[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation

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As part of its series of Trainings of Trainers (TOT) on Agroecological Practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines held a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Discussions during …

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First Planning Workshop for the Development of a Sustainable Cacao Roadmap for Davao de Oro: Recap

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This video shows a recap of the First Planning workshop for the development of a Sustainable Cacao Roadmap for Davao de Oro held last 27 February 2024 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. It highlights the statements of commitment from local enabling institutions in the province to the process of roadmap development. This event is …

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[PRESENTATION] Agroecological practices for cacao cultivation

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Last 21-22 February 2024, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation. This is part of the series of TOTs that SFITAL is implementing to promote agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate-resilient cacao …

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[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation

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Last 21-22 February 2024, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project in the Philippines conducted a Training of Trainers (TOT) on Integrated Pest and Disease Management and Shade Management for Cacao Cultivation. The TOT aimed to capacitate local extensionists and farmer-leaders in Davao de Oro on IPDM and shade management, as well as …

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2nd SFITAL Cacao Stakeholders’ Forum: Recap

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This video presents highlights of the 2nd SFITAL Cacao Stakeholders’ Forum cum Training on Assessment Tools to Support Roadmap Development conducted last 24-26 October 2023 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. The events aimed to showcase SFITAL’s project outputs and local enablers’ programs and services towards a sustainable cacao industry. It also aimed to capacitate local …

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Getting the right mix: Agroforestry as an effective strategy to boost Davao de Oro’s cacao industry

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ICRAF researchers recently found that Davao de Oro is moderately suitable for cacao production, showing the province’s huge potential. But there is room for improvement in current cacao management practices. In terms of strategy, specialists suggest going back to basics—agroforestry.