SFITAL promotes agroecology for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao production

One of the major issues of the cacao industry, not only in Davao de Oro, but in the entire country is the low productivity of trees, leading to low production. Many underlying factors contributing to this challenge were identified by national and local enablers. These include high incidence of pests and diseases, low soil fertility, …

Cacaomustahan Vol. 3, Issue 3 (July to September 2024)

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[PRESENTATIONS] Training of Trainers on Soil Health and Fertility Management for Cacao Cultivation

As part of its series of training of trainers (TOT) on agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Over 30 …

[PRESENTATION] Soil and water conservation practices in SFITAL sites in Indonesia

As part of its series of training of trainers (TOT) on agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Over 30 …

[PRESENTATION] Soil Health and Fertility Management on Cacao Cultivation through Agroecological Practices

As part of its series of training of trainers (TOT) on agroecological practices for environment-friendly and climate resilient cacao cultivation, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted a TOT on Soil Health and Fertility Management as Agroecological Practice for Cacao Cultivation last 26-27 June 2024 in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Over 30 …

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

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.