This report details highlights of the inception workshop for the implementation of the Sustainable Cacao Roadmap for Davao de Oro 2025-2030, Vision to 2050 held last 3 April 2025. The workshop served as a venue for PAGRO to provide updates on the integration of the roadmap into a provincial policy and on its implmentation. It …
Last January 2025, the Provincial Local Government of Davao de Oro launched the Sustainabale Cacao Roadmap for Davao de Oro 2025-2030, Vision to 2050. To ensure a smooth implementation of the roadmap, the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted an inception workshop with local stakeholders. The workshop served as a venue to …
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, …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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.
Cacao farmers need more help if they are to meet targets in the face of natural disasters.
Cacao farmers need more help if they are to meet targets in the face of natural disasters.