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, …

Modelling sustainable cacao development through R-FALLOW

One of the key outputs of the Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) is a roadmap for sustainable cacao development in Davao de Oro. Since sustainable commodity development also covers its impact on the environment, it covers, not only production and marketing, but also land-use planning. To ensure a holistic approach to roadmap development, …

Cacaomustahan Vol. 3, Issue 4 (2024 Year-end Issue)

Cacaomustahan is the official newsletter of SFITAL for the Philippines. It presents updates on the implementation of the project in Davao de Oro, including field activities, new stories, and recent outputs and publications. Issues are released regularly. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *    

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

Cacaomustahan is the official newsletter of SFITAL for the Philippines. It presents updates on the implementation of the project in Davao de Oro, including field activities, new stories, and recent outputs and publications. Issues are released regularly. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *    

[PHOTO SET] Workshop on the creation of a multi-stakeholder information platform for cacao

In line with one of the major interventions in the sustainable cacao roadmap that the project is developing, which is the creation of a centralized information system for cacao, the SFITAL Project conducted a Workshop on the creation of a multi-stakeholder information platform for cacao last 27 September 2024 at Cafe Noventa, Nabunturan, Davao de …

[PHOTO SET] Training of Trainers on Biologically based Approaches to Managing Pests and Diseases and Soil Fertility for Cacao

The Sustainable Farming in Tropical Asian Landscapes (SFITAL) Project conducted a Training of Trainers on Biologically based Approaches to Managing Pests and Diseases and Soil Fertility for Cacao last 23-24 September 2024 at Cafe Noventa, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro. Around 30 agricultural technicians joined the said training. With resource persons from the Department of Agriculture …

Cacaomustahan Vol. 3, Issue 2 (April to June 2024)

Cacaomustahan is the official newsletter of SFITAL for the Philippines. It presents updates on the implementation of the project in Davao de Oro, including field activities, new stories, and recent outputs and publications. Issues are released regularly. Receive Cacaomustahan Issues in your inbox! * indicates required Email Address *    

[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] Methods of Establishing Contours in Sloping Lands to Reduce Soil Erosion

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 …