by Arze Glipo | Sep 18, 2023 | News
In 1978, the Department of Agrarian Reform extended a lifeline to 63 farmworkers, gifting them with 1.5 to 3 hectares of Guiang Estate’s land in Brgy. San Isidro in the town of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental. These fortunate farmer-beneficiaries would later become...
by Arze Glipo | Sep 2, 2023 | News
In a groundbreaking partnership that underscores a common commitment to uplift rural communities and enhance agricultural sustainability, the Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF), L3F, FB and MARS have joined forces to create a transformative initiative...
by Bong Chamen | Aug 2, 2023 | News
Another busy day at the Coconut Training Center Tamlangon is a barangay in Davao del Sur, in the municipality of Matanao (17,000 households in 2020). Most areas are planted with rice, bananas, coconut and various fruit trees. Residents of Tamlangon mostly engage in...
by Domingo Ibanez | Aug 2, 2023 | News
The Fairtrade Farmers Credit Cooperative (FFCC) was established in 2012 with coconut farmers mostly from the towns of Padada, Sulop, Hagonoy and Malalag, all in Davao del Sur. It started out as a small group of farmers delivering organic coconuts to AG Pacific...
by Arze Glipo | Jun 3, 2023 | News
The Training Center began operations in February 2022, producing 16 cubic feet of fresh coco chips per day while processing 3,000 to 3,500 husks per day on average per machine. We currently have three chipping machines working. 13 cubic meters of coco peat and 660 kg...
by Arze Glipo | Jan 31, 2023 | News
Many development advocates have focused on uplifting the status of women in the Philippines by empowering them in the social, economic and political spheres. A key driver behind the advancement of women’s rights has been the enactment of the Philippine Magna Carta for...