CREATING JOBS, IMPROVING INCOMES OF SMALLHOLDER COCONUT FARMERS IN MINDANAO: THE IRDF-BIOGROW-LV DMDP PROJECT
CONTEXT: The Philippine coconut industry produces around 14 million metric tons of coconuts annually and accounts for more than $1 billion export revenue annually, providing livelihood to around 3.5 million coconut smallholder farmers (CSHF). However, the tremendous...
Coconut Husks Stakeholders’ Forum 2021
The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) Mindanao, under the project “Promoting Inclusive Economic Growth Through the Valorization of Coconut Husks” Project organized the Coconut Husks Stakeholder’s Forum last December 9, 2021 at Asencia Resto Bar, Lapu-lapu St., Digos City.
Installation of decorticating machine at demo center
Decorticating machines were installed at the project’s demo center for chipping and decorticating...
Video message for the celebration of #DKPH75Years
Message of partner POs and Ms. Arze Glipo, Executive Director of the IRDF, on the celebration of 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations between Denmark and the...
BCS MPC begin chipping operation
Another partner organization has started their coco chipping operation as the Bansalan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCS MPC) kicked off their coco chips processing in their facility on July 29, 21.