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IRDF Participates in Drafting Philippine National Standard for Coco Net
The Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) played a crucial role in the recent discussions regarding the draft Philippine National Standard on Coco net, focusing on its classification and specification. Held on March 21, 2024, at the PCA Davao Research Center...
Empowering Coconut Farmers Through Climate-Smart Agriculture Training
Climate Smart Agriculture surpasses conventional farming paradigms by integrating traditional wisdom with modern innovations. It underscores the imperative of environmental stewardship while simultaneously addressing food security concerns. By embracing CSA principles, farmers can not only mitigate climate risks but also seize opportunities for sustainable growth and prosperity.
Coco Husk Chips Drying: A Resilient Pursuit
Coco Husk Chips Drying: A Resilient PursuitMarch 4, 2023Earlier this year, UNICARBAI MPC (UMPC) in Barangay Basiawan, Sta. Maria, embarked on the aging process of their coco husk chips, storing a minimum of 200 sacks in the area. Although their plan was to collect and...
Harvesting Success: A decade of challenges and transformation of FFCC
Alfreda Lanticse, former chairperson, and current vice chairperson of the board at FFCC, has been at the forefront of the cooperative's remarkable decade-long journey. From its inception in 2011 with a modest 26 members, FFCC, short for Fairtrade Farmers Multipurpose...
TUCOFA Women Officers Empowered Through IRDF Partnership and Don Bosco Training Program
On November 14, 2023, a transformative initiative unfolded as Don Bosco Micro Enterprise Center conducted a comprehensive training program for women officers of Tubon Coconut Farmers Association (TUCOFA), an esteemed partner organization of the IRDF. The training...
Empowering Communities with Bilugan Twining Training: Paving the Path to Quality and Sustainability
In a bid to empower communities and enhance their skills, a series of training sessions on twining using the Bilugan machine have been carried out recently. The sessions, led by the experienced trainer, Mr. Ramil Rosales, have focused on improving the quality of rope...
UNICARBAI MPC: Coco Husk Processing, a challenge but a worthwhile endeavor.
Basiawan, Sta. Maria, October 11, 2023 On October 4, UNICARBAI Multi-Purpose Cooperative (UMPC) started their enterprise into coco husk processing, a new venture for the cooperative. The path was not without its initial challenges, but as of October 11, UMPC is set to...
GECARBA: Coconut farmers’ resiliency amidst uncertainties
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 the...
IRDF, Livelihoods for Family Farming (L3F), Franklin Baker (FB) and MARS Collaborate to Empower Coconut Farmers and Enhance Rural Livelihood in Mindanao
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...
THE COCONUT TRAINING CENTER:EMPOWERING WOMEN AND FARMERS THROUGH BUSINESS AND CIVIL SOCIETY COLLABORATION
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...
THE DANIDA MARKET DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES: The Fairtrade Farmers Coconut Multipurpose Cooperative (FFCC) in Focus
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...
The COCO TRAINING CENTER INTENSIFIES DEMONSTRATION OF EFFICIENT MACHINERIES
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...
Empowering Women through Husk Valorization: DMDP Project in Mindanao
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...
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 operations
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 Philippines.
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.
Sumbac MPC also start coco chipping operations
After Tacul Agribased Farmers and Workers Association (TAFWA), Sumbac Multi-Purpose Cooperative also started their coco chips production this July 28, 2021.
TAFWA starts coco chipping operations
Under the project, one of our partner organizations, Tacul Agribased Farmers and Workers Association (TAFWA), has already started their coco chipping operation this July 22, 2021.
Blessing and turnover ceremony of the Women Community Center of Sumbac MPC
Last Wednesday, July 21, the blessing and turnover ceremony of the Women Community Center of Sumbac Multi-Purpose Cooperative took place.
Turnover and launching ceremony of KKMB Women Community Center
Turnover and launching ceremony of the Women Community Center KKMB last July 20, 2021
Demo operation of coco chip mill at BIOGROW
Demo operation of coco chip mill at BIOGROWThe demo operation of coco chip mill machine at BIOGROW Plant was participated by partner organizations Bulacan Coconut Farmers Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BUCOFA), Bansalan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BCS), Tacul Agribased...
TAFWA site validation by DTI-RAPID
(RAPID) Growth Project conducted the initial profiling and site validation
IRDF and BIOGROW Conduct Project Orientation at Brgy. Kiagot
BIOGROW Philippines conducted a project orientation with Kiagot Farmers Association at the Brgy. Kiagot Gym, Digos City last February 8, 2021.
Highlights from the Coconut Husks Stakeholders Forum 2020
Last December 16, 2020, the Coconut Husks Stakeholders Forum was held in Crisbelle Crown Center, Digos City.
RSIP-DIP Consultation Workshop
Integrated Rural Development Foundation (IRDF) and partner farmers’ and women’s organizations attended the RSIP-DIP Consultation Workshop for BIOGROW.
Valorization of Coconut Husks
Realized through the project, the Bulacan Coconut Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative (BUCOFA) received and operated decorticating machines for the valorization of coconut husks.
Integrated Rural Development Foundation Announces Launch of Coconut Valorization Project
The IRDF is a national NGO established in 1989 with a mandate to implement development programs that will contribute to the social and economic empowerment of marginalized and vulnerable sectors such as small farmers, fisherfolks, indigenous peoples, women and youth.