DAVAO CITY – To enhance their understanding of sustainable agricultural practices and improve their cultivation techniques for both coconut and coffee crops, ATI-RTC XI conducted a Training on Coconut Production and Coffee Rehabilitation at Brgy. Tungkalan, Toril District on June 18-20, 2025.
A total of 30 registered farmers from the National Coconut Farmers Registry System (NCFRS) participated in the training. These farmers are also beneficiaries of the Coconut Farmers Industry Development Program (CFIDP).
The training involved members of the Tungkalan Coconut Farmers Association and Tungkalan Links Farmers who are actively involved in coconut and coffee farming.
During the three-day training, speakers from the Davao City Agriculturist Office, namely Mr. Warlito S. Togonon, Mr. Kevin Patulilic, and Mr. Dario A. Divino, shared their knowledge with the participants.
A discussion on coconuts and their varieties, farm establishment and maintenance, different coffee types, crop practices and management, pest and disease prevention and interventions, and rejuvenation.
Participants took part in a field demonstration on coffee rejuvenation, followed by a hands-on activity in sorting coffee beans. This experience helped them understand and implement better management practices for their coconut and coffee farms.
One of the participants, Mr. Francisco Lacapag was quoted as saying his impression at the closing ceremony. He said, "Dako kaayo ni’g tabang ang training sa among kalubihan ug kapehan. Sa dugay nakong pagpanguma, abi nako kabalo na ko sa tanan, pero daghan pa diay ko’g wala nahibaw-i. Nakat-on ko nga naa diay husto nga pamaagi sa pag-atiman ug pag-alaga sa lubi ug kape. Kinahanglan gyud diay nga sundon ang tama nga paagi aron mudako ang ani ug molungtad ang tanom. Among ipatuman sa among uma ang among nakat-unan. Salamat kaayo sa training, kay dakong giya ni para sa among panginabuhian."
ATI-RTC XI hopes that the participants will put their learnings into practice and disseminate this information to other farmers in their communities.
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Contributor: Judy Ann Guitones
