Kabacan, Cotabato - The Agricultural Training Institute-Satellite Training Center (ATI-STC) XII recently hosted a workshop focused on developing a Facilitators' Guide for Cacao Production and Post-Harvest under the Coconut-based Farming System. The workshop gathered 12 cacao experts from the University of Southern Mindanao, alongside technical professionals from Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), ATI RTC XI, and Mr. Johnny Pasaquian from ATI RTC XII. Ms. Simona P. Dela Cruz, OIC Assistant Center Director, voiced support for the initiative, underlining its importance in the agricultural landscape.

This collaborative effort aims to enhance post-harvest technologies within the realm of coconut-cacao farming. By pooling the expertise of diverse stakeholders, the workshop endeavors to equip facilitators with a comprehensive guide. The guide will encompass the intricate aspects of cacao production and post-harvest practices, particularly in the context of coconut-based farming systems. This initiative holds the potential to drive sustainable farming practices, elevate agricultural productivity, and contribute to the growth of the cacao industry, setting the stage for a more resilient and prosperous future in agriculture.