TUBURAN, CEBU. A properly managed nursery guarantees the development of seedlings of superior quality. These sturdy seedlings boost the general health and production of the plantation by giving the coconut, cacao, and coffee crops a strong start.

By following industry standards, accredited nurseries encourage consistent crop qualities and uniform growth. By doing this, growers may be guaranteed to receive seedlings with consistent traits, which will increase yield consistency.

Thus, the Agricultural Training Institute in Central Visayas conducted a Training on Nursery Establishment, Management and Accreditation for Coconut, Cacao and Coffee Batch 2 held at Cocohub, Lamac Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MPC), Mohon, Colonia, Tuburan, Cebu on October 10-12, 2023.

In general, the training aimed to capacitate the coconut-farmer beneficiaries on Nursery, Establishment, Management and Accreditation for coconut, cacao and coffee.

Proper nursery management practices include disease prevention measures. Accredited nurseries follow strict protocols for sanitation, reducing the risk of introducing or spreading diseases. Early detection and management at the nursery stage can prevent widespread crop infections.

Seventeen (17) farmers from Tuburan and Pinamungahan, Cebu were trained.

“Daghan me ug nakat-onan sa maong training karun. Sama sa pagtanum ug lubi, cacao ug kape, nga nindot jud diay nga nay motudlo nato kung unsay pamaagi sa pagtanom. Dako mig pagpasalamat sa mga resource person nga usa sila nga ni tudlo kanamo ug sa matag usa kanamo nga mga participants nga mo cooperate sa mga ipabuhat nga demonstrations.” expressed Emelia A. Gemarino, participant from San Jose Womens Coco Cluster.