Central Visayas – About 300 NCFRS registered coco farmers participated in the series of Techno Forums on June 25, 27 & 28, 2024 held in San Juan, Siquijor, La Libertad, and Bais City, Negros Oriental, respectively.

The forum aims to bring together experts, industry professionals, farmers, and coco-enthusiasts to share knowledge, collaborate on projects, and drive the development of cutting-edge solutions in the coconut industry.

Topics discussed during the forums include Good Agricultural Practices; Integrated Pest Management; Coconut Cultural Management; VCO production; Financial Management; Market Access; Product Development & Potential By-products of Coconut.

The pool of speakers were Godwina Infiesto, Arniel Concepcion, Rosalinda Arbon, Josie Raging, Marvin Ibrahim, and Jeanmay Maglangit all from PCA Negros Oriental. ATI-7 IO II Doris Isabel Racho served as the project officer assisted by Engr. Aljo Mahumot. 

“Kami sa MAMABASCOFA among kinasing-kasing nga pasalamat sa mga staff (ATI & PCA) ilabina sa mga RPs sa ilang gipaabot kanamo nga mga kahibalo o knowledge from growth stages of coconut, selection of nuts, land preparation, planting system, holing, VCO processing, and lastly financial management. Kami manghinaot nga daghan pa ang mga oportunidad nga mapaabot sa matag Association, like Trainings and Seminars. More power and Godbless! Daghang Salamat!” said Felmor H. Alejo.