Farmer Enrollment

Mulching to retain moisture during dry season or drought Pruning Vegetative / Formative Maintenance Sanitary (removing diseased branches) Rejuvenation Cover cropping Use of compost Use of biofertilizer Use of biological control agents (e.g., Trichoderma) Use of bio-fungicides Livestock to provide manure for the farm Use of vermicompost Integrated Pest Management (IPM) with the use of personal protective equipment Crop rotation Soil analysis Soil biodiversity analysis Farm rehabilitation (new planting or grafting to facilitate fresh growth) Shade trees Agroforestry and intercropping to increase vegetation to counter drought or prevent soil erosion Windbreaker trees Utilization of cacao by-products Farm business planning Family visioning Promote equal participation and benefits of men and women in farming Use of light and efficient production tools and equipment Rainwater harvesting or water saving technology Partnership with institutions or market actors to manage the farm Regenerative farming system (to include practices that respond to climate change adaptation: e.g., improving diversity and activity of soil microbes for soil and water conservation, prevent soil erosion, improve water absorption or water retention during drought or prolonged rainy season) Use of chemical fertilizers Use of chemical pesticides and fungicides Use of herbicides Division of labor in the family (in production, harvesting, post-harvest, processing, selling) to reduce burden among family members during erratic weather conditions. This is based on the understanding that climate change can affect the performance of both the women or men farmers. Seek guidance from the Almighty God for the appropriate approach or practice to do during prolonged dry or rainy season or if there are infestations or reduced yield due to climate change.