COFFEE Program Partners
Neil Guinontao
An Arabica coffee farmer from Impasug-ong and a proud member of Higaonon tribe. After his father passed away, he committed his life to managing their family farm and has made it his life’s mission to produce the highest-quality coffee possible.
Analiza Cominguez
A skilled Arabica coffee farmer and a member of Bagobo-Tagabawa tribe residing at the foot of Mount Apo. She has been producing coffee for more than three decades and inherited her love of farming from her parents.
Benjie Llauderes
A producer of Bukidnon Arabica coffee who has gradually taken an interest in the industry due to the influence of his wife, who is also a coffee farmer.
Crisanto Pascual
A Robusta coffee producer who has a degree in agriculture and has received specialized training in Good Agricultural Practices in coffee. He is committed to producing a high-quality coffee beans that best represents his region.
Smart FARM Project Sites
Talakag, Bukidnon
Since Bukidnon is known for producing good quality Arabica beans, the project is set to be implemented on one of its municipalities. Talakag has a wide land coverage that is used for coffee farming and an abundant number of coffee farmers. The project will directly engage farmers in the municipality to be part of the project.
Pangantucan, Bukidnon
Since Bukidnon is known for producing good quality Arabica beans, the project is set to be implemented on one of its municipalities. Pangantucan has a wide land coverage that is used for coffee farming and an abundant number of coffee farmers. The project will directly engage farmers in the municipality to be part of the project.
Smart Farm Stories
Smart FARM in Bukidnon: Introducing the Internet of Things (IoT) and the Farmer-Scientist Training Program for Indigenous People’s Empowerment
The province of Bukidnon is home to a diverse range of Indigenous Cultural Communities (ICCs) / Indigenous People (IPs). Bukidnon's mountainous terrain is a vital cornerstone of the local community's economy and way of life making it the number one province in the Philippines in terms of agricultural value according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......
Our Stories
Farming, But Make it Fun: How Thinnkfarm is Making Agriculture Cool Again
In the Philippines, an agri-business group is promoting the use of modern technology to help farmers optimize their operations and increase their yields. Moreover, it aims to attract the youth through fun farming so that they get involved again in the biggest job in the world.......
Empowerment 101: How ThinnkFarm is Revolutionizing Agriculture
Agriculture plays a significant role in any country’s economic development. It is the backbone of the world's food supply chain and provides jobs for millions globally. However, farmers face numerous challenges in their undying quest to produce food efficiently and sustainably. The lack of access to the proper knowledge and resources to increase.......
How One Road Project in Lobo, Batangas provides hope and boost economic opportunities to Local Farmers
"Ginagamit dito sa aming transportasyon at pagdadala ng mga produkto namin dito ay sa pamamagitan lang ng kabayo o pinapasan lang po naming ang aming produkto. Pag panahon ng tagbaha or tag-ulan, nahihirapan po kami sa pagdadala ng aming produkto sa aming pamilihang bayan dahil......
Vision & Mission: Building Sustainable Market Linkages for PH Farmers
A lot of Filipino farmers are still struggling to sustain their farms due to low capital and lack of access to better markets. To address this issue, many NGOs are working towards building direct market linkages between our local growers and big commercial buyers, as well as reputable financing.....
Varacco Inc. recently partnered with USAID and RTHSN-Lakan to conduct a training event that aims to enhance the entrepreneurial capacities of RTHSN-Lakan. An Empowerment Through Enterprise: Building Essential Entrepreneurial Skills for the RTHSN- Lakan Community held in Los Baños Larocca held last July 7 to July 9, 2023….. click here to read more.
PHILIPPINE TECHNOLOGICAL COUNCIL will be holding its “5th Philippine Engineering Summit (PhES 5.0),” at the Iloilo Convention Center, Iloilo City, Iloilo, Philippines on August 25 to 26, with this year’s theme: “Engineering a Better Future: Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Communities.”
Supported by all 13 Engineering Professional Organizations in the Philippines, the event will be a supreme and premier gathering….. click here to read more.
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Featured Articles
Coffee sector sees RCEP opportunity
The coffee industry said it expects to benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Agreement, standing apart from the rest of the agriculture sector, which has raised the loudest objections against the trade deal. RCEP will help farmers.......
Scaling Up Support for Farmer and Fisher Groups Through Enterprise and Technology Partnerships
PRDP Mindanao continues their support for local farmers and fisherfolk by linking up cooperatives to development and technology partners through the Mindanao Online C.A.F.E.......
Internet of Things Technology Helps Filipino Coffee Farmers Boost Productivity
About 400 coffee farmers will soon be using internet-based technology to monitor and manage their farms. They have the Philippine Coffee Advancement and Farm.......
In the recently concluded search for the first-ever Conservation Optimism Southeast Asia Awards, four individuals have been recognized. Their impactful initiatives focused on four different environmental categories of land, water, air, climate, and cities……. click here to see more.
SM Mall of Asia’s Coffee Fest has commenced and Varacco Coffee shines as a promising local coffee shop and brand participating in the festival. The coffee fest runs from July 9 to 16, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia participated by 12 local and international brands in the Metro, the event kicked off with an exceptional moment as Varacco Coffee had the honor of meeting Mr. Hans Sy, the President of SM Prime Holdings ….. click here to see more.
The 4th BIMP-EAGA ROK Senior Officials Meeting in July approved 11 projects for funding under the third grant cycle of the BIMP-EAGA–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF).
The senior officials agreed to launch a fourth call for proposals for BKCF funding in January/February 2024 for a period of 2 months. The priority areas of cooperation will continue to be connectivity, tourism, environment, and agriculture and fisheries. The meeting in Seoul was co-chaired by Dong Bae Kim, Director General of ASEAN and Southeast Asian Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea and…. click here to see more.