What is the Smart FARM Project?
Smart Farmers Adopting Responsible Management (FARM) is a project led by Varacco and supported by the BIMP-EAGA-Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (BKCF). It aims to upskill and empower smallholder coffee farmers to become Smart FARMers. This is done by establishing a climate-smart coffee nursery that is powered by Internet of Things (IoT) and nano-biofertilizers. In the said nursery, farmers will be able to create quality coffee seedlings through data driven farming practices and planned interventions. Frequent capacity buildings will be conducted to help farmers cope with new technologies, farming interventions and environmental updates.
Smart FARM Project Sites
Portulin Talaandig Tribal Association (PTTA)
The Portulin Talakag Tribal Association is an indigenous community in Pangantucan, Bukidnon, primarily engaged in farming, cultivating root crops like sweet potatoes and ube, as well as bananas and coffee. Some members also work as tour guides in Mt. Kalatungan, using their deep knowledge of the terrain to promote ecotourism and environmental conservation. Through their diverse activities, they contribute to sustainable development, cultural resilience, and environmental stewardship in their region.
Milalittra Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (MILFACO)
The Milalittra Farmers Agriculture Cooperative is a respected organization in Mindanao, known for producing high-quality coffee, ranked among the top 10 best in the region, while also supporting its farmer-members by purchasing their coffee berries. In addition to coffee, the cooperative promotes diversified farming, cultivating vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, and pechay, as well as root crops like radish and carrots to enhance food security and economic stability.
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