24/08/2026
๐ณ๐ถ๐ถ๐ฒ | ๐ป๐น๐จ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ ๐ถ๐ต ๐ท๐น๐ถ๐ท๐ฌ๐น ๐ช๐จ๐ช๐จ๐ถ ๐ญ๐ฌ๐น๐ด๐ฌ๐ต๐ป๐จ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต ๐ป๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฐ๐ธ๐ผ๐ฌ๐บ ๐จ๐ต๐ซ ๐ท๐ถ๐บ๐ป-๐ฏ๐จ๐น๐ฝ๐ฌ๐บ๐ป ๐ฏ๐จ๐ต๐ซ๐ณ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Aklan, through Negosyo Center Malinao, conducted a one-day Training on Proper Cacao Fermentation Techniques and Post-Harvest Handling on 20 August 2026 at Kinalangay Viejo, Malinao, Aklan.
The training was participated in by cacao farmers who are members of BUSOE, Inc.. The activity aimed to enhance the participantsโ knowledge and skills in proper cacao fermentation and post-harvest handling to improve bean quality, reduce post-harvest losses, and produce fermented cacao beans suitable for premium markets.
The training featured lecture-discussion, demonstrations, hands-on fermentation exercises, and an open forum, providing participants with practical knowledge and skills that can be applied to their cacao farming activities.
The activity also emphasized the importance of proper fermentation practices in producing quality cacao beans, increasing farmersโ income opportunities, and strengthening the competitiveness of the local cacao industry. Participants were likewise encouraged to share their acquired knowledge and practices with fellow cacao farmers in their respective communities.
DTI Aklan expresses its sincere appreciation to our resource speaker and trainer, Ms. Nida A. Abello, for sharing her valuable knowledge, expertise, and practical experience on proper cacao fermentation and post-harvest handling.
The agency likewise extends its gratitude to our training partner, the Kinalangay Viejo Barangay Council, led by Hon. Nonito T. Rogano, for the support and assistance extended toward the successful conduct of the activity.
Special appreciation is also extended to BUSOE, Inc. and its cacao farmer-members for their active participation, cooperation, and commitment to continuously improve the quality of their cacao products.
Through collaborative efforts with our local partners and farmer organizations, DTI Aklan continues to strengthen the capabilities of local cacao farmers and support the development of a more competitive and sustainable cacao industry in the province.