The Need
The coconut is more than a crop — it is the backbone of Philippine agriculture and a symbol of the country’s global strength. Once the world’s top exporter of coconut oil, the Philippines built its reputation on the resilience and productivity of its coconut farmers. Yet declining production in key regions like Sarangani Province now threatens to erode that legacy, leaving farmers with shrinking harvests and dwindling incomes — and the broader industry at risk of losing its competitive edge.
The Intervention
To address these challenges, CocoGrow integrates farmer capacity development, agricultural modernization, and inclusive business support. It introduces high-yielding coconut varieties and modern farming practices, strengthens cooperatives and financial management skills, and connects farmers to policy development and market opportunities — fostering collaboration among stakeholders and building a more resilient, productive coconut sector in Sarangani Province.
Country:
Phillippines
SDGs
Key Priority Area/s:
Food Security & Agriculture
Sustainable Economic & Living
Donor:
Cargill Philippines
Partners:
Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) – Region 12, LGUs (Maasim, Alabel, Malungon, and Malapatan in Sarangani Province), Municipal and City Agricultural Offices of Region 12
600
Farmers engaged in Tree Planting
Goals Achieved:
45,435
Coconut seedlings planted across 402.6 hectares of land
Goals Achieved:
42
Cooperatives and associations mobilized
Goals Achieved:
32%
Women participation rate across all farmer engagements
Goals Achieved:
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