IN support of the Filipino Cacao farmers, the High Value Crops Development Program of the DA provides cacao planting materials and farm inputs, conducts capacity-building initiatives for cacao farmers and extension workers, builds cacao technology demonstration sites, distributes farm machineries and equipment, and builds irrigation facilities.
Last 2023, Region 11 remains the top cacao producing region in the Philippines, with Davao del Sur contributing a total of 4,565.22 metric tons.
