04/04/2026
Cacao?
: During the 20th century, cacao production expanded widely across the tropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. In the Philippines, planting cacao and producing cacao-based products have become a steady source of income for many farmers.
Cacao is grown primarily for its dried beans, which are processed into products like cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder. Yet despite its economic promise, cacao farming continues to face persistent challenges.
Read more: https://agriculture.com.ph/2026/03/14/researchers-develop-gene-edited-cacao-that-resists-black-pod-offers-hope-to-farmers/
