Cariaga EcoFarm

Cariaga EcoFarm Cariaga EcoFarm has the passion to help indigenous communities find value to their culture and their land. Take a look at our rainforests.

We have four advocacies: Environmental protection and restoration, tribal cultural preservation, economic upliftment, and responsible farming. Cariaga Natural Farming uses innovative natural farming techniques contrary to conventional farming methodologies. The Founder and CEO of the Cariaga Natural Farming, Retzer Cariaga, has two passions – his love for nature as a photographer, backpacker, cycl

ist, and his passion for lifestyle medicine. It is incredible how much deterioration is seen in our environment, with hectares of rainforests converted into farmlands using conventional farming methods. As a result, we are losing the land’s biodiversity and polluting our waterways as farm chemicals flush into our rivers. We are generating farm produce that may look attractive to the eye but coated with harmful chemicals, consequently causing diseases to humans. Therefore, Cariaga Natural Farming addresses the problems using farming methodologies learned from nature and the latest soil science. Why doesn’t it need plowing and watering? And yet it produces thousands of species of plants, animals, and beneficial microorganisms? We are currently destroying our last rainforest frontiers. Suppose we could only learn how to support plant life, prevent weeds and plant diseases without any unnatural intervention, and apply those philosophies into farming. In that case, we can develop sustainable natural farming techniques. Natural farming techniques use 95% less water because it increases the soil water holding capacity. Whereas open field conventional farming techniques depend on different seasons to start planting, natural farming will allow planting to happen any time of the year because of the soil’s increased water hold capacity. Besides, conventional tilled farming causes compaction of the dirt, causing runoff of water into the waterways during rainy days, carrying those unnatural farm chemicals to our river systems, hence destroying the natural ecosystem. The Cariaga Natural Farming vision is to become a model for other farmers to generate farm produce best for health using nature’s way. To know our natural farming methodologies, please follow us on our journey to building the natural farms in Baranggay Sallab, Magpet, North Cotabato. More blogs will be coming up in the next few months.

27/04/2026

The tribal leadership of Laling is excited to finally have a jungle school start at their village by June 2026. Thank you, Sulads Philippines, for sending volunteer para-teachers to Laling.

Betil Yuna Tambobong




27/04/2026

Ako si Ace, ang nati nga kalabaw. 🐃😊







27/04/2026

This is Ace, our gentle young, male, water buffalo. He follows individuals that he trust like he is a dog. 😊💪💪💪







Cacao fermentation boxes, typically made of hardwood like cedar or mahogany, are the heartbeat of quality chocolate prod...
07/04/2026

Cacao fermentation boxes, typically made of hardwood like cedar or mahogany, are the heartbeat of quality chocolate production. These "sweat boxes" facilitate the essential chemical transformation where natural sugars in the pulp break down, killing the bean's germ and unlocking the complex precursor flavors needed for chocolate. For farmers, mastering this process is the ultimate way to add value; instead of selling "raw" beans at bulk commodity prices, they can market premium, fermented beans to craft chocolatiers at a significant markup. Furthermore, the byproduct of this process—the sugary cacao juice or "honey" that drains from the boxes—can be collected and fermented into cacao cider or vinegar, creating an entirely new revenue stream from material that was previously considered waste.








In the Philippines, traditional cacao harvesting remains a labor-intensive, manual process that relies on a deep underst...
06/04/2026

In the Philippines, traditional cacao harvesting remains a labor-intensive, manual process that relies on a deep understanding of the tree’s delicate biology. Farmers often navigate rugged, sometimes muddy terrain to reach heirloom trees, which grow in rich volcanic soil. To harvest the ripe pods—easily identified by their shift from purple or green to vibrant yellow or orange—pickers use a machete or a well-sharpened bolo for easily accessible fruit. For pods high in the canopy, they employ a primitive but effective pruning hook or a blade tied to a long bamboo pole. This task requires extreme precision; a clean cut is necessary to avoid damaging the "flower cushion" or "floral pillow," the sensitive area on the bark where future blossoms and fruit will grow. Once gathered in woven baskets, the pods are often split open using a simple wooden club or a dull blade, allowing farmers to scoop out the wet, white beans by hand for the subsequent fermentation process.







05/04/2026

The spring garden becomes a stage for a delicate struggle when the rain finally meets the season’s first blooms. Having just pushed through the soil, petals of crocus and primrose stretch upward, only to be met by a relentless, rhythmic pelting from the gray sky. Each drop lands with a heavy thud, bowing the slender stems and splashing tiny beads of mud onto the vibrant yellows and purples. There is a bittersweet beauty in the sight; the flowers look fragile and weathered under the downpour, yet they drink greedily from the puddles forming at their feet. Even as the wind threatens to tear at their new edges, the blossoms hold fast, their colors glowing with a strange, washed intensity against the darkened earth.

Lily CC
Retzer Lewelyn Cariaga
Russel Cariaga Salarda

spring

05/04/2026

The Philippine tropical rainforest is a breathtaking sanctuary of biodiversity, where towering dipterocarp trees create a lush, multi-layered canopy that teems with life. Hidden within this verdant landscape are spectacular cascading waterfalls that carve through ancient limestone and volcanic rock, feeding crystal-clear rivers and hidden lagoons. The humid air is thick with the scent of wild orchids and damp earth, while the constant soundtrack of chirping cicadas and endemic birds underscores the forest's vibrant energy. These rainforests are not only visual masterpieces of deep greens and shimmering waters but also critical ecosystems that provide a serene, untouched glimpse into the archipelago's raw natural heritage.

Lily CC
Retzer Lewelyn Cariaga
Russel Cariaga Salarda








05/04/2026

Training a child early in farm responsibilities builds a foundational sense of stewardship and a strong work ethic that lasts a lifetime. By assigning age-appropriate tasks—such as gathering eggs, weeding small plots, or filling water troughs—children learn the direct connection between consistent effort and the health of living things. These chores transform abstract concepts like responsibility and discipline into tangible daily habits, teaching them that their contribution is vital to the family’s success. Beyond the labor, early farm involvement fosters problem-solving skills and physical resilience, helping a child develop a "can-do" attitude that translates to productivity in any future career.

Lily CC
Retzer Lewelyn Cariaga
Russel Cariaga Salarda
Echo Mike






The J33 Malaysian Latexless jackfruit (also known as Tekam Yellow or Sultan) offers significant farming benefits due to ...
05/04/2026

The J33 Malaysian Latexless jackfruit (also known as Tekam Yellow or Sultan) offers significant farming benefits due to its efficiency and high market value. One of its primary advantages is its remarkably short gestation period, with grafted plants often yielding fruit in just 18 to 24 months after planting—far quicker than traditional varieties. From a production standpoint, it is highly sought after for its "latexless" properties, which mean it has very low gum content, making the fruit much easier and cleaner to process for both farmers and consumers. The variety is also exceptionally profitable due to its intense sweetness, reaching up to 36° Brix, and its firm, crunchy texture, which is preferred for export and domestic markets. Furthermore, J33 trees are relatively low-maintenance, adaptable to various tropical soil types, and can produce an average of 200 kg of fruit per year once mature, providing a reliable and high-yield income stream for commercial growers.








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