Waling-Waling Coffee Farm

20/05/2026

Waling-Waling coffee farm, San Clemente Dragonfruit Farm, and San Clemente Cacao Farm are to be consolidated to a new page, San Clemente Integrated Farm. Website coming soon.

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

Precise nutrient management and soil conditioning are fundamental to the success of a regenerative agroforestry system. In these images, the crew is diligently applying soil amendments—likely agricultural lime or rock dust—to stabilize the pH levels around the base of the young coffee plants.

This practice is particularly vital for hardy varieties like Liberica and Excelsa, ensuring they can efficiently uptake minerals while competing for resources in a diverse polyculture environment. By integrating these trees alongside pineapples on sloped terrain, we are not only maximizing land utility but also creating a self-sustaining ecosystem where the ground cover protects the topsoil while the coffee develops its robust canopy

05/05/2026

Excelsa coffee growing into an agroforestry system alongside pineapples, we aren't just farming; we’re engineering an ecosystem. Excelsa’s towering, deep-rooted architecture acts as a structural anchor, providing a nuanced microclimate for the Bromeliad-family pineapples below.

In a regenerative framework, the pineapple’s dense ground cover serves as a living mulch, suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture, while the Excelsa's leaf litter cycles vital organic matter back into the rhizosphere. This isn't just intercropping—it's a high-yield, carbon-sequestering masterclass that turns a simple plantation into a thriving, self-sustaining polyculture.

03/05/2026

Let’s grow together!

Imagine a farm where every leaf and fruit works together in a perfect, natural dance. This isn't just a plantation; it’s a living, breathing ecosystem. In this agroforest, coffee and pineapple thrive side-by-side, each nourishing the other. The coffee plants find their home among the tropical pineapples, creating a rich tapestry of biodiversity. This is the heart of regenerative farming—giving back more than we take, and watching the Earth respond with abundance.

We are rebuilding the soil, one layer at a time, ensuring that the legacy we leave behind is as vibrant as these lush green slopes. These pineapples aren't just a crop; they are the protectors of the land, holding the soil and locking in moisture for the coffee below. By embracing these ancient methods, we are not only growing better coffee but also healing our planet. Join us in this journey of restoration, where every harvest is a victory for nature.

02/05/2026

The Life in the Soil

The images showcase a vibrant example of cross-cropping, where different species are grown in the same space to support each other's growth:
• Pineapples: Prominently featured across the landscape, many are currently bearing fruit.
• Coffee Plants: Specifically Robusta coffee, which is being grown using agroforest and regenerative methods.

This is the power of cross-cropping in a regenerative agroforest. Instead of a single crop stripping the land, these plants are working in harmony. The pineapples provide ground cover, while the coffee thrives in the diverse, nutrient-rich soil we’ve worked so hard to build.

Farming deep in the forest isn't easy—transporting materials and plants through the dense brush is a daily challenge for our crew. But every time we see a new pineapple crown or a healthy coffee leaf, we know the effort is worth it. We aren't just farming; we are restoring the forest's natural balance and ensuring the environment is better than we found it.

19/04/2026

at Cafe Alejandro Coffee Truck

13/04/2026

Regenerative farming and agro forest farming are more than just agricultural methods; they are a commitment to working in harmony with nature. However, in this video, implementing these practices in remote forest environments comes with a unique set of grueling challenges.

The Logistics of the Deep Forest
Transitioning to agroforestry often means working in terrain that was never designed for industrial efficiency. Your crew demonstrates the sheer physical willpower required to bridge that gap.
• The Last Mile Problem: When trails are too narrow or steep for trucks, the "last mile" of transport falls on motorcycles and human shoulders. Every bag of compost and every sapling must be hand-carried through dense vegetation.
• Weight and Weather: Transporting heavy materials like organic fertilizers is a logistical puzzle. Rain can turn dirt paths into impassable mud slides, making even the shortest distance a dangerous trek for the crew and their bikes.
• Resource Management: In the heart of the forest, there is no "quick trip" to a supply store. Everything must be planned with precision, as a forgotten tool or a shortage of materials can cost days of labor.

Environmental & Forest Impacts
The beauty of what you’re doing lies in the minimal footprint left behind. Unlike industrial farming, which often clears land, agroforestry integrates crops into the existing ecosystem.
• Soil Vitality: By using organic compost (as seen in the video), you are actively restoring the soil’s microbiome rather than depleting it with synthetic chemicals.
• Biodiversity Protection: These methods preserve the canopy, providing a habitat for native birds and insects that act as natural pest controllers.
• Carbon Sequestration: Regenerative practices turn the farm into a carbon sink, helping to mitigate climate change while producing high-quality crops like robusta coffee and dragon fruit.

A Salute to the Crew
The success of any regenerative project rests entirely on the backs of the people on the ground.
To the crew in the video: Your dedication is the engine of this farm. Seeing you haul those heavy sacks and navigate the rugged trails shows a level of grit that most people never see. It’s hard, sweaty, and exhausting work, but it is the most important work there is—healing the land while feeding the future.

Thank you for your resilience and for being the true stewards of the forest.

30/03/2026

Very interesting article to read for those of you keen on staying up to date on coffee farming trends. Based on the article published, Philippine coffee farming has tremendous opportunity when it comes to filling the void and should take this opportunity to ramp up producing quality and valuable beans.

Credit to Oliver Griffin and Chizu Nomiyama from Reuters

Climate change could result in 20% of current arabica coffee growing areas being classified as unsuitable by 2050, Rabobank forecast in ​a report on Monday.

18/03/2026

Growing strong, one leaf at a time.

This young coffee plant is thriving in our agroforest system—surrounded by diverse trees, natural shade, and living soil. No shortcuts, just nature working in harmony.

Healthy roots. Resilient growth. Future quality beans in the making.

This is what sustainable coffee looks like.

31/01/2026

Our lead crew, Shirley, ensures high-value crops get adequate water and that the irrigation system operates properly.

Another example of mixed cropping for healthy soil and ecosystem: a young bamboo plant provides diversity.

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