PHILIPPINE COCONUT AUTHORITY (PCA) PROGRAMS/PROJECTS

Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) Programs/Projects in-line with the Agri Pinoy Framework

Rehabilitation thru Fertilization (Salt Fertilization)

Aimed at fertilizing fruit-bearing coconut trees using common salt or sodium chloride (NaCl) to increase coconut productivity and improve coco resistance to pests and diseases.
 

National Coconut Planting/Replanting (Participatory Coconut Planting Program)

Coconut planting and replanting using open pollinated varieties (OPVs) in identified idle open areas suitable for coconut planting, and in area where senile coconut trees are cut in accordance with the implementation of RA 8048. 
 

Farm Diversification (Intercropping)

This involves the growing of short season and high value crops in between spaces of coconut trees such as corn, peanut, banana, cacao, coffee, pineapple, among others.
 

Kasaganahan Sa Niyugan ay Kaunlaran ng Bayan (KAANIB)

This project seeks to promote coconut-based farming system as a lucrative agribusiness venture.
 

Maintenance of Coconut Seedfarm/Seedgarden

Maintenance of seedgardens are continuously being operated/undertaken in support of the long-term coconut planting/replanting program of PCA.
 

Institutional Building involves the continuing build-up of coconut cooperatives and coconut farmers' organizations to enable the coconut farmers to become self-reliant producers and entrepreneurs towards the ultimate goal of self-empowerment to uplift their standard of living. # Source – www.da.gov.ph