On September 3, 2026, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bukidnon, through the Rural Agro-enterprise Partnership for Inclusive Development and Growth (RAPID Growth) Project, conducted the SECAP: Training on Regenerative Agriculture Practices in Kiara, Don Carlos, Bukidnon.

The activity was conducted in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) and was attended by 78 members of the Kiara Coconut Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (KCFAC). The training focused on regenerative agriculture practices and the strengthening of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in coconut production, with emphasis on maintaining the quality of coconut nuts and supporting the sustainability and productivity of the copra, coconut shell charcoal, and coconut fiber value chains.

As part of the activity, 78 sets of regenerative agriculture tools were also distributed to the participating farmers to support the application of the practices introduced during the training. The provision of these tools complemented the capacity-building component by enabling participants to apply regenerative farming techniques in their respective farms.

The activity contributed to the RAPID Growth Project's efforts to strengthen the technical capacity of coconut farmers, promote sustainable agricultural practices, and improve the productivity and resilience of farmer organizations within the coconut value chain. Funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the RAPID Growth Project supports small farmers and rural individuals through value chain-based interventions aimed at improving income opportunities in the coffee, cacao, coconut, and processed fruits and nuts sectors.