Climate change poses serious challenges to cacao farmers in the Philippines, particularly in the Davao region, where extreme weather events have become more frequent. Despite these challenges, farmers are implementing climate mitigation strategies such as intercropping, producing fertilizers from agricultural waste, and using innovative irrigation systems to adapt to changing conditions. Filmmaker Breech Asher Harani documents the resilience and sustainable farming techniques of cacao farmers in Davao, highlighting their readiness to face the battle against climate change. The film aims to elevate the importance of farmers and motivate viewers to take action against climate change, which is already impacting food production.
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