TAGBINA, Surigao del Sur — The municipality of Tagbina, celebrated as the “Land of Aroma,” marked a milestone in its flourishing coffee industry with the recent culmination of the project “Empowering Communities in Surigao del Sur through Technology Transfer and Adoption of Publicly-Funded R&D Outputs.”
Special Program Division chief Glenn Lazaro shared that the project highlighted the jam technology participated by the coffee farmers entitled, “Empowering the Coffee Farmer/Processor Community in Tagbina with Coffee Jam Technology,” a collaborative effort among the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-Caraga, the Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO) of Surigao del Sur, North Eastern Mindanao State University (NEMSU), the Local Government Unit of Tagbina, and the San Nicolas Development Cooperative (SANIDECO).
Revolutionizing coffee production
This initiative empowered the local coffee farmers and processors by equipping them with innovative technology for coffee jam production. Developed by researchers from NEMSU – Tagbina campus, the technology enhanced the value addition and productivity in the local coffee industry, enabling farmers to diversify their products and improve economic opportunities.
Leadership and collaboration
The LGU of Tagbina emphasized the municipality’s commitment to advancing local innovation and fostering collaboration.
“This project highlights the strength of partnerships in driving development and innovation,” Mayor Glaiza Jane Polizon-Lanete said, reiterating her administration’s dedication to improving the livelihood of farmers while solidifying Tagbina’s status as a center for aromatic coffee production.
Local economy and skills
The project not only promotes technology adoption but also builds the skills and knowledge of farmers and processors in the community. By enhancing the quality of coffee-based products, such as coffee jam, the initiative provides opportunities for market expansion and increased income for local producers.
The Land of Aroma’s future
With the success of this technology transfer, Tagbina continues to pave the way for innovation-driven agricultural development. This effort is a testament to how research and development outputs can be transformed into tangible benefits for local communities, ensuring sustainable growth and fortifying Tagbina’s legacy as the Land of Aroma.
The program exemplified the power of partnerships among government agencies, educational institutions, and cooperatives in achieving long-term economic and social benefits for the province, and region as well. (NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)
