REPORT OF THE SIXTH MEETING OF THE ASEAN COCOA CLUB

TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES

(ACC TWGGAP)

16 May 2017
5th Floor Henry Sy Sr. Building, De La Salle University, Taft Ave., Manila

INTRODUCTION

1. The 6thMeeting of the ASEAN Cocoa Club Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural
Practices (ACC TWGGAP) was held at the 5th Floor Henry Sy Sr. (HSS) Building, De La Salle
University, Taft Ave., Manilaon May 16, 2017. Dr. Divina Amalin of the Cocoa Foundation of the
Philippine and De La Salle University- Manila was designated as the chairperson and Mr. Haya
Ramba of the Malaysian Cocoa Board was appointed unanimously to be the Vice-Chairperson by
all delegates of the ACC TWGGAP.

2. The 6th ACC TWGGAP Meeting was attended by 12 delegates(Annex 1). There were 3
representatives from Indonesia, 1 from Malaysia and 8 from the Philippines.

AGENDA ITEM 1: JOINT OPENING CEREMONY OF THE 6TH ACC-TWGGAP AND 9TH
ACC-TWGFS

3.The joint opening ceremony was held at the conference room at the 5th Floor HSS Building. The
opening remark was delivered by Mr. Edward F. David, President of the Cocoa Foundation of the
Philippines. Messages from the organizers were given by Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora, OIC-Executive
Director, DOST-PCAARRD, Dr. Raymond Girard Tan, Vice-Chancellor for Research and
Innovation of the De La Salle University and the message of Assistant Secretary for Agribusiness,
Department of Agriculture, Eng. Leandro Gazmin was given by Ms. Gregoria Santos, Chief Officer
of DA-AMAS and representing the TWGFS was Dr. SabariahSamsudin from the Malaysia Cocoa
Board. The full version of the welcome remark and messages from the organizers are shown in
Annex 2.

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AGENDA ITEM 2: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

5. The Chairperson, Dr. Amalin, presented the meeting agenda, which was approved without
modification by State Members. Meeting programme is shown in Annex 3.

AGENDA ITEM 3: REVIEW OF THE 5th ACC TWGGAP MEETING SUMMARY

6. Dr. Amalin summarized the highlights of the 5thACC TWGGAP Meeting which was held on May
18, 2016 at The Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

7. Dr. Amalin mentioned that the final draft of the ASEAN GAP for cacao was approved by the 19th
ASEAN COCOA CLUB Meeting held at The Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, for
endorsement to SOM-AMAF. However SOM-AMAF endorsed and tasked the review of the draft to
the Experts Working Group on GAP (EWG-GAP) and the Task Force on ASEAN Standards of
Horticultural Produce and Other Food Crops (TF-MASHP).

8. Dr. Amalin mentioned that she attended the 13th TF-MASHP Meeting held at Melaka, Malaysia on
April 6-7, 2017 upon the invitation of the TF-MASHP, since they included in their agenda,
discussion on the submitted draft on the ASEAN GAP for cacao.

9. Dr. Amalin provided the member state representatives a copy of the following :
• Comment of ASWGC-Singapore on ASEAN Good Agricultural Practices for Cocoa Production
(Annex 4)
• Philippine Position on the ASEAN Good Agricultutal Practices for Cocoa Production (Annex
5)
• TF-MASHP Comments on the draft with general and specific comments following the format
of ASEAN GAP standards (Annex 6)

AGENDA ITEM 4: PRESENTATION OF CURRENT ACTIVITIES ON GAP FOR CACAO BY

MEMBER STATES

10. Dr. DionisioAlvindia, Director of the Department of Agriculture-PHILMECH, presented

Developments on Microbial Control Agents for the Fungal Diseases of Cacao. The full presentation
is shown in Annex 7. He highlighted the following:
• Use of biological control agents to control the 2 major diseases of Cacao – Black Pod Rot
(BPR) and Vascular Streak Disease (VSD) through trunk injection and surface spray
techniques.
• He also mentioned the conduct of the Hands-On Seminar on VSD detection and control.

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11. Dr. Amalin presented on the Biologically-Based Technologies for the Management of Cacao Pests
in the Philippines funded by DOST-PCAARRD. The full presentation is shown inAnnex 8. She
highlighted on the Year 1 accomplishment of the program as follows:
• Successful rearing for Cacao Mirid Bug (CMB), Helopeltis bakeri
• Detection of common chemical substances for 6 host plants of CMB as possible Kairomone in
host attraction
• Collected potential biological-control agents for Cacao Pod Borer (CPB) and CMB
• Development of prototype as nano-biosensor for VSD and BPR
• Positive deterent of CMB on bio-coated cacao pods with local kaolin

12. Mr. Haya Ramba presented the country report on Cocoa Productivity in Malaysia. The full
presentation is shown in Annex 9. He highlighted on the performance of the different clones. He also
presented the Malaysian Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) – Crop Commodities. The full
document is shown in Annex 10. He mentioned that we may refer to this publication for the crafting
of the ASEAN GAP for cacao.

AGENDA ITEM 5: DISCUSSION ON THE DRAFT OF ASEAN GAP FOR CACAO

13. Dr. Amalin updated on the status of the draft prepared in 2016 and endorsed by the 19th ACC
Meeting. She mentioned that the comment from the Singapore (ASWGC) is that the draft was
relatively simple and general as compared to the established ASEAN GAP for Production of Fresh
Fruits and Vegetables. TF-MASHP also gave similar comments and concluded that their position
was to refer back the draft to the ACC TWGGAP.

14. Dr. Amalinmentioned that at this time, we will not be able to discuss and refine the draft based on
the comments of the ASWGC and TF-MASHP due to the absence of representatives from member
states such as Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam. Mr. Haya Ramba, vice-chairperson, agreed.

15. It was suggested that another face to face meeting be held to discuss and finalize the draft on
ASEAN GAP for cacao. Mr. Haya Ramba suggested a venue at the Indonesian International
Cocoa Symposium (INCOSY 2017)to be held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18-20, 2017. The
full meeting announcement is shown in Annex 11. He also mentioned that a separate meeting on
this matter can be requested.

AGENDA ITEM 6: OTHER ACTIVITIES

16. Dr. Amalinalso shared the outcome of the Workshop on Development of Artificial Diet for Cacao
Pod Borer (CPB). The workshop was held on April 5-7, 2017 at Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. This
workshop was held as a preparation for the sterile insect technique for the control of CPB. It came
up in the workshop that a regional project can be proposed in the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA) for funding with all concerned ASEAN countries such as Malaysia, Philippines,
Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand, with Malaysia as the lead country.

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AGENDA ITEM 7: ADOPTION OF THE REPORT

17. The report of the 6th ACC TWGGAP Meeting was unanimously adopted during the meetingheld on
May 16, 2017 at the 5th Floor, HSS Building, De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines.

AGENDA ITEM 8: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

18. The Chairperson of the ACC TWGGAP acknowledged the active participation of the members and
country representatives in discussing issues and concerns towards the crafting ofthe ASEAN GAP
for cacao.

19. The Chairperson expressed her gratitude to the3 sponsoring institutions – DA-AMAS, DOST-
PCAARRD and DLSU for the conduct of the 6th ACC TWGGAP Meeting.

20. The Vice-Chairperson delivered the closing remarks. He was thankful for the excellent interaction
among the State Members.

21. The meeting was held in the traditional spirit of ASEAN cordiality and solidarity.

Manila, Philippines
16thMay 2017

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 ANNEX 1
List of Delegates

The 5th Meeting of the ASEAN COCOA CLUB Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural Practices (ACC TWGGAP)
May 18, 2016

The Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

No. Country Name Government Agency/Company/Association ACC TWGGAP

Member/Country
Representative
1 Indonesia Mr. Hendratmojo Bagus Directorate General, |Ministry of Agriculture Member
Hudoro
2 Indonesia Endang Soesilowaty Ministry of Trade Representative
3 Indonesia Naniek Ariyani Indonesia Cocoa Board Member
4 Indonesia Ika Hartanti Dishutbun DIY Representative

5 Indonesia Elvyrisma Distanbunhut Representative

6 Indonesia Ms. Ari Agung Directorate General of Estate Crops, Ministry of Member
Prihatin Agriculture

7 Indonesia Sohudero Sonny Ashindo Representative

8 Indonesia Busmulyadin Ministry of Agriculture Representative

9 Indonesia Betty Saragih Ditjen Perkebunan Member

10 Indonesia Dr. Agung Susilo ICCRI Member

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 10 Malaysia Mr. Haya Ramba Malaysian Cocoa Board Member
11 Malaysia Dr. Rozita Osman* Malaysian Cocoa Board Member
12 Malaysia Mr. Mohd. Helmi Shari* Malaysian Cocoa Board Member
13 Malaysia Mr. Boney Muda* Member
14 Philippines Dr. Divina M. Amalin Consultant, Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines Chairperson
Professor, De La Salle University, Manila
15 Philippines Ms. Gregoria B. Santos Chief Agriculturist, Agribusiness Industry Member
Support Division, Agribusiness and Marketing
Assistance Service, Department of Agriculture
16 Philippines Dr. Dionisio Alvindia Department of |Agriculture, PhilMECH Representative
17 Philippines Ms. Faustina Baradas* Department of Science and Techniology Member
17 Philippines Ms. Jesusahan Marzan De |La |Salle University-Manila Representative
18 Thailand Mr. Krirkchai Dhanaraks Chumpon Horticultural Research Center Member
19 Thailand Mrs. Supattra Horticulture Research Institute Member
Lertwatanakiat
20 Vietnam Dr. Phun Hong Duc Thu Duc University Member
Phouc*
21 Vietnam Dr. Tran Van Khoi Vietnam Coco Committee Member
22 Vietnam Dr. Nguyen Vier Khoa Vietnam Coco Committee Member

*Not present during the meeting but elected member

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 ANNEX 2

WELCOME REMARKS
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THE 5 MEETING OF THE ASEAN COCOA CLUB
TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP ON GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES (TWGGAP)
INDONESIA 18 MAY 2016
THE SANTIKA PREMIERE HOTEL,
YOGYAKARTA, INDONESIA

Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentelemen

Very Good Morning.

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First of all let us pray to Allah SWT, God almighty for our exellent health and opportunity to attend The 5
Meeting of the theAsean Cocoa Club Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural Practices (TWGGAP),
in Yogyakarta. On behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, I would like to extend a very profound gratitude and
my warmest welcome to all delegates from ASEAN member countries.

Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentelemen

Yogyakarta , is one of cocoa producer privince in Indonesia. That is why this meeting is held in Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta is the most beautiful world travel destination beside Bali. Yogyakarta is well known for its
traditional arts and cultural heritage. It has kingdom land from 18th century or keraton, encompasses the still-
inhabited Sultan’s Palace. There are so many travel destination in Yogyakarta such as mountains, beaches,
temples (Borobudur and Prambanan). For your information that Yogyakarta is well known also as batik
producer province with many kinds of beautiful design. We recomend all delegates to buy a lot of batik for
souvenir. And I say, please don not leave Yogyakarta without batik in you hands.

Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

We know that Good Agricultural Practices is a good tool for us especially for cocoa farmers to get a good
quality of cocoa bean, that is why ASEAN member countries agreed to form The Asean Cocoa Club
Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural Practices (TWGGAP), 5 years ago. Since then, it has
conducted meetings, and this year Indonesia was appointed to host The 4th Meeting of the theAsean Cocoa
Club Technical Working Group on Good Agricultural Practices (TWGGAP).

Distinguished Delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,

To conclude my remark I am extremely eager to follow the deep discussion on GAP and I hope that this
Meeting will come up with good conclusion.

Thank you

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 ANNEX 3

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 ANNEX 4
Full Presentation of Country Report – Indonesia

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 ANNEX 5
Full Presentation of Country Report – Philippines
By Dr. Divina Amalin

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 ANNEX 6
Full Presentation Country Report- Philippines
By Dr. Dionisio Alvindia

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 ANNEX 7

ASEAN GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES FOR COCOA PRODUCTION

Introduction

Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) as defined by FAO (2003) are "practices that address
environmental, economic and social sustainability for on-farm processes, and result in safe and
quality food and non-food agricultural products”. The concept of GAP has evolved due to the
rapidly growing trade and globalizing food economy. A variety of GAP codes, standards and
regulations have been developed in recent years by different stakeholders separately or coordinately
to fulfill trade and government regulatory requirements. But deeper than that goal, implementation
of GAP contributes significantly to Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development.

Implementation of GAP in cocoa production will ensure the highest quality standards of
cocoa beans for utilization and trade. The implementation of GAP will ensure the following
underlying principles:

1. Contribute to sustainable agriculture

2. Serve as tools for smallholder farmers
3. Promotes environmentally sustainable and socially acceptable system
4. Improved and equitable economic returns for farmers
5. Set out standards on farm safety
6. Responsible environmental stewardship

Good Agricultural Practices for Cacao Production

GAP for cacao production should meet successful management of agricultural resources to
addressfood safety demands of the consumers, farmers’ and workers’ welfare, quality products, and
environmental safety. Below is the list of GAP components for cacao.

1. SITE HISTORY AND MANAGEMENT FOR NEW ESTABLISHMENT

1.1Assessment of previous use of site or from adjoining sites from chemical and biological
hazards
1.2 Remedial action should be taken if significant risk is identified and actions taken
shouldbe monitored and noted
1.3Site used for production should comply with country regulations, such as zoning of crops
1.4 Farm planning and layout should be done

2. PLANTING MATERIALS

2.1 Records of the source of planting materialsshould be maintained

2.2 Planting materials for intercropping should be the recommended cropand variety

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 2.3 Planting material should be selected for disease/insect resistance
2.4Planting materials should be the recommended variety by government

3. SOILS AND SUBSTRATES

3.1 Soil should be tested and analyzed for the presence of heavy metals before planting for
new establishment. If ever heavy metals will be detected from harvested beans, soil
should be analyzed and appropriate remedial action should be done
3.2Cultivation practices that lead to soil degradation should be avoided
3.3Cultivation practices that improve soil structure and fertility should be done

4. FERTILIZER AND SOIL ADDITIVES

4.1 Fertilizer and soil additives must be recommended to minimize the risk of
contamination
4.2 Fertilizer and soil additives should be noted
4.3 Equipment used to apply fertilizers and additives should be maintained and kept in
the proper storage area
4.4 Used and unused fertilizers and soil additives should be stored securely, out of reach
of children, and away from tools and food products
4.5 Farmers and agricultural workers should be trained on proper handling and
application
4.6 Fertilizer application must follow recommended requirements and methods and
should comply with regulations

5. WATER

5.1 Source of water must be free from biological and chemical contamination
5.2 Irrigation should be based on cacao requirements and environmental impact
5.3 Farm workers should be trained on proper irrigation

6. PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT

6.1Identification ofpests, diseases, and their damagesand the causal organism should be
done before applying control measure with the help of the authority, if necessary.

6.2 Regulatory measures should be followed to avoid transport of damaged/diseased

plant parts
6.3 Cultural control such as sanitation or proper removal of damaged/diseased plant
parts should be done
6.4 Check for the availability of Biological Control Agents (BCA) should be checked
before resorting to chemical control
6.5 Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system must be in placed

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7. PESTICIDES – SYNTHETIC and BIO-PESTICIDES

7.1 Farm owners and workers must follow recommended application proceduresstated in
the product’s label
7.2 Chemicals must be purchased from authorized dealers; based on recommendations
from member state authorities and included in the list of allowed and regulated
chemicals by the government
7.3 Withholding periods for the interval between chemical application and harvest
should be followed
7.4 Unused chemicals should be stored properly until next use or disposal; empty
chemical containers should be kept secureduntil disposal
7.5 A record of chemicals obtained should be kept, detailing chemical name, supplier of
chemical, date, and quantity obtained, and expiry or manufacture date
7.6 Farm owners and farm workers should be trained to a level appropriate to their area
of responsibility for chemical application
7.7 Crop protection measures should be appropriate for the control of pests and
diseasesand bebased on recommendations from member state authorities
7.8 Integrated Pest Management systems and non-chemical products should be used as
muchas possible to minimize the use ofsynthetic agrochemicals
7.9 A rotation strategy for chemical application and other crop protection measures
should be used to avoid pest resistance and pest resurgence
7.10 Re-entry requirement should be followed
7.11 Equipment used for chemical application should be properly cleaned and securely
stored
7.12 Medical facilities and first aid measures should be available to treat farm workers
contaminated/intoxicated with chemicals
7.13 Workers handling and applying chemicals and entering newly sprayed sites should
be equipped with protective clothing and equipment
7.14 Protected clothing should be cleaned and stored separately from crop protection
products
7.15 Chemical application in areas of public access should be marked with warning signs

8. HARVESTING AND HANDLING PROCEDURES

8.1 Equipment, containers, and materials should be cleaned prior and after use
8.2 Containers for harvesting should be storedproperly
8.3 Workers should have proper training

9. WASTE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

9.1 A waste management plan should be followed

9.2 Proper waste disposal should be done in designated locations, follow recommended
segregation, reuse and recycling

10. BIODIVERSITY

10.1 Farming activities should comply with member state regulations, covering protected
plant and animal species to ensure that protected species are not endangered

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 11. TRANSPORTATION

11.1 Vehicle for farm implements should be checked for contamination and should be
kept clean at all times

Conclusion

In order to ensure high quality beans, all recommended components of GAP forcacaoshould
beimplemented.Every step in the process contributes to the final quality of the cacao produce,
from choosing the structure and texture of the soil, preparing and establishing the farm,
selecting the planting material, managing the farm, harvesting and quality control, all are vital
factors and therefore should be taken very seriously by the cacao farmers. In this context, cacao
farmers should have appropriate training in their areas of responsibility relevant to the GAP for
cacao.

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