Report of the 19th Meeting on the National Focal Point for Asean Cocoa Club

THE REPORT OF THE 19TH MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FOCAL POINT FOR THE ASEAN COCOA CLUB (ACC) ON ASEAN COOPERATION AND JOINT APPROACHES IN AGRICULTURE AND FOREST PRODUCTS PROMOTION SCHEME 19–20 May 2016 Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

INTRODUCTION. 1.

The 19th Meeting of the National Focal Point for the ASEAN Cocoa Club (ACC) on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme was held on 19-20 May 2016 at Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

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The Meeting was attended by 23 delegates from the government and private sectors of six ASEAN member countries namely Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam. The list of delegates is in Annex 1.

OPENING CEREMONY. Opening Remarks from the Chairman of the ASEAN Cocoa Club (ACC). 3.

The Chairman of the ACC, Datin Norhaini Udin, the Acting Director General of the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB) welcomed and thanked all delegates from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam for attending the 19th ACC Meeting.

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She expressed her appreciation to the Government of Indonesia for hosting the Meeting especially to the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia and congratulated the ACC Secretariat as well as the Local Organizing Committee for their hard work and support in ensuring the preparation of this Meeting successfully undertaken.

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In her welcoming remarks she emphasized on the formulating and finalizing the new Strategic Plan of Action (SPA) for the period of 2016-2020.

She also urged for the full

support and commitment from the ASEAN Member States (AMS) in the true spirit of ASEAN to take the opportunity to work collectively and closely together in formulating the practical and effective programmes and activities, taking into account the issues and challenges faced by the cocoa industry, the availability of resources and financial constraints. The full text of her opening remarks is in Annex 2.

Opening Speech from the Director of Processing and Marketing of Estate Crop Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia.

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Mr. Dedi Junaedi, the Director of Processing and Marketing of Estate Crop Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia expressed his gratitude and warmest welcome to all delegates from the AMS. He expressed his appreciation to the ACC for choosing Indonesia as the venue for the 19th ACC Meeting.

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He highlighted the Meeting on the importance of the special region of Yogyakarta as one of the cocoa growing region, which is given full attention from the government to develop the integrate programme of replanting, quality improvement, processing and market expansion. The full text of his speech is in Annex 3.

AGENDA ITEM 1: OPENING REMARKS.

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The Chairman of the ACC, Datin Norhaini Udin, the Acting Director General of MCB conveyed her appreciation and congratulated the ASEAN Cocoa Club, particularly the ASEAN Cocoa Club Technical Working Group on Food Safety (ACC TWGFS) for the endorsement of the ASEAN Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Cocoa Beans in the 37th AMAF Meeting, held on 10 September 2015 in Makati City, Philippines.

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She also highlighted on the importance of completing the formulation of new SPA covering the period of 2016-2020, which is in line with the new Vision and Strategic Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF) for the period of 2016-2025. The new SPA has identified seven Strategic Thrusts with the details Action Programmes. Therefore, she urged full commitment and new ideas from all the delegates to propose practical and meaningful activities and initiatives for the benefits of all cocoa stakeholders in the ASEAN region.

AGENDA ITEM 2: ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE–CHAIRMAN. 10.

Datin Norhaini Udin, the Acting Director General of the MCB was unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the 19th ACC Meeting and Mr. Dedi Junaedi, the Director of Processing and Marketing of Estate Crop Products, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia as the Vice– Chairperson.

AGENDA ITEM 3: ADOPTION OF AGENDA. 11.

The Meeting adopted the Agenda of the 19th ACC Meeting as in Annex 4.

AGENDA ITEM 4: BUSINESS ARRANGEMENTS. 12.

The Meeting was held in plenary.

AGENDA ITEM 5: COUNTRY PRESENTATION ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF THE COCOA INDUSTRY IN INDONESIA. 13.

Dr. Soetanto Abdullah of the Indonesian Cocoa Board presented the latest development of the cocoa industry in Indonesia covering the followings:–

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Cocoa Area and Production.

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The Status of Cocoa Industry and Trade.

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Policies and Programmes.

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Indonesian Cocoa Regulations and Standards.

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Cocoa Research and Development Programmes

His slide presentation appears in Annex 5. 14.

Dr. Soetanto Abdullah further elaborated that the estimation of data on cocoa production is based on the submission from the regional offices. The discrepancy on the estimated figure as compared to commercial estimates is being rectified for more reliable production data.

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He also explained that the criteria for replanting programme are based on the age of cocoa tree which are more than 20 years and disorder conditions of the cocoa trees which technically impossible for side grafting due to pest and disease infestations.

AGENDA 6: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE PREPSOM–37TH AMAF, 7–8 SEPTEMBER 2015; PREPSOM–15TH AMAF PLUS THREE, 9 SEPTEMBER 2015; 37TH AMAF, 10 SEPTEMBER 2015 AND 15TH AMAF PLUS THREE, 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 IN MAKATI CITY, PHILIPPINES. 16.

The ACC Secretariat presented the report of these Meetings provided by the ASEAN Secretariat as follows: i.

As reported by the ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ocharatoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Cocoa Beans was endorsed in the 37th AMAF Meeting held on 10 September 2015 in Makati City, Philippines.

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The 37th AMAF Meeting held on 10 September 2015 in Makati City, Philippines also urged all sectoral bodies and subsidiary bodies to develop the SPA following its conclusion in December 2015.

AGENDA ITEM 7: MATTERS ARISING FROM THE 22nd MEETING OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ASEAN COOPERATION AND JOINT APPROACHES IN AGRICULTURE AND FOREST PRODUCTS PROMOTION SCHEME, 27–28 JULY 2015 in DA NANG, VIETNAM 17.

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ASEAN Cooperation in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme (JCM) held on 27–28 July 2015 in Da Nang, Viet Nam as provided by the ASEAN Secretariat. The ASEAN Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Cocoa Beans has been endorsed by the 22nd Joint Committee on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme for further adoption at the AMAF Meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 8: ENHANCE INTRA– AND EXTRA–ASEAN TRADE AND LONG– TERM COMPETITIVENESS OF ASEAN’S FOOD, AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS/COMMODITIES. 8.1

Tariff and Non–Tariff Barriers on Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Products. 8.1.1

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ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA).

Indonesia reported that as of 2016, seven ASEAN member countries namely Brunei, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand had reduced their import tariffs on cocoa and cocoa products to 0% except for import tariff in Cambodia, Myanmar and Viet Nam remains between 0-5%. There was a difference in the implementation period for Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam (CLMV). They were allowed to have longer period of tariff reduction up to 2018. The ATIGA tariff reduction schedule for 2016 is in Annex 6.

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ASEAN Free Trade Area (FTA) between ASEAN and other countries.

On Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between ASEAN and other countries, the Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation for the following countries had been concluded as follows: i.

ASEAN–China FTA The FTA ASEAN–China was signed by the ASEAN Leaders at the ASEAN– China Summit on 4th November 2002 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia and entered into force on 1st July 2003.

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ASEAN–Korea FTA. The FTA ASEAN–Korea was signed by the ASEAN Leaders at the ASEAN– Korea Summit on 13th December 2005 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and came into force on 1st July 2006.

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ASEAN–Japan FTA. The FTA ASEAN-Japan was signed when the ASEAN Leaders and Japan completed the process of signing the agreement by circulation on 14th April 2008 and came into force on 1st April 2009.

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ASEAN–India FTA. The FTA ASEAN–India was signed by the ASEAN Leaders at the ASEAN– India Summit on 13th August 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand and came into force on 1st January 2010.

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ASEAN–Australia/New Zealand FTA. The FTA ASEAN–Australia/New Zealand was signed by the ASEAN Leaders at the ASEAN–Australia/New Zealand Summit on 27th February 2009 in Cha-am, Thailand and came into force on 1st January 2010. The ASEAN FTA between ASEAN and other countries appears as Annex 7.

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Most Favoured Nation (MFN) Tariffs

There is no update report on the MFN tariff rates from the AMS.

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There is no update report on the NTBs from the AMS.

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Technical Working Group on Good Agriculture Practices (TWGGAP)

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Dr. Divina M. Amalin the Chairperson of the ACC TWGGAP presented the report of the 5th Meeting of the ACC TWGGAP.

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Dr. Divina M. Amalin of the Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines and De La Salle University Manila was designated as the Chairperson of the 5th Meeting of ACC TWGGAP and Ms. Ari Agung Prihatin of the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia was appointed unanimously to be the Vice-Chairperson.

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She informed the Meeting that the 5th ACC TWGGAP Meeting was held on 18 May 2016 at Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Meeting was attended by 15 delegates and six observers from Indonesia. The ASEAN member countries present were Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

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The Meeting was informed that Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand have reported the current activities on GAP for cocoa in their respective countries.

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She also presented the draft of the ASEAN GAP for cocoa, which was drafted during the 3rd Meeting held at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 21st May 2015. The document was reviewed during the 4th ACC TWGGAP for endorsement in the 18th ACC Meeting. However, due to no quorum during the Meeting, the draft document was again presented to the 19th ACC Meeting for adoption prior to the endorsement in the Joint Committee Meeting.

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She also requested the Members of ACC TWGGAP to confirm the designated members for each AMS, which comprised of 2 technical members and 2 non-technical members. This will facilitate the finalization of ASEAN GAP for cocoa.

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She further informed the Meeting on the upcoming workshop on Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD) control to be held in the Philippines tentatively in the third week of July 2016. She extended the invitation to all delegates from AMS.

The full report of this Meeting is in Annex 8.

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The Meeting agreed to adopt the document ASEAN GAP as proposed by the ACC TWGGAP for further adoption by the Joint Committee on ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme (ASEAN JC AFPPS).

8.3

Technical Working Group on Food Safety (TWGFS)

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Dr. Sabariah Samsudin, the Chairperson of the ACC TWGFS presented the report of the 8th Meeting of the Technical Working Group on Food Safety (ACC TWGFS) held on 18 May 2016 at Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta.

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The Meeting was chaired by Dr. Sabariah Samsudin, Director of the Cocoa Downstream Technology Division, MCB and co-chaired by Mrs. Siti Marfuah Batoebara, Deputy Director of Marketing of Estate Crop Products, Directorate of Processing and Marketing of Estate Crop Products, Directorate General of Estate Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia.

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The Meeting was attended by 15 members and observers from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Secretariat of the ACC TWGFS.

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The highlights of the report are as follows:– i.

Indonesia reported on the Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of pesticide residues in cocoa beans namely clothianidin (0.02 mg/kg), endosulfan (0.2 mg/kg), hydrogen phosphide (0.01 mg/kg), metalaxy (0.2 mg/kg), and thiamethoxam (0.02 mg/kg) in cocoa beans based on the Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 4/PP.340/2/2015.

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Indonesia also informed the Meeting on their newly imposed regulations as follow: a. SNI 7934-2014: Indonesia National Standard for Chocolate Products. b. Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 67/OT.140/5/2014: Quality and Marketing of Cocoa Beans.

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c. Ministry of Agriculture Decree No. 4/PP.340/2/2015: Modified by Ministry of Agriculture Decree No.13/KR.040/4/2016: Food Safety for Entry and Exit of Fresh Food Derived from Plants. iii.

Philippines informed the Meeting that the implementation rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 10611: Food Safety Act has been published in February 2015, and Philippines is in the process of creating the Department of Agriculture (DA) Pool of Experts in supporting the standards development and regulations for food and feed.

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Philippines informed the Meeting on the ongoing project of improving livelihood of cacao farmers through support organization (OPTIONS) particularly the Cacao Traceability for Sustainability-2: Making Best Practices to Work.

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Indonesia and Malaysia reported on the ‘CocoaSafe’: Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing in Sanitary and Phytosanitary in Cocoa in South East Asia.

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Thailand informed the Meeting on the following initiatives related to cocoa and chocolate products: a. Thai revised industrial standard: TIS. 1137-2550 (2007), Cocoa Powders for Industrial Use. b. Notification of Ministry of Public Health, No. 83-2527 (1984), Food and Drug Administration.

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Indonesia informed the Meeting that there was no update on the progress of the proposal on the establishment of the maximum levels for cadmium in cocoa and chocolate products by European Union (EU).

viii. Malaysia reported on the monitoring programme of cadmium in Malaysian cocoa beans, cocoa liquor and cocoa powder in 2015. The level of cadmium in those products were ranged from 0.02 - 0.38 mg/kg; 0.02 - 0.73 mg/kg; and 0.06 - 0.79 mg/kg respectively which are complied with the Malaysian Food Act 1983 and Food Regulation 1985 (maximum level: 1.0 mg/kg).

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Thailand reported on the Sanitary and Phytosanitary requirements on cocoa beans exported to Thailand.

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Malaysia reported the pesticide residues in cocoa beans from different regions of Malaysia in 2015 namely metalaxyl, chlorpyrifos, ametryne, cypermethrin I, II, III, VI, metalaxyl, triadimenol and deltamethrin. The MRLs of aforementioned residues were complied with the Malaysian Food Act 1983 and Food Regulation 1985.

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Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand had agreed to update the food safety report database. AMS mutually agreed that the reporting country should be at least four to maintain the food safety database.

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Thailand requested the AMS to assist the training of sensory evaluation on cocoa and cocoa products. Thailand was advised to formally write to Indonesia and Malaysia for assistance.

xiii. The Chairperson informed that the ASEAN Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Ochratoxin A (OTA) Contamination in Cocoa Beans was endorsed by the 37th Meeting of the ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) which was held on 10th September 2015 in Makati City, Philippines. xiv. Indonesia presented the Standar Nasional Indonesia (SNI) as follow: a. SNI 2323:2008 Biji Kakao. b. SNI 3747: 2009 Kakao Bubuk. c. SNI 3748:2009 Lemak Kakao. d. SNI 3749:2009 Kakao Massa. e. SNI 7934:2014 Cokelat dan Produk Cokelat. xv.

Malaysia presented the Malaysian Food Act 1983 and Food Regulation 1985 related to cocoa and chocolate products.

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xvi. Philippines informed the Meeting on the following: a. Ongoing amendment of the Guidelines of Good Agricultural Practices for Crops. b. Ongoing development of Philippine National Standard on Cacao Grinder: Specifications and Methods of Test. xvii. Thailand presented on Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) pertaining to cocoa and cocoa products in ASEAN Consultative Committee on Standards and Quality Prepared Foodstuff Product Working Group (ACCSQ PFPWG). xviii. The Meeting noted the Strategic Thrust 3: Ensure Food Security, Food Safety, Better Nutrition and Equitable Distribution under the Vision Strategic Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (2016-2025) is relevant to ACC TWGFS. The AMS discussed on the Strategy Plan of Action (SPA) for the coming years. The full report of the 8th ACC TWGFS Meeting appears as Annex 9.

AGENDA ITEM 9: PROMOTE COOPERATION, JOINT APPROACHES AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AMONG ASEAN MEMBER COUNTRIES AND INTERNATIONAL, REGIONAL, ORGANIZATION AND PRIVATE SECTOR 9.1.1

Trials on Selected Cocoa Progenies in Selected ASEAN Region - Progress Report Hybrids Trial in Indonesia.

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The Meeting was informed that the Joint Progeny Trial Programme in Indonesia started in December 2005. The objectives of the trial are: i.

Clonal selection by testing some promising cocoa hybrids in Indonesia and Malaysia using similar progenies.

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To select the superior genotype for clonal material resistance to main pests and diseases such as cocoa pod borer (CPB) and vascular streak dieback (VSD).

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Indonesia reported that the yield potential based on the pod number per tree during the year of 2009–2015 indicated that hybrid of C 1038 x BR 25 and PBC 159 x NA 33 are having a higher number of pods per tree.

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The Meeting was also informed that the hybrid combination of C 1038 x BR 25 and TSH 858 x KW 162 showed strong resistance to VSD infestation. The full report by Indonesia is in Annex 10.

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In the related matter, Mr. Haya Ramba from MCB informed the Meeting that during the Asia-Pacific Ingenic Working Group Meeting, the cocoa breeders from the representative countries has agreed on the protocol of the Disease Sustainable Index (DSI). Determination of Severity Index for VSD should be harmonized among the AMS. 9.1.2

Trials on Selected Cocoa Progenies in Selected ASEAN Region - Progress Report on ASEAN Cocoa Club Progeny Trial

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Malaysia reported that the trial was established in April 2006 under the ASEAN Cocoa Club Joint Project with an objective to produce hybrids population which possesses good yield and flavor as well as acceptable bean characteristics. The two institutions involved in the project are the MCB and Indonesian Coffee and Cocoa Research Institute (ICCRI).

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Throughout 8 years of trial (2008 to 2015), top six progenies that produced higher pod yield per tree are KW162 X KW163, KW162 X KEE2, UIT1 X NA33 (C), KW162 X KW165, ICS60 X KW162 and TSH858 X KW162. KW162 X KW163 produced the highest average pod yield per tree (7.33) followed by the KW162 X KEE2 (6.42), UIT1 X NA33 (5.61), KW162 X KW165 (5.31), ICS60 X KW162 (5.30) and TSH858 X KW162 (4.12).

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Comparison among progenies for pods yield per tree in year 2015 showed no significant differences at confidence level of 95% however, progeny KW162 X KW165 is the highest pods yield per tree (14.30) and above the control of UIT1 X NA33 (11.05).

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Comparison among progenies for dry bean yield (DBY) in year 2015 also showed no significant differences at confidence level of 95% however, there are three progenies above the control, namely KW162 X KW163 (487.03), ICS60 X KW162 (352.83) and KW162 X KW165 (301.78) (Table 2).

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The pod and bean characteristics analysis on 11 progenies showed that progeny KW162 X KW163 is the best progeny with lower pod value (24.88), bigger bean size (1.17g) and lower shell content (11.97%) (Table 3).

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The VSD assessment was conducted in April 2014, April 2015 and October 2015. The statistical analysis on VSD scoring showed significant differences at 5% significant level among the progenies in terms of level of resistance towards VSD in three assessments. For first, second and third assessments on 11 progenies the range were 2.62-3.09, 2.13- 2.64 and 2.25-2.75, respectively (Figure 3) which were categorized as moderate resistant. Three progenies with the lowest VSD scores were KW162 X KW163 (2.34) followed by KW162 X KEE2 (2.44) and KW162 X KW165 (2.46).

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Overall, the result showed that the progeny KW162 x KW163 was the most productive with good pod and bean characteristics among those tested. This progeny also possessed moderate resistance towards the VSD. The full report is in Annex 11.

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Project on Pests and Diseases (P&D) Management

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Malaysia informed the Meeting that the three areas of research collaboration are as follows:–

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Cocoa Pod Borer (CPB)

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Vascular Streak Dieback (VSD)

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Black Pod Rot (BPR)

Malaysia further informed that no progress on the pests and diseases research among the AMS.

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9.3. Training and Exchange of Technical Expertise and Research Materials.

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Malaysia reported no progress on the training and exchange of expertise and cocoa hybrid seeds among the AMS.

9.4

Enhancement of Private Sector Involvement 9.4.1 Cocoa Association of Asia (CAA)

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Mr. Richard Fahey, Chairman of the CAA presented the latest development on the programmes and activities carried out by the CAA in 2015 as follows: Existing Activities: i.

CAA–Nam Long University Project that provides technical training to farmers on best agricultural practices for cocoa farming and proper fermentation techniques. It is now in its final stage and due completion in mid-2016.

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Compilation of quarterly data of Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia grinds.

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Attended the 18th ASEAN Cocoa Club Meeting from 7-8th May 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.

New Activities:

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Establishment of CAA Academy.

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Presentation on CME Cocoa Futures Contract on 24th April 2015.

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Preliminary Discussions with ICE on feasibility of having an Asian Delivery point.

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CAA - Golf & Dinner 2016.

He also highlighted that the industry players welcome any effort to strengthen food safety measures. However, any policy changes should be done in efficient manner to avoid difficulties and disruptions on the business operations.

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Cocoa Manufacturers’ Group (CMG), Malaysia

The Meeting noted the status development and the activities conducted by the CMG for 2015 presented by Mr. Richard Fahey, the Vice-Chairman of the CMG.

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He informed the Meeting that the Cocoa Manufacturers Group is one of the product working groups under Malaysian Food Manufacturing Group (MAFMAG) comprise of cocoa manufacturers in Malaysia. The members consist of 5 cocoa grinders and lead by MCB and FMM-CMG as follows:

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Guan Chong Manufacturer Sdn. Bhd

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JB Cocoa Sdn. Bhd

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Koko Budi Sdn. Bhd

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KL Kris Cocoa Manufacturer (M) Sdn. Bhd

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Barry Callebaut Services Asia Pacific Sdn. Bhd

In 2015, CMG continues to engage with MCB by convening meeting with the MCB to discuss and propose solution on issues affecting the development of Malaysian cocoa industry. The meetings were held four times in 2015.

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He further informed the Meeting on the grinding performance in 2015, dropped to 187,695 tonnes as compared to 244,826 tonnes in 2014.

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He also highlighted the issues and challenges faced by the industry such as low cocoa supply primarily due to the fragile nature of the crop as well as weather and political conditions in the major producing countries. Local cocoa bean production could not support the huge demand from local grinding and processing industry. Thus, industry is keen to work with MCB in term of engagement with local farmers in improving their farms. His slide presentation appears in Annex 12.

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Indonesia Cocoa Association (ASKINDO) and Indonesia Cocoa Industry Association (AIKI)

AIKI estimated that the cocoa beans production in Indonesia in 2015 was 390,000 tonnes, 2.5% lower as compared to last year production of 400,687 tonnes.

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The utilization of cocoa processing by local industry is expected to remain stable at 460,000 tonnes as last year. However, the cocoa beans import volume in Indonesia has been significantly declining to 51% or 53,371 tonnes compared to last year that reach up to 109,409 tonnes.

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Indonesia also reported the following activities carried out in 2015 as follows: i.

The third Indonesian Cocoa Day celebration was held in Yogyakarta on 17–20 September 2015. Chocolate competition and cake decorating for high school student in Yogyakarta province, live making chocolate sculpture of Rama and Shinta, field trip to cocoa plantation in Gunung Kidul and workshop organized by Directorate General of Estate Crops, Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia.

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The fourth celebration of Indonesian Cocoa Day will be held in Bandung in September 2016 in order to promote awareness and increase chocolate consumption in Indonesia.

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Indonesia also highlighted the higher tariff imposed by EU on Indonesian cocoa products ranging from 2.8%-6.10% as compared to West African countries. Indonesia seeks collective efforts from all AMS to oppose the imposition of discriminatory tariff by EU.

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The Cocoa Foundation of the Philippines (CocoaPhil) reported that the production capacity of the Philippines is around 12,000 tonnes annually. Cacao has been listed in the priority crop list of the Philippines, with aims to meet the target production of 100,000 tonnes by the year 2020. The government together with CocoaPhil and other private sectors believe

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that this target is easily achievable since the potential expansion for cacao growing is huge by utilizing the existing coconut plantation of about 2,000,000 hectares.

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The Philippine also reported the following ongoing activities on cacao research and training as follows: i.

Transfer of cacao farming technology. This activity is currently undergoing in the Bicol Region (Region V of Luzon Archipelago). This undertaking will be echoed to other regions of the Philippines where Gender Equality is a priority project.

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Partnering with the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture. This research endeavor includes: Fermentation technology (enhancement of fermentation process), Drying technology (testing of different drying equipment from solar dryer to full mechanical dryer), and Product Development (value adding using waste material from cacao processing to produce economically important byproducts).

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CocoaPhil is also an industry partner of many academic institutions both public and private academic institutions.

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CocoaPhil is also continuing their monthly cacao training. For 2015-2016 training sessions, there are a total of 174 participants with an average number of 16 participants per training session. Participant came from different disciplines and vocations.

Most of them are retiring professionals, overseas Filipino workers,

agricultural technicians and business enthusiasts.

The full report of the CocoaPhil appears as Annex 13.

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AGENDA ITEM 10: OTHER MATTERS

10.1 ASEAN Cocoa Club National Focal Point

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The ACC Secretariat updated the Meeting on the current National Focal Points 2016 submitted by the member countries which is in Annex 14.

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The Meeting was informed that the total number of memberships of the ASEAN Cocoa Club National Focal Points in 2016 is 29 with the inclusion of two focal points from Philippines. Changes were also made in the focal points for Indonesia, Myanmar and Philippines.

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Strategic Plan of Action on ASEAN Cooperation in Cocoa Sector 2016–2020 The Meeting has successfully formulated the new Strategic Plan of Action (SPA) for ACC for the period of 2016-2020 in line with the new Vision and Strategic Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Forestry (FAF), covering the following Strategic Thrusts: 

Enhance quantity and quality of production with sustainable, ‘green’ technologies, resource management systems, and minimise pre- and post-harvest losses and waste.

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Enhance trade facilitation, economic integration and market access.

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Ensure food security, food safety, better nutrition and equitable distribution.

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Assist resource constrained small producers and SMEs to improve productivity, technology and product quality, to meet global market standards and increase competitiveness.

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Strengthen ASEAN joint approaches on international and regional issues affecting the FAF sector.

The details of the new SPA is in Annex 15.

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AGENDA 11: DATE AND VENUE OF THE NEXT MEETING 64.

The Meeting unanimously agreed for the Philippines to host the 20th ACC Meeting on the ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme to be held tentatively in May 2017 as proposed by Malaysia. Philippines will communicate with the ACC Secretariat on their agreement to host the next Meeting.

AGENDA 12: ADOPTION OF THE REPORT 65.

The Meeting unanimously adopted the Report of the 19th Meeting of the ASEAN Cocoa Club on the ASEAN Cooperation and Joint Approaches in Agriculture and Forest Products Promotion Scheme held on 19–20 May 2016 at Hotel Santika Premiere, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 66.

In her closing remarks, the Chairperson expressed her gratitude and thanked to all delegates for their active participation in the Meeting. It had been a fruitful two days meeting and she was glad that progress has been made in the programmes and activities planned last year.

She also thanked the Local Organizing Committee and the ACC

Secretariat for their support, hard work and making this Meeting happening in Indonesia. 67.

The delegation of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam expressed their sincere appreciation to the Indonesian Government in particular the Ministry of Agriculture, Indonesia for the warm hospitality accorded to them and the excellent arrangements made for the Meeting as well as the ACC Secretariat and the Local Organizing Committee of Indonesia for their hard work and team cooperation rendered in ensuring the successful of the Meeting.

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The Meeting was cordially held in the traditional spirit of ASEAN solidarity.

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