Technology adoption of alternative planting materials and processing varieties in the Philippine highlands
2009
Meldoz, D.T. | Gayao, B.T. | Simongo, D.K., Benguet State Univ., La Trinidad, Benguet (Philippines). Northern Philippines Root Crops Research and Training Center
This study determined the level of technology adoption of rooted cuttings, generation zero seeds and true potato seeds as an alternative to clean seed tubers of locally developed potato varieties Igorota, Solibao and Raniag. A survey was conducted in the seven potato-producing municipalities of Benguet and Mountain Province, namely: Atok, Baken, Bauko, Buguias, Mankayan, Kabayan and Kibungan. Results showed that rooted cuttings had the highest adoption level with 38% of the farmers having tried planting them at least once, followed by GO seeds (19%) and TPS (2%). Around 44% and 62% of the farmers were aware of rooted cuttings and GO seeds, respectively, but did not try planting principally because of lack of resources to grow seeds (clear area, cash and manpower). With respect to varieties, Igorota had high adoption level (82%), while Solibao and Raniag had low adoption levels (25 and 18%, respectively). High adoption level for Igorota was attributed ot its high yield and tuber characteristics, which were acceptable in the market. Soliba has elongated tuber, whiule Raniag has low yield. Attendance to training and seminars, as well as membership in organizaitons, had higher influence on technology adoption levels than farm area and land ownership. Trainings contributed a lot to the increased awareness and adoption of rooted cuttings and Igorota variety.
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