Social impact assessment of rice hull burning and stale seedbed technique of IPM CRSP

Malasa, R.B.; Roguel, S.M.

Social impact assessment of rice hull burning and stale seedbed technique of IPM CRSP

2002

Malasa, R.B. | Roguel, S.M. (Philippine Rice Research Inst., Maligaya, Munoz, Nueva Ecija (Philippines))

The study assessed the possible social impacts of advocating weed management strategies, specially, rice hull burning (RHB) and stale seedbed technique (SST) in barangay [village] Palestina, San Jose City, Nueva Ecija and Barangay Kaingin, Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, using Krawetz SIA Model. The study made use of comparative analysis since the farmers in San Jose are already known to practice RHB as one of their essential components in controlling weed during onion season, while the farmers in Bongabon do not utilize this practice. The social variables assessed in this study included: income, health and safety, household, social relations, community structure and processes, community resources and support services. RHB offers many advantages, however, the researchers suggests that further studies be conducted to verify its effect on health and the environment. With regard to the SST, the researchers found out that the technology is socially acceptable. The CRSP researchers should disseminate it among farmers and inform and train the DA [Dept. of Agriculture] technicians on how to utilize the method. Demonstration farms or plots can be established in different barangays to further expedite the spread of the SST technology among farmers

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