Assessment of the integrated pest management farmers field school and the farmers' response to its recommended practices in corn production in Bukidnon [Philippines]
2003
Canama, C.C. | Cabornay, V.A. | Fajardo, A.A. (Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Unit 10, Bangcud, Malaybalay City 8700, Bukidnon (Philippines)
Generally, the farmer-participants were positive perceivers with regard to the suitability of the IPM-FFS [Integrated Pest Management-Farmer Field School] recommended practices, effectiveness of the IPM-FFS and the credibility of the sponsoring agency. They had a positive attitude towards IPM-FFS recommended practices, which was a key factor in adopting the IPM methods. Majority of them (93.06%) used resistant varieties of corn, while 91.44% practiced cultural management, conduct of AESA/conservation of natural enemies and reduced application of pesticides. This was closely followed by the use of organic fertilizer (89.17%) and timing of inorganic fertilizer application (86.39%). Botanical was used by 58.01%, biological control agents (55%) and rat baiting (30%). Having been concerned with the health and environmental hazards brought about by using pesticides was the most frequently mentioned social benefit obtained from using IPM-FFS recommended practices. The average frequency of spraying decreased from four to once during the entire cropping period. Net income range from P8,000.00-P17,000/ha/cropping as they adopt the IPM-FFS recommended practices. Foremost among the many advantages that were perceived by the farmer participants were the knowledge and skills obtained from the training. The education received was obviously valued much as it helped them to correct wrong practices and became more knowledgeable and better farm managers
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