Productivity enhancement of upland farming system in Tanay, Rizal [Philippines]
2010
Penaranda, F.R. | Solano, E.V. | Guiyab, A.T. | Penaranda, G.L. | Abines, E.S. | Mateo, N.F., Rizal System Univ., Tanay, Rizal 1980 (Philippines). Coll. of Agriculture
The Productivity Enhancement of Upland Community Project was implemented within the context of improving the management and productivity of marginal hillylands of Tanay, Rizal. to improve the economic and social condition of these beneficiaries, the University introduced EPMMA technologies on soil and water conservation, soil fertility managemetn and the URS low cost soilless vegetable farming. The project had two components: the on-farm yam and taro production and the in-campus rootcrop based cropping system. The on-farm yam and taro production adopted soil conservation measures such as contour farming and use of organic fertilizer. Two cropping of yam were done wherein 800 and 1,000 ubi sets were distributed to and planted by seven farmer cooperators during the first cropping (June 2006) and second cropp0ing (May 2007), respectively. An approximately 2000 square meter lot was developed for taro production. Water conservation management technique was accomplised through improvement of 1 unit shallow well spring and teh construction of a 10 m wide x 15 m long and 1 m deep small farm reservoir.For the in-campus component, a self designed 144 square meter hydroponics greenhouse was constructed. Trial planign of lettuce, pak choy, tomato, cucumber, herb and honey dew melon were undertaken. Contour farming, use of organic fertilizer and minimum tillage were practiced in the culture and management of yam. Appriximately 5,000 square meter lot was developed and planted with minimum tillage. Manpower capability was strengthened througjh training for AFP [Armed Forces of the Philippines] enlisted personnel, LGUs [local government units] and students. Moreover, the project served as destination site of educational tours and an information stop shop for farmers' inquiries on soil conservation farming and hydroponics. With the project, the effective cultivated area both on-farm and in-campus were increased by about 40%, a benefit cost ratio of 2.34 was attained, soil and fertility structure were improved, academe/LGU/farmer-cooperators linkage was further strengthened, additional employment was generated and the adopted technologies were disseminated and gained acceptance within and outside the province of Rizal. Moreover, sustainability of the project was guaranteed with the institutionalization of the same in the operation of URS Tanay.
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