Delivery of agricultural extension services in Tuguegarao City [Cagayan, Philippines]
2004
Fernandez, M.T., Philippines Univ. Diliman, Diliman, Quezon City (Philippines). National Coll. of Public Administration and Governance
Tuguegarao [Cagayan, Philippines] is a multi-awarded city. In 2000 and 2001, it was conferred the awards of Regional Outstanding City and Most Child-Friendly Component City of the Philippines. In 2001, its class 'AA' abattoir (slaughter house category), won first place in the regional Search for the Best Meat Establishment. Its nutrition program also won first place in the 2000-2003 Green Banner Award. Futhermore, it has been serving as 'a show window for health and nutrition, research and development, culture and total human development.' On top of all its incumbent local chief executive Randolf S. Ting, was proclaimed Outstanding City Mayor in 2002 and 2003 Local Government Leadership Awards 'in recognition of his exemplary leadership qualities and significant contribution to the promotion of good local governance and development.' One of the factors that made him an Outstanding City Mayor for two consecutive years is the city governments Medium-Term Agricultural and Fishery Modernization Program (2001-2005). The program has the primary objective of increasing agricultural and fishery productivity of the city,as well as increasing income of farmers and fisherfolks. This study examines the initiatives of the city government of Tuguegarao in performing its agricultural extension functions. The analysis delves into the mandate of devolved extension services, the responses of the city government, and the issues and problems attendant to these initiatives. It analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of devolved set up and draws lessons from it. Part of the study is a survey among farmers to determine the extensions needs and demands of their farms.
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