Upland crop production: opportunities for organic agriculture
2009
Ocampo, R. | Agpuldo, M. | Bascos, R., Apayao State Coll., San Isidro, Luna, Apayao (Philippines)
This study described the crop production system in the uplands of Apayao, determined extent of chemical inputs in upland crop production system, and identified the doable interventions to develop organic agriculture in the area. Field survey was done to 42 upland dwellers in the municipalities of Luna, Pudtol, Flora and Sta. Marcela. Data were gathered using interview and observation coupled with photo documentation. Results showed that most upland farms planted traditional varieties of rice-legumes and vegetables. Production system was labor-intensive and did not rely much on chemical inputs. The use of pesticides was only done when there was severe pest and disease. In the light of the findings, the following recommendations are forwarded: conduct farm assessment to identify farms suitable for organic agriculture, establish market for organically produced crops in the area to encourage farmers to go organic, coordinate with LGU [local government unit] and other agencies to assist farmers for organic certification, encourage farmers to go organic production, conduct RDE [research, development and extension] on organic crop production system to increase farm productivity of farmers.
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