Farm System Dynamics and Factors Affecting the Adoption of Climate Smart Agriculture among Rice based Municipalities of Camarines Sur, Philippines

Date of Award

2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department

Agricultural Economics

First Advisor

Arvin B. Vista

Abstract

Camarines Sur, a key rice-producing province in the Philippines, is increasingly exposed to climate-induced hazards such as typhoons, flooding, and erratic rainfall, posing substantial risks to agricultural productivity. This study examined the diversity of rice-based cropping systems and the extent of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) adoption across Pili, Minalabac, and Bula using a mixed-methods approach. Principal Component and Cluster Analyses classified 105 rice farming households into five distinct typologies based on socioeconomic characteristics and CSA uptake. Logistic regression identified education, household size, cooperative membership, and training participation as significant predictors of CSA adoption. Among the cropping systems, CS₅—though capital-intensive—achieved the highest net returns and productivity, demonstrating the economic potential of resource - efficient and climate-resilient practices. While foundational CSA practices were commonly implemented, the uptake of more advanced and resource-demanding strategies remained low, primarily due to limited access to financial capital, technical support, and institutional infrastructure. These findings emphasize the necessity of context-specific, inclusive interventions. Policy priorities include strengthening rural cooperatives, expanding CSAoriented training, improving credit and input access, and enhancing institutional support. Equally, farmer-led actions such as active organizational participation, peer learning, and livelihood diversification are crucial. The study affirms CSA's role as a core strategy for resilience and sustainability in climate-vulnerable rice systems.

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Best Thesis in MS Thesis in Agricultural Economics 2025

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