A Techno-Managerial Assessment of Two Technologies Developed to Address aspidiotus rigidus Coconut Infestation

Date

5-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Dinah Pura T. Depositario

Committee Member

Loida E. Mojica, Nanette A. Aquino, Reynaldo L. Tan

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Abstract

This research generally aimed to assess the level of acceptability of two technologies developed to address coconut scale insect (CSI) infestation among farmer adopters. These technologies were Cochin oil spray/Dinotefuran injection technology, developed by Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) in collaboration with CSI Emergency Action Team, and Banole oil spray technology, developed by the Volunteers for Coconut Scale Insect (VCSI).

The survey areas for the Cochin oil spray/Dinotefuran injection technology were

Tanauan City, Batangas, the outbreak area, and Lucban, Quezon, the infested non- outbreak area. On the other hand, the survey area for Banole oil spray technology was

Tanauan City, Batangas. Interviews with 15 farmer adopters for each of the area were done with the use of a pre-tested interview schedule in gathering the primary data. Interviews with the developers, disseminators, experts, as well as other key informants were also conducted. They were asked regarding the process as well as issues encountered in the development, dissemination, and adoption of the technology. Descriptive analysis for both technologies and discriminant analysis for Banole oil spray technology adopters were the analytical tools utilized in the study.

The PCA was the agency assigned by the national government for the operations and dissemination of the technologies. Together with LGUs, PCA conducted a Farmer’s Field School, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) dissemination, meetings, trainings, seminars, field visits, and technology implementation. Government institutions, like University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), UP Diliman, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and National Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) were involved in the research aspect for CSI. The VCSI was a separate group composed of UPLB alumni formulated the Banole oil spray technology in coordination with the PCA, as the latter provided the initial dissemination of the technology.

In relation to the Cochin oil spray/Dinotefuran injection technology of PCA, coconut farmers from Batangas, the outbreak area, deemed that the technologies were effective but consider the time of introduction too late based on the severity of infestation. On the other hand, coconut farmers in Lucban, Quezon, the infested non- outbreak area, claimed that the technologies introduced to them were effective in dealing with CSI. Thus, timeliness of the introduction of technology emerged as a critical factor in making the technologies effective. The technologies were also believed to be appropriate, compatible, and easy to utilize when introduced at the initial stage of infestation, and if applied continuously. On the other hand, the Banole oil spray technology adopters claimed that the technologies were effective if done continuously.

The completion of the technology application and continuous support of assistance were identified as the significant factors in technology utilization.

Discriminant analysis was done only for the Banole oil spray technology adopters and non-adopters; as in the Cochin oil spray/Dinotefuran injection technology of PCA, all were adopters. The results obtained from the discriminant analysis test for showed that the significant variable is the appropriateness of the technology used. However, this study attempted to conduct a cost and benefit analysis for both technologies; the results showed the probability of getting back their income from the coconuts is high. The coconut industry in CALABARZON was greatly affected by this phenomenon which reflected in the result of the analysis used.

Based on the results of the study, it is recommended to the PCA technology developers and disseminators to: 1) strengthen their institutional linkages with Local Government Units (LGUs) for the more effective implementation and monitoring of the program; 2) facilitate the establishment of water sources for spraying method; 3) help coconut farmers have access to inputs needed to effectively adopt the technology like fertilizer and seedling provisions. Farmer adopters, on the other hand, must comply with the recommended adoption procedure, so that benefits from technology utilization can be maximized. The context of this research only covers before and during technology adoption. It is also recommended that the effect of technologies after CSI infestation must also be conducted in order to quantify and further assess the effectiveness of the technologies.

On the other hand, for Banole spray technology developers, it is recommended that they engage in extensive research and development to replace the use of Banole oil. It is recommended to use seaweed extract or cashew oil extract instead of Banole oil. They must also strive to solicit funds for the research and development, and technology dissemination and adoption from various industry players in the coconut industry that are willing to help in order to eradicate the CSIs.

Language

English

LC Subject

Coconut industry--Philippines, Insect pests--Control

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993 2015 M17 S86

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