Documentation of the vermicomposting practices of the Philippine Business for Social Progress - Center for Rural Technology Development (PBSP-CRTD) in Barangay San Isidro, Calauan, LAguna

Date

4-2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Maria Fatima O. Mercado

Abstract

The farm practice was conducted at BPSP-CRTD in barangay San Isidro, Calauan, Laguna from April to May 2010. The study aimed to characterized the biophysical, socio-cultural, and economic conditions of the community, document and analyze the vermicomposting practices of BPS-CRTD demonstration farm and have hands-on experience on actual composting. Identify the problems and needs related to vermicomposting production and provide recommendations to assist PBSP-CRTD demonstration farm in their pursuit of Sustainable Agriculture. Study methods included interviews, field observations and data analysis.

Vermicomposting production undergoes two stages: pre-decomposition (takes at least two weeks) and decomposition stage (take six weekds). the entire composting takes about four to six months where most of the materials have been concumed by vermisor. The substrate used for vermicomposting which include vegetable/trimmings, weeds, madre cacao, coconut and ipil-ipil leaves, banana bracts, and waterlily were sourced from the farm. The total cost of production of one cycle vermicomposting on per hectare basis is Php 4,467,063 while the gross income is Php 5,961,577 with a return on investment of 250.6%. The PBSP-CRTD demonstration farms were assessed based on the existing farming system components and activities using the Sustainable Agriculture (SA) framework in terms of soil fertility, biodiversity such as crop grown and animals raised, use of internal and external inputs, and labor distribution and availability. The PBSP-CRTD has abundant resources that allow it to build an integrated farming system which can provide quality product and appropriate business venture in the community since the resources are available in the farm and suitable for growing crops and raising animals.

Commercialization strategy, provide mechanical separator of vermis from the vermicompost, and labels on vermibins were recommended to help the PBSP-CRTD farm in improving their vermicompost production.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993 2011 A42 P66

Document Type

Thesis

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