Needs assessment of Upland rice farmers in Alaminos City, Pangasinan

Date

4-2010

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Agronomy

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Fatima O. Mercado

Abstract

The farm practice was conducted in Alaminos City, Pangasinan from April 2009 to May 2009 to characterize the biophysical, socio-cultural, political and economic conditions of the community, analyze the existing farming practices of the upland rice limners and have hands-on experience on the different farm practices. identify the problems related to upland rice production and give recommendations and formulate strategies to improve upland rice production. Upland rice production has a major impact on the state of agriculture or Alaminos City, Pangasinan because the areas are located in the uplands. Majority of the respondents i5990 am into chemical production that entails relatively high cost of production. Upland rice farms are rainfed. depend mainly on rain for irrigation and that during dry season, some fanners I.ve the land idle and just wan for the rain to come before planting rice. Farmers need to know mom about new farming techniques to help them in farming. The City Apiculture Office of AIaminos City. Pangasinan implemented programs and projects that assist agri-based enterprises. These programs are mainly aimed at increasing the income of both small and mediums scale farmers and fisher folks and improve their quality of living. They also conduct seminars and trainings that would help the farmers improve their production system of the farmers.

Recommendations to improve upland rice production which include composting, use of organic fertilizers, incorporation of animal manure, planting of vegetables, diversified cropping and the construction of water impounding systems within the farm were implemented.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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