Adoption and maintenance of contour bunds and hedgerows in a dynamic environment: Experience in the Philippine uplands

Abstract

The widespread adoption of soil conservation technologies by farmers (notably contour hedgerows) observed in Guba, Cebu City, Philippines, is not often observed elsewhere in the country. Adoption of these technologies was because of the interaction of such phenomena as site-specific factors, appropriate extension systems, and technologies. However, lack of hedgerow maintenance, decreasing hedgerow quality, and disappearance of hedgerows raised concerns about sustainability. The dynamic nature of upland farming systems suggests the need for a location-specific farming system development framework, which provides farmers with ongoing extension for continual promotion of appropriate conservation practices.

Source or Periodical Title

Mountain Research and Development

ISSN

2764741

Page

2013-10-01

Document Type

Article

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