Determinants of Ifugao farmers' decision to continue farming in the Ifugao rice terraces
Issue Date
2009
Abstract
The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras were inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 but transferred to the Heritage in Danger List in 2001 due to problems like the abandonment of rice terraces. The paper looks into the problem of dwindling labor availability in the Ifugao rice terraces and analyzes the factors that affect the farmers' decision to continue or abandon rice terrace farming. Surveys were conducted among 150 farmers. data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and simple logit regression. Results show that most of the current farmers will not abandon farming. Their decision was affected by poor irrigation facilities and farm size; and desired incentives include irrigation system repair, labor subsidy for terrace repair and maintenance, and additional livelihood opportunities. To reduce abandonment of the terraces, the paper recommends that support be given to farmers to repair the irrigation systems and terrace walls, and provide them with other livelihood activities.
Source or Periodical Title
Ecosystem & Development Journal: A Journal on Tropical Forests and Natural Resources
ISSN
2012-3612
Volume
2
Issue
1
Page
32-38
Document Type
Article
Physical Description
tables; illustrations
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Sajise, Asa Jose U.; Calderon, Margaret M.; Andrada, Rogelio T. II; Salvador, Myranel G.; and Dizon, Josefina T., "Determinants of Ifugao farmers' decision to continue farming in the Ifugao rice terraces" (2009). Journal Article. 5384.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5384
En – AGROVOC descriptors
CULTURAL HERITAGE; TERRACES; LOGIT ANALYSIS; REGRESSION ANALYSIS; PHILIPPINES