SM 1. Average Nut Yield of Coconut Palms per Year (7%)
Rationale: The increase in nut yield represents the outcome of PCA’s efforts to assist farmers in increasing their yield through the provision of input support and extension services related to good agricultural practices. Fertilization is seen as one of the most effective quick turn-around strategies to increase production.
Objective: To measure the effect of fertilizers to coconut palms
Measure: Average nut yield
Frequency of Updating the Measure: Annual
OPR: Operations Branch - Oil Palm and Other Special Concerns and Project Division
Responsible for Setting the Targets: Operations Branch - Oil Palm and Other Special Concerns and Project Division
Responsible for Tracking and Reporting the Targets: Operations Branch - Oil Palm and Other Special Concerns and Project Division
Accountable for Targets: PCA Regional Offices
Contributing PAPs: Coconut Fertilization Project (CFP)
Assumptions: Implementation will be in accordance with the CFP project guidelines.
Computation: To get the national average yield/tree /year, the yield/tree/year is averaged on the provincial level and then the regional level.
Required Data in Calculating Measure: Periodic Yield Assessment
Where and How is it Acquired: Actual Nut Count
Means of Verification: Annual yield assessment conducted by the PCA Regions
Formula: Total nuts produced / Total mature coconut palms
Rating System: Actual over Target
Baseline Data: 2021 : -- | 2022 : 73 | 2023 : 85
Proposed Target (2024): PCA : 90 | TPM : 90
Proposed Target (Quarterly 2024):
1st : Conduct of Periodic Assessment | 2nd : Conduct of Periodic Assessment | 3rd : Conduct of Periodic Assessment | 4th : 90
Justification: In support to RA 10068 as amended by RA 11511 or Organic Agriculture Act, the practice of organic fertilization in coconut farming systems will cumulatively condition and enrich the fertility of the soil, increase farm productivity and income of farmers and improved environmental services. The effect of organic fertilization takes place gradually over a period of time. However, the initial increase in nut and copra yield were expected within 2 years after initial fertilization.