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Republic of the Philippines
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Soils and Water Management
SOILS SURVEY DIVISION
SRDC Bldg. Elliptical Road corner Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 1101
Email: survey@bswm.da.gov.ph/official.sha.nsst@gmail.com | Fb. Ssd sha nsst | Telefax: 8923-0474
Component 2: Technology Promotion and Adoption
The DA-BSWM partnered with three Small Water Irrigation Systems Association (SWISA) in 2018-2020 to establish a technology demonstration (TD) site intended to promote the adoption of the fertilizer guide for rice. The TD showcased organic-based fertilization or the use of a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers. With the aid of a customized soil health card, the 63 farmer-cooperators were guided as to the kind, amount, and timing of fertilizer application with consideration of the variety of seed and planting season.
Highlights and Figures
The TD Sites
Site 1: Brgy. Paetan, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Small Water Irrigation System Association of Paetan Interior Spring
TD area: 15-ha
No. of cooperators: 17
Gender profile of cooperators: 15 male, 2 female
Cropping pattern: Rice-Rice
Fertility rating: Moderately low with 4 fertilizer guide groups (FG 65, 73, 77, and 78)
Planting season: Wet and Dry of 2018-2019
Site 2: Brgy. San Jose, Mabini, Bohol
San Jose Lamak Small Water Irrigators Association
TD area: 15-ha
No. of cooperators: 32
Gender profile of cooperators: 18 male and 14 female
Cropping pattern: Rice-rice
Fertility rating: Low with 1 fertilizer guide group (FG 01)
Planting season: Wet 2018, 2019 and 2020; Dry 2018
*2019 dry season was terminated due to drought and planting period was shifted to the wet season of 2020 to avoid crop failure
Site 3: Brgy. San Jose, Norala, South
Cotabato
San Jose Norala Communal Irrigators Association
TD area: 15-ha
No. of cooperators: 14
Gender profile of cooperators: 12 male and 2 female
Cropping pattern: Rice-rice-rice
Fertility rating: Moderately low with 2 fertilizer guide groups (FG 78 and 110)
Planting season: Wet 2018, 2019 and 2020; Dry 2018
*2019 dry season was terminated due to earthquake-damaged irrigation system and planting period was shifted to wet season of 2020 to avoid crop failure
Coordination with Partners and Site Validation
Occidental Mindoro
Bohol
South Cotabato
Inception Briefings
In 2018, an inception briefing was held to formalize the partnership through the ceremonial signing of the pledge of commitment with the farmer-cooperators and the distribution of fertilizer inputs. It also served as an avenue to discuss the fertilizer guide as contained in the soil health cards and farmers' diaries that were provided.
Technical briefing was also conducted prior to planting every cropping season. The aim was to discuss the production data of the previous cropping and ascertain the biotic and abiotic factors that may have impacted production.
The briefings were attended by the cooperators, other officers and members of the SWISA, and officials and staff of the Barangay Council, Municipal Agriculture Office (OMA) and Provincial Agriculture Office (OPA).
The Soil Health Card and Farmer's Diary
Soil Health Card is a personalized card per farmer-cooperator containing information about the soil test result and the directions for the fertilizer guide
Farmers' Diary provided to aid the cooperators keep track or record farm activities was emphasized to ensure more accurate data/information.
Establishment and Monitoring of the TDs
Occidental Mindoro
Bohol
South Cotabato
Harvest Festival: A Thanksgiving Day
Occidental Mindoro
Bohol
To celebrate and conclude a fruitful partnership, a harvest festival was held at each TD. The event kicked off with a thanksgiving mass at the barangay chapel. Participants and guests were then ushered to the TD site for the ceremonial harvest and that was followed by a closing program at the barangay hall .
Leading the activity were the farmer-cooperators and SWISA officers. Also gracing the events were officials and staff from the Barangay Council, MLGU, PLGU, DA-RFO and the DA-BSWM.
3 harvest festivals conducted
228 participants and guests attended
South Cotabato
Summary of Production Data
In general, yield was relatively the same as the farmers' practice despite a decrease in fertilizer usage by 38.0-42.0%. With less fertilizer inputs, income increased by 4.5-25.9%.
2018 Cropping Season
Wet Season (May - Oct. 2018):
Decreased fertilizer usage by 42.0% or equivalent to less 4.16 bags/ha;
Yield decreased by 9.4% (0.52 tons/ha). Cooperators attributed lower yield to the seed variety used (cultivar 2021 and genetic);
Nonetheless, income increased by 4.5%.
Dry season (Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019):
Decreased fertilizer usage by 38.0% or equivalent to less 3.52 bags/ha;
Slight increase in yield by 0.09 tons/ha;
Resulting in increased income by 25.9%.
2019 Cropping Season
Wet season (May - Sept. 2019):
Slight decrease in yield by 2.5% (0.14 tons/ha) due to Typhoon Ursula;
Nonetheless, income increased by 17.2%.
Dry season (Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2020)
Yield decreased by 9.5% (0.74 tons/ha), attributed to crop lodging during the reproductive stage due to heavy rainfall and strong winds as well as pest infestation;
Nonetheless, income increased by 7.2%.
In general, the increase in fertilizer usage by 53.6-86.5% translated into an increase in yield (61.2-65.1%) and income (131.8-135.0%).
2018 Cropping Season
Wet Season (Jul. - Nov. 2018)
Increased fertilizer usage by 53.6% (3.75 bags/ha);
Increased yield by 61.2% (1.58 tons/ha);
Hence, income increased by 135.0%.
Dry Season (Dec. 2018 - Apr. 2019)
Increased fertilizer usage by 86.5% (5.45 bags/ha);
Yield increased by 65.1% (1.62 tons/ha) despite rice blast infestation resulting to 0.70 tons/ha unfilled grains;
Income increased by 131.8%
2019 Cropping Season
Wet Season (Aug. - Dec. 2019)
Prolonged dry spell in the Province severely affected 92.7% or 13.9 ha of the TD;
Hence, yield dropped by 33.3% (0.86 tons/ha).
Dry Season
Planting period was terminated due to drought and shifted to 2020 wet season to avoid crop failure.
2020 Cropping Season
Note: The PAO provided seeds (Hybrid - Long Ping ) as a counterpart
TD vs Municipal and Provincial Average Yield
2020 Wet Season
Attained a yield of 5.67 tons/ha. This was higher by 31.9% and 23.8% than the municipal (4.30 tons/ha) and provincial (4.58 tons/ha) average yield respectively.
2018 Cropping Season
Wet Season (Jul. - Oct. 2018)
Fertilizer usage decreased by 5.8% (0.35 bags/ha);
Yield increased by 12.7% (0.54 tons/ha) despite severe occurrence of pests as well as the use of recycled seeds;
Income increased by 25.3%.
Dry Season (Nov. 2018 - Feb. 2019)
Fertilizer usage decreased by 16.3% or equivalent to 1.27 bags/ha;
Yield slightly increased by 1.9% (0.08 tons/ha) even with the occurrence of pests, weeds and off-type plants;
Income increased by 17.1%.
2019 Cropping
Wet Season (Aug. - Dec. 2019)
Yield increased by 8.0% (0.42 tons/ha);
Income increased by 5.9%
Dry Season
Planting period was terminated due to earthquake-damaged irrigation system and shifted to wet season of 2020 to avoid crop failure
2020 Cropping
Wet Season (Jun. - Sept. 2020)
Slight decrease in yield by 4.2% (0.18 tons/ha); attributed to pestilence (white stemborer) and crop lodging resulting to unfilled grains (10-35%);
Income decreased by 14.6%.
Acknowledgement
Occidental Mindoro
Mr. Sofronio B. Baranda
Provincial Agriculturist, Occidental Mindoro
Mr. Arman M. Gatchalian
Technician, PAO Occidental Mindoro
Hon. Andres D. Dangeros
Mayor, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Ms. Lina T. De Leon
MAO, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro
Ms. Wilma G. Sagun
Rice Technician, Sablayan, Occ. Mindoro
Hon. Bernardo C. San Diego
Brgy. Captain. Paetan, Sablayan, Occ. Min
Mr. Armanddo Estanes
Regional SWISA Federated President
Bohol
Mr. Larry M. Pamugas
OIC- Provincial Agriculturist, Bohol
Ms. Gertrudis R. Fuentes
Head, Crops Division, PAO Bohol
Ms. Lorebien N. Lagapa
Rice Coordinator, PAO Bohol
Hon. Juanito L. Jayoma
Mayor, Mabini, Bohol
Ms. Maria Royana M. Milana
MAO, Mabini, Bohol
Mr. Nelson Salaum
Municipal Rice Technician
Hon. Carlito S. Cuizona
Brgy. Captain, San Jose, Mabini, Bohol
Hon. Lilianita L. Apparri
Brgy. Counsilor, San Jose, Mabini, Bohol
South Cotabato
Mr. Ray H. Embajador
OIC-Chief Operations Divisions, DA-RFO XII
Mr. Bernard D. Pacete
Project Evaluation Officer II, DA-RFO XII
Ms. Justina P. Navarrette
Former- Provincial Agriculturist, South Cotabato
Hon. Clemente Fedoc
Mayor, Norala, South Cotabato
Ms. Trinidad C. Januto
Former- Municipal Agriculturist, Norala
Ms. Sammie B. Barrera
Municipal Agriculturist, Norala
Mr. Erwin P. Somodio
Agricultural Technician/MENRO, MAO
Mr. Romel B. Evasco
Agricultural Technician, MAO
Hon. Salvador F. Floro
Brgy. Captain, San Jose, Norala
