Focus Group Discussi

Alangalang, Leyte FGD Tool 1 : Community Situation and Rice Production

-Burabod CIS Location -Farmers were happy after the construdtion of Irrigation facilities in the locality. -Farmers were contented with the water service given. Land Tenure -100 % of the farmers in the CIS were tenant. - During WS, farmers yield ranges from 60-80 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 38-46 kilos which depends on the sack they used (i.e. feeds) - During DS, farmers yield ranges from 120-140 bags/ha(Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40-46 kilos, which depends on the sack they used (i.e. feeds). Farmers -The community population estimates to 1,200 and 2% of the population were not farmers. -The Irrigators Association has 36 members (12F : 24M). - PSB Rc18, PSB Rc82,NSIC Rc222, PG7, Agaw-buhay Rice Varieties

Parameters

FGD

Production

-The used of the said variety is based on the following reasons: a) Early maturing (90-97 barter system (i.e. seeds) is practiced in the locality. -Most of the farmers in the community planted PSB Rc18. -Most farmers were not familiar with the Buffer Stocking Program. -Farmers were more familiar with the Community Seed Banking, the giving of 2kgs RS seeds.

Seed Buffer Stocking System

- The common pest observed were Kuhol ,Stemborer, Black bug, Rodents, and Rice Bug. Pests, Diseases, and Remedies

-The used of pesticides (spray) is the common remedy they applied.

Rice Productivity Rice Seed Production

- Most farmers were familiar with the Palaycheck System but, not all adopt the system . -The rice seeds of the community sourced at MLGU-DA Office, and co-farmers. - There were no registered seedgrowers in the community.

- Most farmers commented, seeds procured from MLGU-DA were sometimes contain w

Gross Income from Rice Farming

-The total production cost of the farmers range from Php 10,000 - 15,000/ha.

Gender Participation

- Farmers income range from Php 30,000 - 40,000/ha. - 90% of the farmers in the community may it IA members or not were males. - The common roles of female farmers assist in weeding, transplanting, harvesting(garab - The common roles of male farmers were on land preparation, planting, harvesting,and - There were instances, in the absence of male some females do the work of male. - The were 4 female officers in the IA and they hold the IA positions as Secretary, Treasurer, President, and Board of Trustees (BOT).

- Lack of Capital (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides) - Lack of Post-Harvest Facilities ( Rice Mill, Bodega, Solar Dryers) - Farmers Attitude - The IA had sumitted a request on solar dryer since Others (Problems, Issues, Concern) 2010, unfortunately was not able to comply the documents (i.e lack of mayor endorsement). - Most farmers suggested if government would give priority/program on the sourcing of

- Issues and concerns were already raised to the government offices/concern agencies i

FGD Tool 2 : Rice Marketing Situation

Marketing Program Support and Facilities Agri-Information Network - Farmers were familiar with the NFA procurement of Palay. - NFA procured the palay at 18% Moisture content. - Most farmers sell their palay individually and after harvest. - The NFA price is Php 17.00/kg. - The private buyer price for palay ranges from Php 9.00 - 13.00 /kg. - There were 10 operational tractor and 10 operational thresher in the Community. Most farmers rent it per day, amounting to Php 2,500 (includes the driver fee,machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor). In the case of sufficiency and accessibility, they formulated a schedule.

Pre and Post-harvest Processing Facilities

Transportation and Communication - Most farmers don't have a problem on the transportation and communication facilitie Each rent pays Php 15-20/sack). Facilities - Sufficient Rice Seeds and Rice in the area. - There were government (NFA) and private buyers in the municipality. - Private buyers prices depends on the supply of rice seeds and rice demand. - The higher the supply the lower the price of commodity. - Both male and female can do marketing activities.

Supply and Demand

Gender Participation

Problems and Potentials

- The common issue during marketing is the uncontrollable low price of palay by the pri - In NFA, the term (18%MC) must be obtain by the farmers. - Farmer suggested a controllable and reasonable price of palay.

FGD Tool 3 : Rice Production Support systems

Extension Services

- The training on Organic Production, Palaycheck System were already conducted in the

- The common technology assistance given to the farmers that participated were seeds, - Private companies had already conducted trainings and breifings re : Used of chemical - AT signed in the community is seldomly seen. - AT's seen during trainings, seminar, and breifing in the community.

Extension Workers

- The training/orientation/briefing conducted in the community used flipcharts, visual a

Benefits to Farmers Problems and Potentials

-Most farmers had agreed , they were not yet satisfied with the extension services. The - Additional knowledge and new technology techniques on rice production.

- During trainings/breifing/meetings not all farmers participates the activity (conflict on

FGD Tool 4 : IA Situationer

Performance Status
Management Technical Aspects Operational Financial

- Officers were effectively manged the area.

- IAs discussed with the policies, rules, systems and procedures but not all farmers/mem - There is an operational guidelines of the IA but not all member complied with. - The members were entitled to pay Php 100.00 as there membership fee.

- The collected fund is used during clean-up drive (pintakasi) or during meetings. Some w -NIA had already conducted trainings such as SMT and SPPF. - Not all farmers/members attended the trainings due to conflict of schedule.

Membership Development and Strengthening Organizational Sustainability

Membership and Leadership

- Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their best to sustain the associa - It is the responsibility of male and female to participate and cooperate the different ac

- There are 36 members in the organizations (12F:24M). - The organization manage by the president, vice president, secretary,treasurer, Board o - The common roles and obligation of the leaders and members were canal monitoring - Gender is not a hindrance of being a member. Collective Undertaking - In doing collective undertaking, male or female can do the job. - The farmers covered by the irrigation system pay the irrigation fee amounting to Php 1,200/ha.

FGD Tool 5 : CIS Situationer

Performance Status
Management

- Most farmers commented that the the irrigation facility is soon to be effectively mana

Technical Aspects Operational Financial Organizational Sustainability

Service Area Water Access

- Most farmers commented that the technical aspects of the facility were adhered throu who were stubborn and hard-headed. - The association in coordination with NIA, scheduling of water distribution soon to be d - All the data were stored and keep by the Treasure and Secretary of the association. Ev - Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their best to maintain the irrigat - Most farmers are CARP beneficiares. - No funds availbale for more expansion. - In the absence of water schedule, conflicts in the locality occur. - Tail end areas can't availed water since, some farmers make hole on the canal or made

Focus Group Discussion

FGD Sites Carigara, Leyte
-Manloy CIS (composed of Brgy. San Juan-ManloyBarayong- Nauguisan) Irrigation facilities in the locality. - Recently, the Manloy IA name changed to SMBN IA. - Most of the farmers in the CIS were tenant.

- During WS & DS, farmers yield ranges from 80-90 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40-45 kilos.

- The overall members of the association is 240 farmers (50F;190M). - PSB Rc18,PSB Rc82, NSIC Rc214, NSIC Rc216, NSIC Rc156, NSIC Rc256, M3(inbred)

llowing reasons: a) Early maturing (90-97 days), b) High yielder, c) recommended by co-farmer through their experiences, d) cality. - The common variety planted in the locality were PSB Rc18 and PSB Rc82. - Most farmers were familiar with the program. - Some of the farmers affected by calamity have availed the free CS seeds used rehab.

mborer, Black bug, Rodents, and Rice Bug. The common disease observed was tungro.

remedy they applied.

eck System but, not all adopt the system .

MLGU-DA Office, and co-farmers. community.

om MLGU-DA were sometimes contain weed seeds, and sometimes had diseases when planted.

- Farmers income depends on the number of bags produced. - Most farmers don't sell their produced, they used it for home consumption. - Most members of the association were males.

n weeding, transplanting, harvesting(garab), and as cook. and preparation, planting, harvesting,and threshing. some females do the work of male. - The were 6 female officers in the IA and they hold the IA positions as Secretary, Treasurer, Board of Trustees (BOT). - Lack of Capital (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides)

- Farmers Attitude

d give priority/program on the sourcing of capital.

he government offices/concern agencies if they were given the opportunity of there were staff visits there place.

ment of Palay.

tent. after harvest. Php 9.00 - 13.00 /kg. - There were operational tractor and operational thresher in the Community. Most farmers rent it per day, amounting to Php 2,000 (includes the driver fee,machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor). In the case of sufficiency and accessibility, they formulated a schedule.

ansportation and communication facilities during marketing since there were rented vehicles and cellular connections in the area. - Sufficient Rice Seeds and Rice in the area. - There were private buyers in the municipality. - Private buyers prices depends on the supply of rice seeds and rice demand. - The higher the supply the lower the price of commodity. - Both male and female can do marketing activities.

ncontrollable low price of palay by the private individual. y the farmers. ble price of palay.

ck System were already conducted in the community.

the farmers that participated were seeds, snacks, t-shirts, sometimes fertilizers, and chemical pesticides (private companies). ainings and breifings re : Used of chemical pesticides. -- AT named Mr. Romeo Makabenta. - AT seen during trainings, seminar, and breifing in the community. He also visits the community and do rice field observation.

n the community used flipcharts, visual aids, and brochures.

satisfied with the extension services. They asked for more trainings re : rice production and financal assistance. echniques on rice production.

mers participates the activity (conflict on the farm schedule and activities).

-New sets of officers were elected.

s and procedures but not all farmers/members attends the meeting.

ut not all member complied with.

0 as there membership fee.

ive (pintakasi) or during meetings. Some were keep for future used ( irrigation maintenance).

MT and SPPF.

ngs due to conflict of schedule.

y will try their best to sustain the association. participate and cooperate the different activities of the organization.

- The overall members of the association is 240 farmers (50F;190M). ce president, secretary,treasurer, Board of Trustees.

ers and members were canal monitoring and attend the meeting/seminars/training.

r.

le can do the job.

tion facility is soon to be effectively managed.

aspects of the facility were adhered through meeting and trainings conducted by the officers/NIA. But, their were still farmers

eduling of water distribution soon to be developed. asure and Secretary of the association. Every release of fund were liquidated. y will try their best to maintain the irrigation facility.. - none

the locality occur. e farmers make hole on the canal or made barrier to stop water from flowing.

Tanauan, Leyte
-Picas-San Vicente CIS - Some farmers practiced 3rd crop/ratooning due to availability of water supply. - 75 % of the farmers in the locality were tenant, and 25% owned their rice field.

- During WS & DS, farmers yield ranges from 100-120 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40-45 kilos.

- The community is comprised of 268 farmers. The 234 farmers were member of the association(56 F; 178M) - Masipag, TH82(hybrid),NSIC Rc160, PSB Rc18, NSIC Rc214.

der, c) recommended by co-farmer through their experiences, d)

-Most of the farmers in the community planted PSB Rc18. -Most farmers were not familiar with the Buffer Stocking Program. -Farmers were more familiar with the Community Seed Banking, the giving of 2kgs RS seeds.

ease observed was tungro. -The used of pesticides (spray) is the common remedy they applied.Some farmers apply penicillin/teramycin(13 tablets) and mixed to 16L kanpsack sprayer.

metimes had diseases when planted.

-The total production cost of the farmers range from Php 20,000/ha. - Farmers income range from Php 30,000 - 50,000/ha. - Most members of the association were males.

- The were 3 female officers in the IA and they hold the IA positions as Vice President,Secretary, and Auditor. - Lack of Capital (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides)

- Farmers Attitude

the opportunity of there were staff visits there place.

- There were 7 operational tractor and 6 operational thresher in the Community. Most farmers rent it per day, amounting to Php 2,500 (includes the driver fee,machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor). In the case of sufficiency and accessibility, they formulated a schedule.

g since there were rented vehicles and cellular connections in the area. - Sufficient Rice Seeds and Rice in the area.

. - Private buyers prices depends on the supply of rice seeds and rice demand. - The higher the supply the lower the price of commodity. - Both male and female can do marketing activities.

ometimes fertilizers, and chemical pesticides (private companies). - AT named Mr. Nick Liberato.

g in the community. He also visits the community and do rice field

rainings re : rice production and financal assistance.

e and activities).

meeting.

re used ( irrigation maintenance).

anization. The 234 farmers were member of the association(56 F; 178M)

eeting/seminars/training.

- The farmers covered by the irrigation system pay the irrigation fee amounting to Php 1,600/ha.

rainings conducted by the officers/NIA. But, their were still farmers

d were liquidated. - 4 has within the CIS were CARP beneficiares.

ater from flowing.

RaFPEP-IRPEP Midterm Performance Assessment

Focus Group Discussions Region 8 Highlights of Discussions PARAMETERS Roxas CIS, Calbayog Tool 1. Community Situation and Rice Production Location For the IAs there was a big difference in their community when the CIS in the area was rehabilitated and had water for their fields. These are in ways such as being able to crop three (3) times per year. At the household level, some of the farmers were able to use their additional income to finance the study of their children, to pay their debts, and to buy production inputs such as fertilizer and pesticides. However, some problems mentioned were: lack of postharvest facilities in their area. Three (3) covered barangays: Roxas, Pilar, Bayo

Land Tenure

Most of the farmers (80%) are tenants of the land they are tilling. The CIS covers 150 has.

Production

WS: 70-97 sacks at 50 kg each per ha DS: 50-80 sacks at 50 kg each per ha

Farmers

Rice Varieties

There are 145 farmers in the area - 85 are members of the association. In the total rice farmers in the area, only 11 are women. Red rice, Rc 18, 214, 82, 144,128, 126, 218, 224 The most common variety is Rc18 for the following reasons: -recommended variety -maganda ang tubo -almost 50% increase in harvest -less susceptible to disease -ability to recover from diseases

Seed buffer stocking system

They are aware of the buffer stocking system. There were six (6) that availed of the program.

Pests, Diseases, and Remedies

Common: Black bug, stemborer, rat, rice bug, golden kuhol cricket blight/BLB, tungro

Remedies Some are following the integrated pest management taught during the PalayCheck FFS; some are having self-help in learning the system

Common: Spraying of pesticides (Kara

Farmers shared of using antibacterial medicines such as penicillin, terramycin, and amoxicillin mixed with the spray as recommended by the DA municipal office in Calbayog Rice Productivity Some key checks of Palaycheck system technology is being applied.

There were suggestions on having a portion on the discoloration of plants in the PalayCheck

Rice Seed Production

There used to be four (4) seed growers in the area but the two (2) had either died or had no license anymore. The farmers said they exchange seeds to the municipal office. Seed exchange to growers costs PHP 1,200 per bag (certified). One farmer shared that the seeds they acquired from the municipal office had Tungro disease.

Gross Income from Rice Farming PHP 58,200 gross income Less: Expenses PHP 25,000/ha The farmers said that the rice price in the market dictates their income

Gender participation

The farmers shared of the gender roles between men and women in farming/rice productio

Problems and potentials

Men-planting, harvesting, operation of tractor and thresher, use of draft animals Women-weeding, planting, drying of palay, monitoring of field activities On rice production, they have the same problem in the lack of capital that result in them being thrown on debt. In this regard, they suggested that this is the area that could be improved on. Farmers with providing a 'rollover fund' for every association that they can use in production such as fert possible. If they can, they are willing to put up counterparts for the support.

Farmers from Napuro CIS suggested provisions of machineries for rice production. They also compared to banks. Their suggestions were communicated to the DA office in Calbayog City; DAR Secretary was informed on this where they also requested for PHFs amounting to 1.4 million

Tool no. 2 Marketing Situation Marketing Program Support and They said that NFA offers a high price of PhP17/kg of dry palay but there are too many proc Facilities takes almost one (1) month for NFA to give the check. In this way, they prefer private buye Agri-information Network Pre and Postharvest Facilities Price information mostly comes from buyers; sometimes the informations comes from NFA - There were 25 operational tractor, 5 operational thresher, and 60 operational 'surod' in the community. Most farmers rent these facilities on a per day basis: Tractor - approx Php 2,500 (includes driver's fee, machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor); Surod-PhP 450/day; Thresher-payment for 1 sack = 2 gantas (can).

Although they have undergone training on collective marketing system by NFA, they are no

A schedule is being followed during harvest season to accommodate all the farmers; howev Transportation and Communication Facilities The farmers said that they contract out individuals for the transportation with cost PhP 50-60 per sack (oneway). Texting is also a major means of communication.

Supply and Demand of Rice

The farmers said that there were shortage in the supply of rice mainly because large portions of the produce are made payments to debts.

Gender Participation on Rice Marketing Problems and potentials

The men were mostly the ones doing the marketing aspect. The farmers wanted to increase the buying price of bigas in the market. In harvest season, competition with Bicol farmers is happening, thus, there is the tendency to decrease their own prices to be able to sell. Potentials The farmers suggested giving capital for the organization to buy the produce of its organization and sell these to the market.

Tool no. 3 Rice Production Support Systems Extension services The farmers said that they have undergone trainings on PalayCheck through the ATI; they w VFS, GST, FMS, BLDC, SMT, and SPPF through NIA; and collective marketing system by the N Extension workers There is one (1) Agricultural Technician in the area and extension support/service is provided twice per cropping season. The farmers said that during the training, they were provided with t-shirts, food/snacks, IEC materials and samples of production inputs such as seeds and fertilizer.

They said that they are contented with the extension services but there could be improvem the advantages and disadvantages of a certain variety, ask of their experiences, recommen

Most of the participation in the trainings come from women members of the association w benefits/advantages of adopting the PalayCheck, the farmers are not applying all the key ch Tool 4. IA Situationer

Peformance status of the IA

For the organization management aspect, the members said that they do not have problem focus management. In the technical aspect, other members are not totally following policie reviewed for approval.

Operation-wise, there were members that put materials in the systems to prevent water flo the CIS. In Roxas CIS, a system is followed in gathering members for a meeting. There is a fi announcement is already unnecessary.

Sustainability

The fees being paid by members upon their membership in the association range from PHP They said that these are used for activities such as 'Pintakasi' and other community-based p The members said that even though IRPEP has already been completed, the association mig sustained.

Membership and leadership

Collective Undertaking Tool 5. CIS Situationer Peformance status of the CIS

Most of the participants seemed contented with the leadership in the organization; howeve they hope to solve by encouraging other to attend meetings. Women hold leadership positions such as BOT, Secretary, Treasurer. The members said tha equality in operations and management of the association with regard to gender. The leaders, on the other hand, said that they do not get material things out of being office being invited in seminars and other events representing their respective IAs. Both male and female members are participating in the activities listed: provision of input s networking and linkaging, and irrigation-related. There were no collective undertakings or a

The members said that problems in the performance of the systems rehabilitated/restored members not reached by water, which led to them not paying financial dues.

In Roxas and La Paz CISs, the farmers commented that the problems in water supply could b that canals must be widened and its height be increased from the floor to ensure that wate

In La Paz CIS, the farmers were saying that the design during the planning stage was not fol contractors' work and capacities to carry out the rehab works. There were issues on CBU am to them even after months of completion of construction.

For the financial aspect, not all members are paying the ISF. The farmers suggested having t members. The ISF costs PHP 1,600 per ha and could be paid in kind (palay).

Service Areas Water Access Problems and potentials

On sustainability, the farmers in Roxas said that they shall utilize their funds for the O&M o La Paz CISs are considering strategies to expand the systems and the corresponding fund so Most of the lands where the CISs were located are ARC areas and covered under the agrari Discussed in the Performance section Discussed in the Performance section

Napuro CIS, Sta. Margarita The members said that the community is developing but not totally.

La Paz CIS, San Jorge The CIS was completed but not yet turned over. There is an ongoing SIP in the community. There is also a DAR financing there.

Some said that there were instances that water distribution is not equal and not enough.

There had been collective undertaking in the community. Irrigated Area: 136 has; Service area: 110 has According to the farmers, the CIS services 45 has There are 146 farmers in the area wherein 132 where all farmers are members of the are members of the association. association. 30% of the total farmers are leasing their lands; 90% of the members of the association are tenants 80 bags / 1.5 ha at 40 kgs (without using WS/DS: 93 bags/ha ; 60 bags/ha if there is no fertilizer) fertilizer The farmers said that it is the same with dry or wet season. 52 members

Basmatic rice, Rc 18, 214, 112, 222

Rc 18, 14, 146, 222, 160, 52, 12, 62, 216, hybrid (Bigante)

ollowing reasons:

They are not familiar/aware of the program. Some commented that it could be because of the lack of information dissemination.

ug, golden kuhol maya/birds Tungro (seldom) Common: Spraying of pesticides (Karate, _____) Bylocide (?), manual picking of golden kuhol

Tungro Majority of the farmers use pesticides

Some members are applying the PalayCheck Farmers mentioned of learning from PalayCheck technology but not all because they commented training that spraying pesticides can harm plants that it is costly and laborious to apply. The IA members also mentioned of applying transplanting method The IA is still undergoing the FFS of PalayCheck. So far, they metioned of adapting IPM, synchronized planting, others might be adapted given financial support or capital As for suggestions, the farmers said giving capital or if not, 'in kind' contributions such as fertilizer and seeds There were three (3) seed growers but as of April, the two (2) have not yet renewed their accreditation; the farmers said that there is 9 has of land for seed production.

For some, there is the belief that the harvest must not be mixed as to what shall be sold to the market and to be allocated for household consumption -The rice seeds of the community sourced at MLGU-DA Office, and co-farmers; there were no Seed growers in the area.

PHP 25,000-30,000

Not all farmers are selling their produce; some are keeping them for HH consumption Mang Victor said that he places only 60 bags for sale.

ween men and women in farming/rice production:

tor and thresher, use of draft animals monitoring of field activities

e area that could be improved on. Farmers within Roxas CIS suggested that financial assistance could be tion that they can use in production such as fertilizers and pesticides. They do not want free inputs as much as up counterparts for the support.

ons of machineries for rice production. They also suggested having a lending institution with small interest Concerns were communicated to the DA

P17/kg of dry palay but there are too many processes and requirements to comply with. As for the payment, it the check. In this way, they prefer private buyers for their produce. There were businessmen who give the farmers info on current prices. - There were 6 operational tractor, 6 operational thresher, and 8 rice mill in the community - all privately owned. There is a solar dryer in the community that farmers can use for FREE but on a first come, first served basis. The facilities have the following fee on a per day basis: Tractor - approx Php 1,500 (includes driver's fee, machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor); Rice mill-PhP 40 per can.

collective marketing system by NFA, they are not selling collectively.

- There were 30 operational tractor, 2 operational manual thresher, 3 rice mills in the community - all privately owned. The cooperative/association has a solar dryer that was funded through a loan from DAR; there is a flatbed dryer but is not working. There is a payment of 1/3 ganta (1 litro hunay) per 1 sack of palay to be dried. These are put together for selling in the market.

The thresher can be used for FREE but on a first come-first served basis. The facilities have the following fee: Tractor - approx Php 2,600 (includes driver's fee, machinery fee, food, cigarettes, liquor) for 2 hours; Rice mill-PhP 40 per can. season to accommodate all the farmers; however, they said that these facilities are not yet enough. They have no problem in transportation of their They have no problem in these areas. produce. As for communication, texting is a major means/medium to gather and disseminate information on meetings and seminar schedules from DA and NIA.

According to the farmers, there were no problems in these areas except during calamities. There were also a big drop in rice price when the produce are used as payment to debts wherein the PhP 600-800 price per sack is reduced to PhP 400. The farmers said that both men and women do marketing of their produce. The main problem in marketing according to the farmers is the low price for bigas and the lack of capital to sell their produce to the market.

The farmers said that after the harvest season, they are having rice supply problems.

Participation of men and women depends on who is available. The farmers are at the mercy of traders and businesses where they are in debted to.

According to farmers, the NFA must increase their buying price for rice such as PhP30/kg; in the event that this happens, they will choose selling to the government instead of the businessmen.

trainings on PalayCheck through the ATI; they were also provided with trainings under IA strengthening such as gh NIA; and collective marketing system by the NFA. According to the farmers, there were four (4) The farmers said that they have two (2) ATs that LGUs that monitor their farming activities. visit them six (6) times per cropping season to However, the farmers said that the ATs have no disseminate information, remind them of the initiative in monitoring the farming activities. application of fertilizer, and others. The ATs are They said that the farmers are visiting the ATs in also there for the exchange of seeds. their offices to communicate their concern then the LGUs shall go in the fields. In this regards, some farmers are re-echoing the lessons from the trainings to fellow farmers.

extension services but there could be improvements such as checking in on them regularly, advising them of ain variety, ask of their experiences, recommended technologies, and other information relevant to farming.

ome from women members of the association while men are in the fields. While they have found the Check, the farmers are not applying all the key checks due to financial constraints (?).

he members said that they do not have problems. In some cases, they have sectors within the association to , other members are not totally following policies of the association; as for Napuro, their by-laws are still being

put materials in the systems to prevent water flowing, which becomes a problem with farmers at the tail-end of n gathering members for a meeting. There is a fixed schedule monthly wherein texting/house-to-house

r membership in the association range from PHP 40-150 comprise of joining/registration fee and annual fee. such as 'Pintakasi' and other community-based programs. has already been completed, the association might be The members said that sustainability of the organization also depends on the officials/leaders of the IA. d with the leadership in the organization; however, there were problems in the participation of members, which attend meetings. OT, Secretary, Treasurer. The members said that there were no obstacles in women being officers. There is the association with regard to gender. hey do not get material things out of being officers. Their benefits are having additional jobs/responsibilities and representing their respective IAs. pating in the activities listed: provision of input supply, extension and education, processing and marketing, ated. There were no collective undertakings or activities on group and emergency lending.

formance of the systems rehabilitated/restored come from the scheduling of water distribution. There were to them not paying financial dues.

mented that the problems in water supply could be the design of the system itself. The farmers in Roxas said be increased from the floor to ensure that water flows up to the tail-end.

the design during the planning stage was not followed. They also said that they were not contented with the ut the rehab works. There were issues on CBU amounting to PHP 10,000 that still haven't paid by the contractor of construction.

e paying the ISF. The farmers suggested having the matter discussed at a higher level to penalize non-paying nd could be paid in kind (palay).

that they shall utilize their funds for the O&M of the systems even after IRPEP. On the other hand, Napuro and pand the systems and the corresponding fund source for this. ted are ARC areas and covered under the agrarian reform areas. Most of the IA members said that they have no fund yet to expand their systems.

Focus Group Discussion

Jiabong, Samar FGD Tool 1 : Community Situation and Rice Production
Camaruboan CIS Farmers were contented with the water service given. Camaruboan is the rice granary of Jiabong Location

Parameters

FGD Sites

Land Tenure

99 % of the farmers in the CIS are tenant. During WS, farmers yield ranges from 28-40 cavans/ha (Fresh weight). Each cavans has a mass of 60-65 kilos. During DS, farmers yield ranges from 20-30 cavans/ha(Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 60-65 kilos. The number of community farmers estimates to 97 (35% F : 65% M) The Irrigators Association has 84 members (50% F : 50% M). RC18: high yielding, pest resistant, environment suitable

Production

Farmers

Rice Varieties 80% of the farmers in the community planted RC18. Most farmers were not familiar with the buffer stocking program, although they have knowedge about seed banking. Farmers were able to avail seeds from the program, including RC224 and RC212. However, the seeds provided did not suit well with the environmental condition of the area thus yielding poor results.

Seed Buffer Stocking System

The common pest observed were Kuhol, Maya, Rodents, and Rice Bug. Pests, Diseases, and Remedies Spraying insecticides is the common remedy being applied. The DA thought them the proper way to plant the seeds.

Rice Productivity

Farmers experience less improvements due to financial problems. The farmers seek financial support from the DA-LGU Most farmers only plant good seeds. They also apply palitan-system of seeds. Poor availability of commercial seeds/seeds produced by local seed grower leads to use of good seeds. Presents problems such as shortage of seed inputs.

Rice Seed Production

40 cav can be cultivated from 1 ha of land Gross Income from Rice Farming Most farmers don't sell their produced, they used it for home consumption. Female farmers spray fertilizers and insecticides Male farmers do the land preparation, planting, harvesting,and threshing. Gender Participation There were instances, in the absence of male, some females do the work of male. 15 officers, 5 females and 10 males 9 IA officers, 3 females and 6 males

Lack of Capital (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides)

Most farmers suggested if government would Others (Problems, Issues, Concern) give priority/program on the sourcing of capital.

FGD Tool 2 : Rice Marketing Situation

Farmers were familiar with the NFA procurement of Palay.

Marketing Program Support and Facilities

The program was helpful but the farmers have difficulties on selling the palay

However, for others, the harvest are for their consumption only because of insufficien

Agri-Information Network

No collective marketing. Low market value of rice, the NFA price is Php 17.00/kg.

Information on rice price are from the radio and television. Tractor: privately owned, more than enough, P220/hr, 20 units

Pre and Post-harvest Processing Facilities

Thresher: privately owned, insufficient, newly tested, 1 unit

Rice Mill: privately owned, sufficient, P35/can, poor quality product, 3 units Dryer: IA owned, P17/sack, 1 unit Jeepney and trucks are the mean Transportation and Communication transportations Facilities

Transportation and Communication Facilities They contact the transportation by texting The farmers only know the system of information exchange by text from the FFS or "tanong-tanong" system Available rice consumption is sufficient for Brgy. Camaruboan However, rice availability for whole Jiabong is highly insufficient NFA buyers check first the moisture content of rice, P17/kilo for dry and P14/kilo for wet Businessmen buy the rice for P14/kilo without conditions Both male and female can do marketing activities. The common issue during marketing is the uncontrollable low price of palay by the private individual. Uncontrollable in a sense that the farmers cannot change the national price of palay by their own

Supply and Demand

Gender Participation

Problems and Potentials Farmer suggested a controllable and reasonable price of palay. Like if the price of palay is going too low, their going to have a suggested limited price during lowpeak seasons

FGD Tool 3 : Rice Production Support systems

Extension Services The training on Rice Production, Palaycheck System, FFS, System Management, GST, Values Information were already conducted in the community. Extension support is late. Issues that were supposed to be immediately attended to were not tended due to late support service. Extension Workers AT failed to give out reference materials. Additional knowledge and new technology techniques on rice production.

Benefits to Farmers

Problems and Potentials

During trainings/breifing/meetings not all farmers participates the activity (conflict on the farm schedule and activities).

FGD Tool 4 : IA Situationer

Performance Status
Management

Very supportive and active because whatever work that are needed to be done, they were being informed to the members IAs discussed with the policies, rules, systems and procedures but not all farmers/members attends the meeting. There is operational guidelines of the IA but not all member complied with. Not all members could pay up the certain fees needed Gender sensitivity trainings, seminars, SMT and others are implemented.

Technical Aspects

Operational Financial

Membership Development and Strengthening

Stable and most farmers(member/leaders) say that they will try their best to sustain the association.
Organizational Sustainability

Membership and Leadership

There are 84 members in the organizations (50% F : 50% M). The organization manage by the president, vice president, secretary,treasurer, Board of Trustees. The common roles and obligation of the leaders and members were canal monitoring and attend the meeting/seminars/training. Gender is not a hindrance of being a member.

Collective Undertaking

Networking and linkaging is being coordinated through the Brgy. Captain In doing collective undertaking, male or female can do the job.

FGD Tool 5 : CIS Situationer

Performance Status
Management Technical Aspects Operational Financial

Before land preparation,the canals are being cleaned.

Organizational Sustainability

Service Area

The collected money FOR THEIR ORGANIZATION are being used as fare for the trainings Benefits will be given if the members will continue to pay up. Other palay areas are being used to plant corn, vegetables and peanuts 2-3 sacks of palay are being used to pay by the tenants Tail end areas can't availed water because of non-synchronous planting

Water Access

Problems and Potentials

Limited budget

FGD Sites Basey, Samar

Loog CIS Loog farmers are able to harvest rice for two (2) seasons now as compared to before. Thus, way of living in the community has improved.

Pelit CIS water service given. Status living in the community has improved because of the irrigation

Most of the farmers are landowners

A little over 50% of Farmers are tenants and more than 40% are landowners During WS, farmers yield ranges from 98-144 During WS, farmers yield ranges from 86-120 cavans/ha (Fresh weight). Each cavans has a mass cavans/ha (Fresh weight). Each cavans has a mass of 38 kilos. of 35 kilos. During DS, farmers yield ranges from 40-120 During DS, farmers yield ranges from 60-80 cavans/ha (Fresh weight). Each cavans has a mass cavans/ha(Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of of 38 kilos. 35 kilos. The number of community farmers estimates to The number of community farmers estimates to 135. 150-200 (40% F : 60% M) The Irrigators Association has 69 members (20 F : The Irrigators Association has 85 members (30 F : 49 M). 55 M). Hybrid: high yielding, reacts well to fertilizer Hybrid: high yielding, reacts well to fertilizer Vigante RC18 80% of the farmers in the community planted hybrid, 20% inbreed The farmers were not familiar with the buffer stocking program. They were unable to avail seeds from the program. Certified seeds: for experimentation purpose RC218 80% of the farmers in the community planted good seeds, 20% hybrid seeds. The farmers were aware of the buffer stocking program. They were able to avail seeds from the program but didn't have stocks. Acquisition of seeds from the program didnt present any difficulty. The seeds acquired were distributed to farmers who didnt have seeds to plant. Although the program was helpful, late arrival of seeds didnt help the cause.

The common pest observed were Black Bug, White Stem Borer and Tayangao.

The common pests observed were Black Bug, Stem Borer, Rat and Tayangao. The common disease was Rice Blast. Spraying/application of pesticide is the only pest management practice among farmers

Spraying/application of pesticide is the only pest management practice among farmers

Farmers suggested improved fertilizer information Traditional farming and solar drying are the dissemination. They also pled for closer technical technologies used by farmers. Common planting support. practice is transplanting. More trainings in rice production technology would provide improvement to existing rice production practices. Suggested topics for training were application and information for newly developed fertilizers, pesticides and rice varieties.

Knowledge on soil analysis was also suggested as key to production improvement.

Common rice seeds are sourced from private firms based in Tacloban City. PHP 600/kg (price of rice seeds). 1/8 ha would cost PHP 2700 of seeds

Common rice seeds are sourced from private firms based in Tacloban City. PHP12/kg (price of rice seeds). 1 ha in a wet season would cost farmers PHP 25000 worth of seeds.

There are no seed growers in the area 120 cavans/ha is equivalent to P61000 Varies from 45 - 110 cavans/ha, P25000 P50000/ha during wet season and P40000 P50000/ha during dry season For others, used as consumption. Female: Fertilizer application Male: Heavy workload ( tilling, tractor operation)

For others, P22400 for 1 ha yield Female: Reconstructing the dike and planting Male: Land preparation and heavy workloads

e of male, some females do the work of male. 5 officers per 3 sector levels, all males 9 officers, 2 males and 7 females

CIS canal and farm road are the problems identified. Resolution has been submitted

Persisting problems are capital, inefficient control of service water equipment and labor payment.

Areas that are not utilized for rice farming due to absence of irrigation service can help increase rice production in the area. Extension of irrigation serviced area would likely solve resolve the issue. Farmers collect produce by sector then sell Farmers sell their produce to NFA. Despite of collected palay to private firms. They are unaware inconsistent purchasing from the agency, farmers of NFA intervention still stay diligent in selling their produce to NFA

IA/Farmers collect palay then mill the rice themselves. Milled rice grains are sold to private buyers that come to the area

are for their consumption only because of insufficient harvest. The program was helpful but the harvest is just enough for some of the farmers' consumption only due to low palay sale There is no established price-watch system There is no established price-watch system. This leads to low-pricing by private firms. Moreover, warehouse firms somehow control price schemes

The price depends between the farmer and the buyer Tractor: privately owned, available, accessible, sufficient, costs PHP 100/hr, in good condition, 10+ units are available

Tractor: independently owned, available, accessible, sufficient due to efficient scheduling if use, costs PHP 100/hr, in good condition, 20+ units are available Thresher: privately owned, available, accessible, Thresher: independently owned, available, sufficient, for every 10cav, 1 cav is given to service accessible, in good condition, 12+ units are provider, in good condition, 6 units are available available Rice Mill: privately owned/IA member, in good condition, costs PHP 35/can, 1 unit available Dryer: solar dryer, IA owned, free of use, in good condition Pumpboat, habal-habal and truck are the mean transportions Rice Mill: independently owned/IA member, in good condition, 1 unit available, 1 for repair Dryer: solar dryer, IA owned, free of use, in good condition Trucks for transportation are requested through SMS

They avail the transportation through request The farmers only know the system of information exchange through FFS in DA

Insufficient supply is experienced by the barangay Demand is low, there is surplus of supply P13.50 - P14.50 per kilo is the price for palay The farmers has no choice if the demand is low or high

Mostly females sell the produce Training in rice marketing would help farmers since they are already diligent in collective marketing. They also see pest management and fertilizer training as key knowledge that they need.

Gender participation in marketing and pricing are equal Low-balling of private firms, strict quality requirement of NFA and low price for fresh palay are persistent problems in rice marketing

There are no extension support from NGOs and other agencies. Their were no further mentioned extension services.

There are no extension support from NGOs and other agencies. Their were no further mentioned extension services.

Only head/easily accessed areas get frequent visit A barangay technician and a municipal technician from Agricultural Technician provide relevant assistance to farmers. For apt solutions, problems are asked to be identified first by farmers Gender participation is equal Additional knowledge and new technology techniques on rice production. Training and extension services that the farmers have gone through are well received

Farmers are dissatisfied with extension efforts During training/breifing/meetings not all farmers since not everybody get equal amount of support participate in the activity (conflict on the farm schedule and activities). Actual application of information gained through training is not carried out aggressively. This is due to lack of confidence resulting from lack of training.

Not very satisfactory because not everyone were doing their jobs

Quite satisfactory. All the farmers are helping.

Quite satisfactory, but sometimes members won't Satisfactory do their jobs Not quite followed by the members Payments for water service only Gender Sensitivity Training Well implemented Not fulfilled fully Gender sensitivity, strategic training, leadership training, values formation training

Very strong and all members are participating

All members are participating. Cropping calendar is strictly implemented

The Irrigators Association has 69 members (20 F : The Irrigators Association has 85 members (30 F : 49 M). 55 M). Membership of women in the IA is mostly The famers didn't answer further to this question challenged by the womens role/duties in the household. Whatever the officers order, the members comply.

Emergency lending is provided by SAMECO, Extension and education is being requested to networking and linkaging by DA-LGU and irrigation- LGU and NIA and networking and linkaging by related by NIA NIA.

Reconstuction of canals are on-going IA collection and cropping calendar are being implemented The distribution of water

The distribution is being managed by the association so there are no problems

There is water distribution schedule

No regular collection yet There is a fund that could help in the productivity of IA For every 3 sacks of rice, one is for the landowner and the other 2 for the farmer

There is annual budget for maintainance All members fulfill their duty to reconstruct and last the canal service longer Not all canals are yet to be cemented

Even distribution because there is scheduling

Service water access is a problem due to inefficient water supply control and canal leaks. Some sectors receive plenty, some dont receive water supply at all Limited budget, leakage in the canals

Farmers lack confidence in sustainability of irrigation service due to internal conflict

REMARKS

please provide more insight on why the farmers claim improvement in status of living; aren't there any further comments than saying that life got better? How about stories behind the progress?

for IAs aware of the NFA Marketing scheme, have they participate in the said program? Is it helpful?

how do they set the price for their produce?

what is the system of information exchange between farmer-farmer> farmer-market?

what do farmers do when the demand is low? How about if the demand is too high?

Please define "uncontrollable".What were the "controllable" means mentioned by farmers?

Aren't there any mentioned government extension services received by the IA/farmers?

weren't these comments explained?

the question was not answered. Were we able to capture the answer regarding organizational sustainability in this IA?

Please elaborate

weren't these comments explained/answered?

collection for what? Please specify.

Parameters FGD Tool 1 : Community Situation and Rice Production

Location

Land Tenure

Production

Farmers

Rice Varieties

Seed Buffer Stocking System

Seed Buffer Stocking System

Pests, Diseases, and Remedies

Rice Productivity

Rice Seed Production

Gross Income from Rice Farming

Gender Participation

Others (Problems, Issues, Concern)

Others (Problems, Issues, Concern)

FGD Tool 2 : Rice Marketing Situation

Marketing Program Support and Facilities

Agri-Information Network

Pre and Post-harvest Processing Facilities

Transportation and Communication Facilities

Supply and Demand

Gender Participation

Problems and Potentials

Problems and Potentials

FGD Tool 3 : Rice Production Support systems

Extension Services

Extension Workers

Benefits to Farmers

Problems and Potentials

FGD Tool 4 : IA Situationer

Performance Status

Management

Technical Aspects

Operational

Financial

Membership Development and Strengthening

Organizational Sustainability

Membership and Leadership

Collective Undertaking

FGD Tool 5 : CIS Situationer

Performance Status
Management Technical Aspects Operational Financial

Organizational Sustainability

Service Area

Service Area

Water Access

FOCUS GR FGD Sites Rosario, Northern Samar

Rosario CIS

The irrigation facility is good

Farmer's status of living in the community has improved with the help of IRPEP because the

CIS location has adequate water service

100 % of the farmers in the CIS are tenant. During WS, farmers yield an average of 70 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. During DS, farmers yield an average of 60 bags/ha(Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. The community farmers approx. 73. (F=20; M=53) The 50 farmers are members of the association (F=10; M=40) PSB Rc18, PSB Rc82, RC 214; good seeds 95% of the farmers use good seeds because it is way cheaper than certified seed. Farmers are aware of the seed buffer stocking. Only a few were able to avail the seed from the program. They were able to stcok RC-82 Technicians obliged the farmers to stock and plant RC-214 which yielded poor results during dry seasons. Framers felt as if they were undergoing unsolicited trial IA wants consultative selection of the seeds that come in as a support from the government.

The common pest observed were Kuhol, Rodents, and Rice Bug. Farmers do not observe synchronous planting

Hand-picking of kuhol, weeding and pesticide application are prevailing pest management practices in the area. Will be observing Calendar cropping on the next planting season

Most farmers were familiar with the Palaycheck System. Proper land preperation and fertilizer application are the most impo

IA/Farmers produce their own organic fertilizer (dried hay used as fertilizer instead of using it for burning). Palitan System: 1 sack of seeds= 2 sacks of rice

There are 6 seed growers in the area. Seed supply is almost remote. If available, farmers see that the cost is too high (PHP 1200/sack). Soil analysis should be done to enhance productivity Most farmers don't sell their produce, they use it for home consumption. Or only sell it during emergency situation. For those who sell their produce, has an average yield of 100 cavans/ha (1cavan=40kg); (P14/kg)

Women: kuhol picking, fertilizer application, Men: Land preparation, heavy workloa Leaders: 9 ( F=2 treasurer, secretary: M

Seed cost and availability, pest occurrence are the main problems prevalent during/prior rice production Farmers ask for better technological inputs and training from extension support services.

Synchronous planting should be done.

Closer technical support should also be provided by AT.

They have raised the issue, however, they have yet to

Farmers were familiar with the NFA procuremen But most farmers sell their palay individually and after harvest or use their produce for consumption No collective marketing due to lack of storage facility.

- The NFA price is Php 17.00/kg. Farmers canvas price around community then set the price themselves. Tractor: privately owned, available, accessible, insufficient (farmers tend to wait for their turn), costs 2500/ha, in good condition, 14 units are available Thresher: privately owned (IA members), available, Carabao and habal-habal are the means of transportaion. People communicate through cellphone. Gets information from the LGU, farmers themselves set for appointment

Sufficient Rice Seeds and Rice in the area. There are government (NFA) and private buyers in the municipality.

The higher the supply the lower the price of co

Both male and female can do marketing activities.

The common issue during marketing is the uncontrollable low price o Farmer suggested system for controllable and reasona

The training on Palaycheck System, FFS, Financial management, basic leadership were already conducted in the community.

The common technology assistance given to the farmers that participated were seeds, snacks, notebooks and sometimes fert No non-government intervention 2 AT; 1 municipal and 1 local

AT signed in the community is seldomly seen. AT's seen during FFS training; farmers themselves find ways to meet with AT Training Facilitiies: Projector, Notebook Additional knowledge and new technology techniques During trainings/breifing/meetings not all farmers participates the activity (conflict on the farm schedule and activities). There were no further concerns or comments from the farmers regarding this issue.

Members are satisfied with the management efforts made by officers. Officers and leaders gather members as much as possible for meetings, training.

IAs discussed with the policies, rules, systems and procedures but not all farmers/members attends the meeting.

There is an operational guidelines of the IA but not all member complied with.

Members could have full or partial payments although som The collected fund is used during pintakasi and meetings. Some were kept for future used ( irrigation maintenance). IA previously held BLDC and GST for members in partnership with NIA.

Not all farmers/members attend the trainings due to conflict of schedule. IA members are given priority when it comes to governm Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their bes IA members find instability in constant change in leadership. It is the responsibility of male and female to participate and cooperate the

50 farmers are members of the association (F=10; M=40) The organization manage by the president, vice president, secretary,treasurer, Board of Trustees. The common roles and obligation of the leaders and members were canal monitoring and attend the meeting/seminars/train Gender is not a hindrance of being a member. In doing collective undertaking, male or female ca Constant change in leadership is viewed as a hindrance in collective undertaking

Most farmers commented that the the irrigation facility is soon to be effectively managed. Technical aspects are adhered through meetings The association in coordination with NIA, scheduling of water distr All the data were stored and keep by the Treasure and Secretary of the association. Every release of fund were liquidated. Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their best to The current volume of water is not enough to accommodate the service area. Association is planning to open the Busay so that at least 95% of the members can benefit from it.

No funds availbale for more expansion

Water access is difficult due to prominence of canal boring. Construction of canals are defective. The IA has intervened by conducting close water-tendering which is carried out by a duly assigned water-tendering officer. Scheduling is also formulated to prevent conflict in use of service water.

FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSION FGD Sites Palompon, Leyte

Tabunok CIS

Farmers are happy with the construction of irrigation facilities

f living in the community has improved with the help of IRPEP because they have better harvest of palay for the last three years. Dam was reconstructed- At present, there is a problem with the dam: rice paddys are more elevated/ above the water source causing insufficient water supply

Majority of the farmers are tenant During WS, farmers yield ranges from 80-120 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. During DS, farmers yield ranges from 30-60 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. The community farmers estimates to 188. (F=30%; M=70%) The 106 farmers are members of the association (F=30%; M=70%) RC 222, 260, 254, 216 and varities with no names (traditional) Majority of the farmers do the trade in from fellow farmers, thus no particular variety is commonly used. Most farmers were not familiar with the Buffer Stocking Program.

Only three persons of the group knew about it and availed the program last 2010. They stock RC-212, 154 and 160 Farmers are more familiar with the Community Seed Banking, the giving of 2kgs RS seeds.

The common pests observed are Steam borer, Cat worm, Rice bug and Rodents. The common disease observed is rice-blast

Farmers use of pesticides (spray) is the common remedy applied. Common pesticides used: Karate and Symboss

ving Calendar cropping on the next planting season

tem. Proper land preperation and fertilizer application are the most important practices

Use of Organic during basal application and constant visit in the rice area

an System: 1 sack of seeds= 2 sacks of rice

No seed grower in the area. LGU can also be a source of seeds

lysis should be done to enhance productivity Most farmers don't sell their produce, they use it for home consumption.

Very few sell produce. For those who sell their produce, has an average yield of 80 cavans/ha (1cavan=45kg); Farmers income P31,000.00

Women: kuhol picking, fertilizer application, planting Men: Land preparation, heavy workload Leaders: 9 ( F=2 treasurer, secretary: M=7) Farmers think that women are better leaders because they are industrious Lack of Capital (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides) Reconstruction of canal

Water availability is a major problem

Farmers are requesting for mechnaical dryer They have raised the issue, however, they have yet to hear from MAO.

Farmers were familiar with the NFA procurement of Palay. y individually and after harvest or use their produce for consumption ctive marketing due to lack of storage facility.

Individual sellers base the price in the television Tractor: privately owned, available, accessible, more than enough, costs 2000-1000/ha depending on the owner, in good condition, more than units are available. Thresher: privately owned (IA members), available, accessible,insufficient (leads to manual threshing), forproduce. every 1cav1L Transportation is difficult. Laborers are hired to carry Lots of trainings are offered but only a few respond to it due to conflict from farm schedule. They communicate through cellphones.

Supply is insufficient resulting to importing of rice from other areas/purchasing from NFA. The higher the supply the lower the price of commodity.

The common issue during marketing is the uncontrollable low price of palay by the private individual. Farmer suggested system for controllable and reasonable price of palay.

Insufficiency of post-harvest facilities causes delay in production and compromises palay quality.

management, basic leadership were already conducted in the community.

mers that participated were seeds, snacks, notebooks and sometimes fertilizers. No non-government intervention No AT for more than 5years. The Municipal Agriculturist sometimes visit the farmers if requested.

raining Facilitiies: Projector, Notebook Additional knowledge and new technology techniques on rice production. articipates the activity (conflict on the farm schedule and activities). oncerns or comments from the farmers regarding this issue.

Some officers are effectively managing the area. BOT is done every last day of the month and assembly once a year

rocedures but not all farmers/members attends the meeting.

all member complied with.

Members could have full or partial payments although some were not able to pay

etings. Some were kept for future used ( irrigation maintenance).

NIA had already conducted trainings such as SMT and SPPF.

embers attend the trainings due to conflict of schedule. IA members are given priority when it comes to government support/projects. Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their best to sustain the association.

is the responsibility of male and female to participate and cooperate the different activities of the organization.

106 farmers are members of the association (F=30%; M=70%) sident, secretary,treasurer, Board of Trustees. d members were canal monitoring and attend the meeting/seminars/training. In doing collective undertaking, male or female can do the job.

that the the irrigation facility is soon to be effectively managed. The association in coordination with NIA, scheduling of water distribution soon to be developed.

At present, the Association does not have fund Most farmers(member/leaders) says that they will try their best to maintain the irrigation facility..

No funds availbale for more expansion.

Water access is difficult due to the present design/ structure of the dam. Dam should be reconstructed or there should be water pump available.

P DISCUSSION Paranas Samar

Patag- Tabucan CIS

ith the construction of irrigation facilities

ave better harvest of palay for the last three years. Water is abundant in the area. More farmers are encouraged to plant. All of them are proud of the government project provided. Due to the CIS, personal relationship between farmers improved

Majority of the farmers are land owners During WS, farmers yield an average of 86 bags/ha (Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. During DS, farmers yield an average of 80 bags/ha(Fresh weight). Each bags has a mass of 40 kilos. The community farmers estimates to 55. ( F=16; M=38) The 48 farmers are members of the association (F=15; M=33) Inbreed ( RC 214, RC 222, RC18); Hybrid (TH82) HYBRID high yielding; used for comparative experiment; majority use certified seeds from DA LGU Most farmers were familiar with the program.

Majority were able to avail seeds from the program. They were able to stock RC-18, RC-222 and RC-226 seed varieties. 40 to 70 sacks were availed. Seed buffer stocking was helpful and could provide for succeeding cropping seasons. Farmers are prepared whenever shortage or calamities strike thanks to seed buffer stocking. Information with regard to the program was through DA-RFU.

Most common rice pests and diseases identified were White Stem borer, Kuhol, Rodents, Maya and Rice bug

Farmers survey the severity of the pest infestation prior to execution of pest management practices. For low occurrence, farmers use fumigation and hand-picking. At worst, spraying/application of pesticide is carried They also see synchronous planting as a means of mitigating tayangao pest infestation.

Farmers do synchronous planting and palay check as technology/cultural practice adopted in rice production. Farmers suggest that the government should promote importance of soil analysis. They would also like to be trained how to do it themselves to be able to sustain the apparent knowledge/skill gained. Most farmers use certified seeds and hybrid seeds. Only 10% of them use good seeds.Good seeds are used only if there are no certified or hybrid seeds available.

There are no seed growers in the area. However, plans for establishing seed banking community is underway

1 ha = 90 cav ; 1 cav = 40kg Average gross value of the production: 1 ha = PHP 40000 (excluding consumption); 70 cav can be sold for around PHP 34000 (70 cav = 50 sacks)

nting

tal (Fertilizers, Seeds, Pesticides) Persistent issues are occurrence of calamities and pest infestations.

For problems caused by calamities, the mechanical dryer has been of great help to farmers. They were able to continue production even during wet seasons.

Farmers are open to introduction of new technology. Vermiculture and soil nutrient utilization to increase production and cut cost are the opportunities they have identified. ar from MAO. Palay. Farmers also engage in private selling, individually. Individual farmers For this cropping season, IA plans to buy from farmers their produce which would be sold to the NFA.

NFA sets standard selling price which is followed by the farmers. IA disseminates price information among members. Tractor: privately owned, available, accessible, insufficient (farmers tend to wait for their turn, delaying production), costs PHP 100/hr, in good condition, 4 units are available Thresher : privately members), available, Most farmers don't owned have a (IA problem on the transportation and communication facilities during marketing since there were rented vehicles and cellular connections in the area. Each rent pays Php 1520/sack).

Sufficient Rice Seeds and Rice in the area.

modity.

Male do the marketing activities lay by the private individual. price of palay.

The IA has recognized the opportunities presented by collective marketing. They are also willing to venture processing such as production of pinipig. They are also looking at a more sustainable system for barter of rice-for-fish.

ers. Calbayog Diocese Social Action provided sustainable agriculture seminar and demo only once. The AT conducts inspection of pest occurrence, status of production, teaches how to properly execute/apply learning through training held in farm, barangay hall

Training facilities: IA hall with the use of actual demo, charts, projector ice production.

More women attend extension programs because the men are busy with their secondary jobs. However, if the training is intensive for rice production, its the men that are almost always present.

Members are satisfied with the efforts made by officers. Management, technical implementation, operations, financial policies, membership development, and organizational functioning are all carried seamlessly by IA officers and are well received by members.

Sectoral water distribution avoids conflict among members. Sectoral

Penalty for non-followers is strictly imposed. To keep track on fulfillment of duties and responsibilities, IA has devised

ere not able to pay

Revolving loan fund and establishment for capital build-up are being IA carried out Financial Management Training to empower members in operational maintenance.

Majority attend the training support/projects. sustain the association. Majority of the members think that the organization is strong and stable

erent activities of the organization.

48 farmers are members of the association (F=15; M=33)

o the job. Networking and linkaging through DA, Mayor, LGU

Irrigation facility is managed properly. IA implements canal maintenance, bore repairs and deserting to sustain irrigation facility.

ion soon to be developed.

Notes are available but are unorganized due to lack of financing training. Billing clerk sums up data consolidated by secretary. ntain the irrigation facility..

REMARKS
using 'Improved' as adjective follows comparison. Was status of living before and three years after IRPEP discussed?

were the means of communication captured during the discussion? Please indicate.

are there any comments regarding this issue?