Philippine E-Journals

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-BASED FARM ON BANANA PRODUCTION IN CAGAYAN VALLEY: A TECHNOLOGY DELIVERY SYSTEM

Fredisminda M. Dolojan | Cecilia H. Delos Trinos

 

Abstract:

This study sought to determine the performance of Science and Technology-Based Farm (STBF) as a technology delivery system on the adoption of the Package of Technology (POT) on banana production in Cagayan Valley. This study employed descriptive-inferential method of research using questionnaire as the main tool. Quantitative and qualitative methods of

research were utilized and the data gathered from the survey were supplemented with information collected from the four (4) farmers who received formal training on the implementation of STBF on banana production known as Magsasaka Siyentista or MS. Civil status and number of trainings attended were found to be significantly correlated with the level of adoption of the respondents, the type of farming, crops grown and animal raised, banana farm area and banana variety, income derived before and after the adoption of the STBF on banana. Moreover, the experts’ communication skills and the partner member agency’s contribution as management support factor were found to be significantly related to the level of adoption of the respondents. The type of farming was also found to be significantly related to the economic benefits of utilizing the interventions. The level of adoption of the respondents was significantly correlated with the socio-economic benefits derived from utilizing the interventions on the STBF on banana production.