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Assessment of Glutinous Corn Extension Delivery System to Farmers Association in Lagangilang, Abra

KAE ANN MARIE P. BALINGIT

 

Abstract:

Glutinous corn is a substitute staple in rice shortage, especially for people in rural areas. This paper analyzes the changes in the socio-economic conditions, such as improvements in productivity and potential impacts on the welfare of glutinous corn holders. The “before” and “after” approach project intervention is being adopted by comparing what happened before and after the program. The level of adaptation of glutinous corn Extension Delivery System is moderate for both years 2020 and 2021. The recipients implemented the standards and practices set. However, for the year 2021, they significantly changed their level of implementation, and they shifted to moderate performance. Seemingly, a T-test resulted in a significant difference, indicating that the implementation of glutinous corn has changed for 2021. Adopting technologies for sustainable farming systems involves uncertainty. The choices on technology adoption are made in a climate of uncertainty with a significant element of “trial and error” in its application, and the speed and extent of adoption vary considerably among farmers. The overall project should be consistent and coherent, particularly in pre-implementation up to post-implementation. Consistency in implementing extension delivery systems is a challenge to improve the expected outcomes.