HomeJournal of Interdisciplinary Perspectivesvol. 3 no. 7 (2025)

Evaluating Corporate Social Responsibility Programs among Small-Scale Sugarcane Farmers in Davao Del Sur

Michelle M. Comilang | Luciano D. Nasibog, Jr.

Discipline: business and management (non-specific)

 

Abstract:

The study aimed to assess which corporate social responsibility program effectively improves sugarcane production among small-scale farmers in Davao del Sur. The study used a descriptivequantitative survey design conducted in Davao del Sur province. The study administered survey questionnaires to the selected 182 sugarcane farmers and eight representatives (chairpersons/general managers) from an organization with the help of stratified random sampling techniques. The study also utilized descriptive statistics, frequency distribution, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) as statistical tools. The result showed that small-scale sugarcane farmers and organizations are typically informed about and satisfied with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. Nonetheless, insufficient financial resources impede their ability to benefit fully. The farming organizations exhibit a democratic leadership approach and equitable gender representation, perhaps enhancing marketing initiatives. Although both farmers and organizations convey contentment, organizations exhibit greater satisfaction due to increased involvement in program implementation. Effective corporate social responsibility programs include livelihood support, skills development, improved agricultural methods, and market accessibility. Based on the findings, the Sugar Regulatory Administration could enhance its monitoring and evaluation to ensure that growers benefit most from these programs. Improving awareness and increasing the accessibility of financial support could alleviate the resource limitations that farmers and organizations encounter.



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