Hedgerows planted in contour. (Engr. Djolly Ma. P. Dinamling, Bureau of Soils and Water Management)

Conservation Farming Village (Philippines)

Description

A modality in mobilizing resources for sustainable upland development which utilizes a basket of strategies, technologies, and interventions to catalyze the widespread transformation of traditional upland farming systems into resilient and sustainable upland production systems.

The objectives of Conservation Farming Village (CFV) are the following: to enhance farmers' adoption of sloping land management technologies through Science and Technology-based farming; to capacitate key groups and stakeholders in the community to better manage fragile upland resources; to conduct sustainability exercises to ensure sustainability of upland community development; to establish linkages among research-extension agencies and organizations for capacity building; and to provide support systems for the conservation farming communities.

The methods involved in the approach include capacitating upland farmers for sustainable development; strong Local Government Unit (LGU) support system; and establishing collaborative linkages and partnership as a tool for an enhanced support system.

The project of CFV in La Libertad, Negros Oriental was initiated in 2009. The first stage in the implementation of the approach is program orientation followed by community profiling. Then, Community Organizing or People's Organization strengthening. After that, technical trainings, barangay development council and municipal development council meetings were conducted to capacitate the farmers. Farm establishment was done through 'bayanihan' or group volunteerism, and lastly, farmers were encouraged to participate in the CFV.

The National Program Coordinating Office, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) and academic institutions (University of the Philippines Los Baños, Silliman University) provided technical support in the conceptualization and implementation of CFV. The LGU of La Libertad conducted the following : (1) capacity building for farmer volunteers and adopters; (2) assist in the establishment of science and technology-based conservation model farms; (3) incorporate CFV activities in the LGU Annual Investment Plan; and (4) provision of livelihood and support mechanisms to farmers.The implementation of the CFV project became a focal point of convergence of relevant and related activities being undertaken in the upland communities of La Libertad by Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), Government Offices (GOs) and other institutions.Through this approach, the farmers have made linkage with other service providers that enhanced the farmers' access to examine other technology options, livelihood opportunities, credit and financing source, and others that may help the farmers.

Lieu

Lieu: La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines

Géo-référence des sites sélectionnés
  • 123.1104, 10.10028

Date de démarrage: 2009

Année de fin de l'Approche: sans objet

Type d'Approche
Flemengia and banana planted as hedgerows. (Engr. Djolly Ma. P. Dinamling, Bureau of Soils and Water Management)
An upland farmer of CFV delivering the harvested crops in the market (Engr. Djolly Ma. P. Dinamling (Bureau of Soils and Water Management))

Objectifs de l'approche et environnement favorable

Principaux objectifs de l'Approche
The CFV addresses the development, application, and validation of integrated farming systems in which holistic technology transfer and emphasis on sustainable development dimensions - environmental, economic, social - are the major driving forces for economic and environmental security.
Conditions favorisant la mise en oeuvre de la/(des) Technologie(s) appliquée(s) sous l'Approche
  • Normes et valeurs sociales/ culturelles/ religieuses : Selection of farmer volunteers to be included in the CFV program and establishment of model farms. Government executives were invited to participate in farmers' field day in remote upland villages to show to the farmers their intention to support the program.
  • Disponibilité/ accès aux ressources et services financiers: Incorporation of the CFV program in the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) of the LGU of La Libertad, Negros Oriental
  • Cadre institutionnel: Farmers' organizations were organized and strengthened by mobilizing the 'Dagyaw Team' or Volunteers Group for the establishment of CFV model farms.
  • Connaissances sur la GDT, accès aux supports techniques: Provided series of technical training on the concepts and practices in CFV to the Barangay Development Councils (BDCs), Farmer Association, Municipal Development Councils (MDCs) and other stakeholders to enhance awareness on land degradation in the uplands and other environmental issues.
Conditions entravant la mise en oeuvre de la/(des) Technologie(s) appliquée(s) sous l'Approche

Participation et rôles des parties prenantes impliquées dans l'Approche

Parties prenantes impliquées dans l'Approche et rôles
Quels acteurs/ organismes d'exécution ont été impliqués dans l'Approche? Spécifiez les parties prenantes Décrivez le rôle des parties prenantes
exploitants locaux des terres / communautés locales Land user from the upland barangay
Spécialistes de la GDT/ conseillers agricoles LGU of La Libertad
Organisme chef de file
Local land users
Participation des exploitants locaux des terres/ communautés locales aux différentes phases de l'Approche
aucun
passive
soutien extérieur
interactive
auto-mobilisation
initiation/ motivation
Ten model farms were selected from CFV barangays.
planification
Participation in meetings, sharing inputs.
mise en œuvre
Model farm establishment and maintenance, Farmer volunteers serve as local extension agents to fellow farmers.
suivi/ évaluation
Participation in consultation meetings, farm record keeping.
Diagramme/ organigramme

Organizational structure in the implementation of CFV

Auteur : Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz, University of the Philippines, Los Baños
Prises de décision pour la sélection de la Technologie de GDT

Les décisions ont été prises par

  • les exploitants des terres seuls (auto-initiative)
  • principalement les exploitants des terres soutenus par des spécialistes de la GDT
  • tous les acteurs concernés dans le cadre d'une approche participative
  • principalement les spécialistes de la GDT, après consultation des exploitants des terres
  • les spécialistes de la GDT seuls
  • les responsables politiques/ dirigeants

Les décisions ont été prises sur la base de

  • l'évaluation de connaissances bien documentées en matière de GDT (prises de décision fondées sur des preuves tangibles)?
  • les résultats de recherches?
  • expériences et opinions personnelles (non documentées)

Soutien technique, renforcement des capacités et gestion des connaissances

Les activités ou services suivants ont fait partie de l'approche
Renforcement des capacités/ formation
La formation a été dispensée aux parties prenantes suivantes
  • exploitants des terres
  • personnels/ conseillers de terrain
Formats de la formation
  • sur le tas
  • entre agriculteurs (d'exploitants à exploitants)
  • zones de démonstration
  • réunions publiques
  • cours
Sujets abordés

Conservation Farming, Sloping Land Management, Agroforestry, Climate Change , Organic Farming/Fertilizer Production, measuring rainfall and soil erosion. Trainers' training were conducted to capacitate the implementer.

Renforcement des institutions
Institutions ont été renforcées ou mises en place
  • non
  • oui, un peu
  • oui, modérément
  • oui, beaucoup
au niveau suivant
  • local
  • régional
  • national
Décrivez l'institution, ses rôles et responsabilités, ses membres, etc.
Type de soutien
  • financier
  • renforcement des capacités/ formation
  • équipement
Plus de détails
Suivi et évaluation
Recherche
La recherche a traité les sujets suivants
  • sociologie
  • économie/ marketing
  • écologie
  • technologie

Researches were conducted by PCAARRD and UPLB to evaluate the approach and technologies introduced in the area. Land users were also taught about climatic data collection such as rainfall and farm record keeping that could be used in evaluating the impacts.

Financement et soutien matériel externe

Budget annuel en dollars US de la composante GDT
  • < 2 000
  • 2 000-10 000
  • 10 000-100 000
  • 100 000-1 000 000
  • > 1 000 000
Precise annual budget: sans objet
PCAARRD and UPLB 30%, LGU of La Libertad 70%
Les services ou mesures incitatives suivantes ont été fournis aux exploitants des terres
  • Soutiens financiers/ matériels fournis aux exploitants des terres
  • Subventions pour des intrants spécifiques
  • Crédits
  • Autres incitations ou instruments
Soutiens financiers/ matériels fournis aux exploitants des terres
en partie financé
entièrement financé
équipement: outils

shovel, mattock, sickle and bolo

intrants agricoles: semences

vegetable & forage seeds, coffee & cacao seedlings

La main d'oeuvre fournie par les exploitants des terres était

Analyses d'impact et conclusions

Impacts de l'Approche
Non
Oui, un peu
Oui, modérément
Oui, beaucoup
Est-ce que l'Approche a aidé les exploitants des terres à mettre en œuvre et entretenir les Technologies de GDT?

Soil and water conservation measures were introduced to the land users such as contour hedgerows of legumes that contribute in improving the quality of the soil and lessen soil erosion.

Est-ce que l'Approche a autonomisé les groupes socialement et économiquement défavorisés?

The approach involved the upland farmers in the establishment of science and technology based farms. 80-90% of the farmer-volunteers and adaptors perceived that CFV led to an increase in their crop and farm yield resulting in increased income.

Est-ce que l'Approche a amélioré les questions foncières et des droits d'utilisation qui entravent la mise en œuvre des Technologies?

Est-ce que l'Approche a conduit à améliorer la sécurité alimentaire et/ou la nutrition?

Increase in per capita income of CFV farmer-volunteers from Php 7,973.00 in 2004 to Php 16,745.42 in 2013, representing 47.6% increase.

Did other land users / projects adopt the Approach?

Eight barangays with fifteen model farms adopted the CFV approach in La Libertad, Negros Oriental. The program was also replicated by other neighboring municipality.

Principale motivation des exploitants des terres pour mettre en oeuvre la GDT
  • augmenter la production
  • augmenter la rentabilité/ bénéfice, rapport coûts-bénéfices
  • réduire la dégradation des terres
  • réduire les risques de catastrophe
  • réduire la charge de travail
  • paiements/ subventions
  • règles et règlements (amendes)/ application
  • prestige, pression sociale/ cohésion sociale
  • affiliation à un mouvement/ projet/ groupe/ réseaux
  • conscience environnementale
  • coutumes et croyances, morale
  • améliorer les connaissances et compétences en GDT
  • améliorer l'esthétique
  • atténuer les conflits
  • Trainings and study tours (Lakbay-Aral)
Durabilité des activités de l'Approche
Les exploitants des terres peuvent-ils poursuivre ce qui a été mis en oeuvre par le biais de l'Approche (sans soutien extérieur) ?
  • non
  • oui
  • incertain

The land users were capacitated by the LGU through trainings, cross visits so that they can manage their farms and to share the knowledge with neighboring farmers.

Conclusions et enseignements tirés

Points forts: point de vue de l'exploitant des terres
  • Marketing support system with the establishment of barangay trading post in the CFV sites,support for the operations of the two livestock auction markets at two barangays, transport of farm products from CFV sites to Poblacion in time for the market day every Thursday and linkage with OURFOOD Program (AFOS) based in Cebu City for the marketing of organically-grown high value crops.
Points forts: point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne-ressource clé
  • Strong LGU support wherein they are the forefront for the present and the future of the CFV programs or any development program.They are the only permanent local institution that could deliver services and support to development initiatives.
Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques: point de vue de l'exploitant des terrescomment surmonter
Faiblesses/ inconvénients/ risques: point de vue du compilateur ou d'une autre personne-ressource clécomment surmonter
  • No clear zoning and proper delineation for the CFV and reforestation areas. There should be a clear zoning through policy and ordinance by the national and local government to sustain and preserve the CFV sites.

Références

Compilateur
  • Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
Editors
Examinateur
  • Ursula Gaemperli
Date de mise en oeuvre: 20 mars 2017
Dernière mise à jour: 5 avril 2017
Personnes-ressources
Description complète dans la base de données WOCAT
Données de GDT correspondantes
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Institution Projet
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