1.2 Contact details of resource persons and institutions involved in the assessment and documentation of the Approach

Name of project which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Decision Support for Mainstreaming and Scaling out Sustainable Land Management (GEF-FAO / DS-SLM)

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Department of Agriculture-Region VIII (DA-8) - Philippines

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Farming Systems and Soil Resources Institute, University of the Philippines Los (Farming Systems and Soil Resources Institute, University of the Philippines Los) - Philippines

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, Philippines (Municipality of La Libertad) - Philippines

Name of the institution(s) which facilitated the documentation/ evaluation of the Approach (if relevant)

Silliman University, Dumaguete, Philippines (Silliman University) - Philippines

1.3 Conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT

When were the data compiled (in the field)?

06/08/2015

The compiler and key resource person(s) accept the conditions regarding the use of data documented through WOCAT:

Yes

1.4 Reference(s) to Questionnaire(s) on SLM Technologies

2.1 Short description of the Approach

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.

2.2 Detailed description of the Approach

Detailed description of the Approach:

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.

2.3 Photos of the Approach

2.5 Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied

2.6 Dates of initiation and termination of the Approach

2.7 Type of Approach

• project/ programme based

2.8 Main aims/ objectives of the Approach

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.

2.9 Conditions enabling or hindering implementation of the Technology/ Technologies applied under the Approach

3.1 Stakeholders involved in the Approach and their roles

3.2 Involvement of local land users/ local communities in the different phases of the Approach

	Involvement of local land users/ local communities	Specify who was involved and describe activities
initiation/ motivation	passive	Ten model farms were selected from CFV barangays.
planning	interactive	Participation in meetings, sharing inputs.
implementation	interactive	Model farm establishment and maintenance, Farmer volunteers serve as local extension agents to fellow farmers.
monitoring/ evaluation	interactive	Participation in consultation meetings, farm record keeping.
research

3.3 Flow chart (if available)

3.4 Decision-making on the selection of SLM Technology/ Technologies

Specify who decided on the selection of the Technology/ Technologies to be implemented:

• mainly land users, supported by SLM specialists

Explain:

Technical staff from the local government of La Libertad were assigned to the different barangay of the CFV to teach and guide land users on technologies that could be used in the farm (e.g contouring) and land users will decide what crops or hedgerows to be planted.

Specify on what basis decisions were made:

• personal experience and opinions (undocumented)

4.1 Capacity building/ training

Was training provided to land users/ other stakeholders?

Yes

Specify who was trained:

• land users
• field staff/ advisers

Form of training:

• on-the-job
• demonstration areas
• public meetings

Subjects covered:

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.

4.2 Advisory service

Do land users have access to an advisory service?

No

4.3 Institution strengthening (organizational development)

Have institutions been established or strengthened through the Approach?

• yes, moderately

Specify the level(s) at which institutions have been strengthened or established:

• local

Specify type of support:

• capacity building/ training
• equipment

4.4 Monitoring and evaluation

Is monitoring and evaluation part of the Approach?

Yes

If yes, is this documentation intended to be used for monitoring and evaluation?

No

4.5 Research

Was research part of the Approach?

Yes

Specify topics:

• economics / marketing
• technology

Give further details and indicate who did the research:

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.

5.1 Annual budget for the SLM component of the Approach

If precise annual budget is not known, indicate range:

• 10,000-100,000

Comments (e.g. main sources of funding/ major donors):

PCAARRD and UPLB 30%, LGU of La Libertad 70%

5.2 Financial/ material support provided to land users

Did land users receive financial/ material support for implementing the Technology/ Technologies?

Yes

5.3 Subsidies for specific inputs (including labour)

• equipment

• agricultural

5.4 Credit

Was credit provided under the Approach for SLM activities?

No

5.5 Other incentives or instruments

Were other incentives or instruments used to promote implementation of SLM Technologies?

No

6.1 Impacts of the Approach

6.2 Main motivation of land users to implement SLM

6.3 Sustainability of Approach activities

Can the land users sustain what has been implemented through the Approach (without external support)?

• yes

If yes, describe how:

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.

6.4 Strengths/ advantages of the Approach

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the land user’s view
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.

Strengths/ advantages/ opportunities in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view
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.

6.5 Weaknesses/ disadvantages of the Approach and ways of overcoming them

Weaknesses/ disadvantages/ risks in the compiler’s or other key resource person’s view	How can they be overcome?
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.

7.1 Methods/ sources of information