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Chapter Four
This chapter deals with the organization and analysis of the data gathered from the
The CFVs Project was organized in Bicol University with the participation of Bicol
Upland Resources Development Foundation Inc., Bicol Consortium for Agriculture and
Research Development and other agencies. Three (3) of the Barangays in Ligao City
became CFVs Model, namely Abella, Maonon, and Oma-oma. The CFVs Project in Ligao
City is jointly implemented by the Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry
(BUCAF) Guinobatan, Albay, and the Local Government Units of Ligao City (LGUs). The
Project is part of a National Program Funded by NEDA through the KR2 funds and being
coordinated by PCARRD. From the pilot-scale experiments of the project, the alley
cropping system was proven effective in arresting soil erosion and providing farmers with
economic benefits. On-farm research identified issues and constraints in the adaption of
Farming Village (CFV) approach to disseminate sloping land management practices and
technologies. The partnership now looks forward to the conduits in the advocacy of
The first CFV was successfully launched in Barangay Maria Paz, Tanauan,
Batangas in July 1999. Barangay Maria Paz also served as the on-farm research site, with
the funding support from the International Water Management Institute (IWMI) and
Research Management (BSWM) and the Tanaun City and Maria Paz LGUs. Various CFV
practices, experiences and approaches have since been adopted by other communities in
Tanaun City, Batangas. The project as so far shown that farmers have gained additional
CFVs were organized in the Bicol Region with the participation of Bicol Upland
Resource Research and Development, and other agencies. Three Barangays in Ligao
City, Albay became CFVs. Farmers¶ awareness and knowledge on SLM Technologies
paved the way for Barangay resolution, ordinance, and local programs that support the
agriculture has been imbedded in the local planning processes and structures. The project
hopes that activities under CFV will be sustained such that farmers will truly be
empowered to save their upland from destruction and consequently improved their
livelihoods.
sustaining the life of a CFVs in barangays Abella, Maonon and Oma-oma Ligao City are
the following;
The first stage shall involve the necessary organization of key players, briefings,
meetings and orientation on the need for a CFV approach. This component shall adopt
participatory approaches for problem identification and the necessary solutions. The Bicol
University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF) and City Government of Ligao
shall conduct necessary meetings and consultations, and then proceed with the
Participatory Rapid Rural Appraisal (PRRA) to characterize the sites. The most important
point to consider would be the farmers¶ and the community¶s realization that there are soil
erosion and soil related problems that need to be addressed and the need for actors like
landscape perspective in land and farm management. This would include initial
concerns determined during the site characterization. Likewise, key players / actors would
other partners. CFV champions would be identified and included in the capacity
development plan.
institutionalization into the local planning process, and CFV declaration. A series of
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consultations would be held to thresh out possible problems and focus on creating a
doable plan of action with dependable support systems. This also includes immersion on
Implementation Plans.
local level. Farmer Volunteers would be identified and trained as co-trainers or main
actors in capacity building in the community or village. The FVs, extension workers, and
cross-visits, training, provision of IEC strategies and training paraphernalia. This would
equip them as technology users and change agents to teach fellow farmers on
conservation farming technologies and other good farming practices. This is important in
from CFV. A local technology promotion and its institutionalization mechanism would be
would serve as guide for the municipality and barangay. Here, the role of the LGU as the
mandated government arm for technology and information diffusion would be enhanced.
CFV as LGU-led undertaking would take active leadership in the details of extension
system of local level and capacity development plans. Local extension systems would be
linked to GO, NGO and provincial and regional systems for support.
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Î. Capacity building for farmers and other community groups and key players.
Through the partnership among FVs, change agents, scientists and experts, specific
training programs such as on participatory approaches to SLM will increase the knowledge
of village farmers. Farmers will be trained on the scientific way of farming to enable them
to adequately manage their upland farms. They are expected to practice what they learned
through a demonstration farm they themselves will establish. Other sectors of the
The activity would include on-farm research and techno demonstration or technology
adaptation trials for areas where participatory resource assessment and planning has
been accomplish. The farm will serve as a showcase of package of technologies that
demonstrate the profitability and productivity of the farm components as well as its
be a major concern as this is one area times identified by the upland farmers.
The S&T based model farm is a simple process starting with the identification of the FV
farm, identification and assessment of the interventions needed, the testing of the
interventions and the promotion of such to adjacent farms once confidence on the positive
performance of the interventions has been achieved. Supply chain analysis (SCA) is
employed in the identification of the interventions. This means that interventions will not be
limited to the production system of the FV farm, but may include those related to market
and other points in the supply chain. However, this modality can stand alone as a
agencies and NGOs shall establish on-farm research and demo farms to support the
scientific practices being imparted to the farmers and other interested parties. By
establishing model demonstration S&T based farms, they would be able to show to the
farmers the benefits from adapting scientific farming practices or best agricultural
practices.
catchments and sources of water and genetic pool of appropriate species adopted under
upland conditions. Seeds and planting materials will be sourced out from various programs
. Putting in place the basic facilities and structures like trading posts cum
training shelter and conservation farming information service (CFIS).
A barangay training and information shelter will provide the venue for community
meetings, for a knowledge exchanges, and a place where farmers can avail of information
materials on agriculture and forestry. This would be established by the LGU as their
counterpart. It would be linked to the Farmers Information and Technology Service (FITS)
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support is available, trading post would be established which could serve as training
shelter and CFIS. The CFIS/Training shelter shall be established in a strategic location in
the area so that it can function as a trading post conducive to market agricultural produce
and can service adjacent CFVs. The CFIS is a one-stop-information shop or facilities
production and marketing strategies that would encourage the upland farmers to sustain
especially in the uplands. Farmers¶ interest tends to wane when farmers are not assured
of market outlets for their products. Hence, production and marketing linkages should be
established that would remain stable even beyond the project life. The project would
adopt mechanisms, taking off from available marketing models and systems, for better
market-product matching with local farmers¶ resources and capabilities and product
demand. This component also includes roll-over mechanism for financial support for the
creation of livelihood projects for the group of farmers. This would be undertaken through
The support of other marketing arms and possible sources would be tapped.
For CFV to go beyond its project life, needs various support systems. Information is
Information and communication technology (ICT) are also important in terms of data
collection, processing, storage and retrieval. This would be an input to the CFIS and local
planning activities. The lead agency and its partners proactive in delivering the necessary
support to the community until it is able to come to terms with and solve its own problems
and issues. Individual or farming groups would also be linked to formal and informal
sources of credit facilities. Policy initiatives at the local level can be looked into to support
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sustainability criteria. The CFV design includes capacity development of LGU / NGO¶s in
will be undertaken. BUCAF and the City of Ligao, with the participation of key players or
the CBO will conduct M&E periodically, particularly on technology adoption. Regular field
visits would be jointly held by stakeholders with experts providing on-site technical
Impact assessment of the project shall be conducted mid-tem and at the end of the
project. The Community Sustainability Indicators (CSI) for long-term M&E shall be used to
ensure that collective action, policies, and relevant SLM programs will be properly
implemented and that target impacts are achieved. Through enhanced governance, the
project expects to promote better formulation of policies at the local level responsive to
sustainability criteria.
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