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Socio-economic Research Techniques in Non-industrial Forestry

Volume 25 No. 2 July - December 2003 / By

Steve Harrison ABSTRACT This paper examines some of the techniques which are applicable in socio-economic research in forestry, with particular emphasis on non-industrial forestry in a developing country context. A variety of quantitative techniques is found to have relevance. The techniques may be grouped as data collection and analysis, physical and financial modeling. valuation and …

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Fermented rice rinse field trial in backyard pig raising

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Julius V. Abela1* and Eva C. Rom1 ABSTRACT Barangay Caticugan, Sta. Rita Samar is an area chosen by Philippine Higher the Research Network Visayas State University luminaries as the beneficiaries of this research aiming to improve marginal upland pig farmers concurrently helping , and climatic change in marginal upland areas. Six mixed breed island born …

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Design, fabrication, and comparative evaluation of plant power shredder

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Feliciano G. Sinon1*, Alberto C. Martinez Jr.2 and Ruth B. Abadiano3 ABSTRACT Fresh organic materials have to be shredded into smaller sizes to increase their decomposition rate. Hence, a plant shredder is necessary. This study illustrates the importance of traditional or local knowledge to agriculture and natural resource management by providing households with adaptive strategies. …

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Traditional knowledge and natural resources management for agricultural production in the marginal uplands: the case of Brgy. Caticugan, Sta. Rita, Samar

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Jedess Miladel N. Salomon1*, Annabella B. Tulin2, Marciana B. Galambao3 and Michelle E. Gumba4 ABSTRACT This study documented how people in an agricultural community cope with water scarcity. Through focus group discussions, household interviews, and observation, it attempts to understand how they make use of the available resources and traditional knowledge to make a livelihood. …

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Postharvest handling intervention for banana var la tundan grown in marginal upland areas in Inopacan, Leyte

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Marcelo A. Quevedo1*, Arsenio D. Ramos2, Ness Marie Sta. lglesia1 and Kris Benzon V. Notarte3 ABSTRACT The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of packaging materials for transport and simple storage techniques of banana fruits planted by the upland farmers of lnopacan, Leyte and to identify and introduce the suitable postharvest intervention for their …

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Growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench) grown in the marginal upland area of Sta. Rita, Samar as influenced by different planting densities and mulching materials

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Zenaida C. Gonzaga1*, Warren L. Obeda2, Ana Linda G. Gorme3, Jessie C. Rom4, Oscar F. Abrantes Jr.5 and Othello B. Capuno6 ABSTRACT Okra or Lady’s finger, botanically known as Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench, is a tropical and sub-tropical indigenous vegetable crop commonly grown for its fibrous, slimy, and nutritious fruits and consumed by all classes …

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Response of corn (Zea mays L.) to various organic-based fertilizers in marginal upland of Sta. Rita, Samar

Volume 39 Supplement A 2017 / By

Berta C. Ratilla1*, Loreme S. Cagande2 andOthello B. Capuno3 ABSTRACT Organic farming is one of the management strategies that improve productivity of marginal uplands. The study aimed to: (1) evaluate effects of various organic-based fertilizers on the growth and yield of corn; (2) determine the appropriate combination for optimum yield; and (3) assess changes on …

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Landholder Types in Leyte, the Philippines: A Review of Literature and Proposals for Methods to Extend Understanding

Volume 25 No. 1 January - June 2003 / By

Nicholas F. Emtage ABSTRACT Landholder typologies are potentially useful to assist in the design and administration of tree planting support programs. This paper reports a review of relevant literature on the nature of landholder types in regard to tree planting and upland farming in the Philippines, and some preliminary impressions of landholder types in several …

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Some Research Experiences in Socio-economics of Non-industrial Forestry in the Philippines

Volume 25 No. 1 January - June 2003 / By

Steve Harrison1, Tyron Venn1, John Herbohn2, Peter Dart3 and Sharon Brown4 ABSTRACT This paper examines the findings of a socio-economic research project carried out to examine the financial performance, adoption progress and impediments to adoption, of a range of Australian tree species in the Philippines. This ACIAR-supported project was an extension of research into transfer …

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The One-minute Modeller: An Introduction to Simile

Volume 25 No. 1 January - June 2003 / By

Jerome K. Vanclay ABSTRACT The Simile programming language provides a powerful and relatively easy to use medium for developing models and simulating the behaviour of forestry systems. This is a highly visual approach to modelling, in that the flow diagram is in effect the computer program. This paper provides a simple introduction to use of …

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