Volume 36 Supplement 2014
Identifying Constraints and Opportunities for Improving the Health and Productivity Of Chickens Raised By Smallholder Farmers In The Marginal Upland Barangays Of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines
Eugene B. Lañada and Dave D. Amihan ABSTRACT To identify constraints and opportunities for improving the health and productivity of chickens raised by smallholder farmers in the marginal uplands, a survey was carried out in 4 upland barangays of Inopacan, Leyte, involving questionnaire-interviews on smallholder chicken raisers. Data were gathered from randomly selected households during …
Participatory Assessment of Resources and Needs of Upland Communities: A Case in Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines
Milagros C. Bales1, Editha G. Cagasan2, Ma. Aurora Teresita W. Tabada3, Ma. Victoria Stephane G. Asio2, Junette Dawn Baculfo3, Loren Gemali Flandez4, Arsenio D. Ramos5 and Warren D. Come6 ABSTRACT Experiences of past projects show that interventions would more likely succeed if these are designed considering the needs and resources of the target beneficiaries. To …
Sweetpotato (SP-30) Flakes: Process Optimization and Moisture Adsorption Isotherm Studies
Julie D. Tan, Daniel Leslie S. Tan and Adrian C. Alumbro ABSTRACT Sweetpotato is one of the predominant crops grown by local farmers in the marginal uplands of Brgy. Linao, Sitio Batuan, Inopacan, Leyte. The need to produce quality food products from sweetpotato is a continuing challenge to open new opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs …
Fabrication and Evaluation of a Solar Dryer Made From Twin-Wall Clear Polycarbonate Sheets
Daniel Leslie S. Tan1 and Benjamin L. Cinto, Jr2 ABSTRACT This study evaluated the newly designed and fabricated solar dryer based form the following design criteria 1) made of locally available materials, 2) easy to maintain and low maintenance cost, 3) portable, 4) products to be dried should not be exposed to rain and foreign …
Research Note: Nutrient Evaluation of Compost and Vermicast Produced Through On-site Production Technique
Feliciano G. Sinon and Mark D. Atanasio ABSTRACT This study, evaluates the process flow of nutrient from raw materials to compost to vermi fertilizer, and to assess the possibility of on-site organic fertilizer production technique. Four different types of weeds such as Cogon (Imperata cylindrica), Hantutuknaw (Melastoma malabaticum), Hagunoy (Chromolaena odorata) and Bugang (Saccharum spontaneum) …
Livestock production systems in the marginal upland and lowland areas of Inopacan Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Warren D. Come and Philippine Dianne Zamora ABSTRACT The study was conducted to obtain a baseline data of different livestock production systems, vegetation survey and animal environment interactions in the marginal upland in Eastern Visayas. A total of 280 farmer respondents were interviewed using an interview questionnaire. Vegetation species were gathered and validated with its …
Research Note: Field Trial on the Effects of Homemade Probiotics and Sweet Potato Silage Supplementation on Sows Productivity and Profitability in the Marginal Upland Area in Inopacan, Leyte
Julius V. Abela, Alberto A. Taveros and Bryan Rebuyas ABSTRACT This study is part of the big CHED-Phernet program on “Enhancing Farm Productivity and Environmental Quality in Climate Change Vulnerable Marginal Uplands of Eastern Visayas. An incomplete randomized block design was used in control field trial was conducted from May 2013 to December 2013 involving …
Chemical Composition and In Situ Digestibility of Common Feed Resources for Ruminants in Marginal Uplands
Lolito C. Bestil, Angelo Francis F. Atole and Jandells M. Rama ABSTRACT This study assessed the chemical composition and in situ degradation of predominant feed resources for ruminants in the marginal uplands of Inopacan, Leyte, Philippines. These feed resources included basal grasses such as guinea (Panicum maximum), humidicola (Brachiaria humidicola), and carabao grass (Axonopus compressus); …
Increasing Productivity of Malabar Spinach (Basella alba L. and Basella rubra L.) Grown in the Marginal Upland Area of Inopacan, Leyte Through Different Mulching Materials
Zenaida C. Gonzaga1, Hubert B. Dimabuyu1, Richielda R. Sumalinog1 and Othello B. Capuno2 ABSTRACT Basella or malabar spinach locally known as alugbati is a tropical leafy indigenous vegetable commonly grown for its succulent, nutritious, and tender stems. It has also a number of medicinal applications. Despite its many uses and potential value, its importance is …