Palayamanan: Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Lowland Ecosystem
Type: Approaches
Creation: 2017-03-20 09:49 Updated: 2017-03-20 10:07
Compilers: Philippine Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies
Reviewers: Deborah Niggli
Country/ region/ locations where the Approach has been applied
- Country: Philippines
- Region/ State/ Province: San Nicolas, Dingras, Currimao, Ilocos Norte
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Description of the SLM Approach
Short description of the Approach
Synergistic mix of farming ventures implemented by the farm family based on the existing environment and their resources to address food security, income instability, and sustainability.
Detailed description of the Approach
The objectives of the approach are the following: to improve resources allocation; to enhance biodiversity and ecological balance; to reduce production risks; and to increase cropping intensity, productivity, profitability, and economic stability. It also includes continuous food supply and higher income for land users. With Palayamanan, the farm is not just intended for rice. It is about food security, livelihood and empowering farmers to become better decision makers and resilient to climate change. It also aims to develop land users to become farmer-researchers, extension workers and entrepreneurs.
Methods: Participatory approach with the stakeholders/land users.
Implementation comprised the following stages: (1) Selection of the demonstration sites an farmer-partners; (2) Conduct participatory rapid appraisal on the sites; (3) Planning; (4) Conduct of training for the farmers (Farmers Field School) and for the Agricultural Extension Workers; (5) Establishment of the demonstration farm; (6) Monitoring and Evaluation; and (7) Human Resource Development for Farmers (to become farmer-researcher, extension worker, entrepreneur)
Stakeholders: A. Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice): take the lead in the implementation of the program; facilitate the conduct of training;provide technical assistance to the program; and monitor the progress of the program.
B. Local Government Unit (Agriculture Office): provide support to the activities of the program; spearhead the dissemination and expansion of the program within their concerned municipality.
C. Farmer: participate in various activities of the program from planning to establishment; conduct on-site researches.
The approach introduced a systematized method of farm management involving technologies and practices to utilize available resources without compromising human health and environment. Some of the technologies incorporated under this approach are the following: crop rotation, aquaculture, waste recycling, diversified cropping, alternate wetting and drying, nutrient management, and integrated pest management.
Photos of the Approach
- 📍 Dingras, Ilocos Norte
- 🗓 2016-12-02
- 📷 Ronald A. Angat, Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office III