Mapping of Organic Farms in Davao City, Philippines

Authors: Jocelyn A. Gumpad-Joson, Cleofe A. Arib, Criselda A. Fuentes

DOI: https://doi.org/10.37082/IJIRMPS.IPMESS-24.1

Short DOI: https://doi.org/mgd5

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Abstract: The research was conducted to plot organic farms on the three districts of Davao City and to identify the profile of the organic farm producers particularly on the legal form of business and level of certification. The study also identified the profile of the organic farm owners, the organic farm sector and the labels used to determine their produced. Furthermore, the study gathered information about the common problematic areas encountered by the farmers.

Data were gathered from members of Agro-Eco Philippines and those listed in the City Agriculture office as organic farms. These farms were selected and acknowledge by the Agri technician assigned on every barangay. To realize the objectives, the study used geographic information system to plot organic farms and descriptive research analysis. A self-constructed questionnaire was utilized to collect primary data from organic farmers. Statistical analysis was executed through frequency counts and percentages.

Organic farms exist in all the three districts of Davao City, Philippines. District three has the most production of vegetable and beans, high valued crops, garden salad and herbs, local fruits, poultry, and other dairy products. Majority of these farms are owned by one owner and usually backyard farms. In terms of the level of certification, most of the farms are self-proclaimed. Organic farms in the city are relatively young, existing mostly five to ten years and usually less than five hectares in area. Farmers seldom employ people to help them but sometimes they hire during harvest period, a helper mostly at an average age between 36 to 45 years old. The harvest of these organic farms is usually brought by other traders and frequently they have “suki” or repeat buyers. Organic farmers are dominated by males, aged between 36 to 55 years old, married and mostly elementary graduate. Majority of the organic farms in Davao City are producing crops which include vegetables, grains and cereals, banana, cacao, coffee, durian, and other high valued crops. Organically produced is usually the label used by organic farmer to refer to their produced. Product marketing and packaging is the most common problematic area encountered by organic farmers.

Keywords: Mapping, Organic Farms, Organic Farmers, Organic Farm Sector, Organic Farm Label

Paper Id: 4.201

Published On: 2024-01-30

Published In: Special Issue - International Conference on Innovative Practices in Management, Engineering & Social Sciences (January 2024)

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