Correlates of Farmers Participation in Seed Production and Distribution Program in the Province of Samar
Keywords:
Correlation, Farmers, Seed Production, Distribution Program, SamarAbstract
This study intended to find out the farmers degree of participation in the rice Seed Production and Distribution. The normative-descriptive method of research was employed in this using questionnaire-checklist as the principal instrument used in data gathering. This was supplemented by documentary analysis and actual observation. The questionnaire was validated by research experts. The SSGA members are already in their prime years, and are considered experienced in terms of certified seeds production, Distribution and Marketing. There is no significant relationship between farmers extent of participation in marketing and distribution and the following variables: 1) Educational attainment, 2) Size of Seed Farm, 3) Family Gross Income, Per Annum, and 4) Level of Training attended while there is a significant and direct relationship between farmers extent of participation in marketing and distribution and: 1) Tenurial status, and 2) Technical assistance. This implies that owners tend to participate more than non-owners or tenants and that the more technical assistance is provided to the farmers, the more likely they participate actively in the Distribution and Marketing. Farmers extent participation in Seed Production is independent of the Six factors identified, vis-à-vis: 1) Educational Attainment, 2) Tenurial Status 3) Size of Seed Farm 4) Family Gross Income Per Annum, 5) Level of Training Attended and 6) Technical Assistance. The most pressing problem encountered by the SSGA members is the high cost of farm inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and the like. Other problems encountered like credit assistance, strong competition and the like.
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