Republic of the Philippines
Cordillera Administrative Region
Province of Ifugao
MUNICIPALITY OF ALFONSO LISTA
Sta. Maria, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE BIO-ORGANIC FERTILIZER PRODUCTION FACILITY AT THE
IFUGAO STATE COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY (ISCAF)
Purpose: Support facility of the proposed Community-Based Participatory Action Research (CPAR)on Bio-Organic Fertilizer Based Crop Production in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao.
Background: The project was established through the joint effort of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Association of Agricultural Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (ACAP), ISCAF in collaboration with Agro-Forestry Crop Systems Inc., and the LGU of Alfonso Lista.
The initial operations were guided by Agro-Forestry Crop Systems Inc., until full operations. The product was branded as Plantmate, adopting the brand of AFCSI since it has the same formulation and processing techniques.
The product is registered with the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA).
Pilot Testing and Production: Before marketing, the product was tested in various crops in ISCAF such as in corn and tomato, fruit trees such as pomelo and mango. The test yielded positive results based on plant standing, volume of production (ROI), soil condition etc. Aside from this, farmers also tested the product and the same result was observed. At present, the production operations are significantly intensified due to increase in demand. In fact, the Province of Apayao alone has a standing order of 65,000 bags within 12 months.
(click on photo to enlarge)Promotion of Bio+Organic Fertilizer produced by ISCAF
PLEASE CLICK HERE to read BAR's article: Organic agriculture boosts safe food production in Cordillera
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