AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT for ARISP III (Iyusan ARC) II.

Introduction The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) is currently implementing the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III (ARISP III), a project assisted by the JICA. ARISP III is per se and agricultural development strategy that provides basic essential infrastructure facilities aptly backed up with an institutional development component for sustainable development in selected agrarian reform communities (ARCs). ARISP III, is provision of irrigation Facilities, Farm-to-Market Roads, Rural Water Supply and AIM-C is seen to open chances and opportunities for agriculture and agribusiness enterprises. Invariably, the inclusion of agricultural development as a subcomponent of the institutional development of ARISP III is logical and relevant. It will primarily address the gaps in agricultural production technology, post-harvest operation and enhances the entrepreneurial skills of ARBs. III. Rationale The results of the AAD Scanning and site validation conducted in the Iyusan ARC disclosed that agricultural productivity remained to be very low inspite of favorable climate and environment. Despite huge investment in rice production the average yield remained practically stagnated at 70-75 cavans per hectare which can be considered backward and inefficient. Rice farming continues to be inputdependent , chemical biased and usually traditional as farmers stick to old-type cultivation and unscientific practices despite the various productivity enhancement program crafted by government and available at hand. Vegetable production also remains at a backyard level only and with minimal production yield. Thus, supply of vegetables in the area cannot cope up with the steady demand of the community and farmers have not obtained maximum income from it. Also known during the scanning and site validation, that Iyusan ARC is wanting of livelihood projects and agribusiness enterprises that would transform farmers and their family members into entrepreneur with end view of increasing their income and share in the agriculture industry. Farmers receive subsistence income from their produce because of the existing marketing structure that is controlled by middlemen who dictated the price. Most of the farmers are heavily indebted to these traders who provided them with credit/cash advances in exchange with their produce which usually are bought at a lower price. This is because capital for production is limited leaving farmers without choice but resort to borrowings from middlemen. For years, this has been the scenario that put the farmers at the losing end. To accelerate the dynamics of development, these bottlenecks must be tackled. One measure is to provide support focusing on productivity improvement that would eventually generate income as well as empower livelihood in the area.

Another measure is to advance agribusiness enterprises that will cut short market processes by establishing direct forward linkage to agriculture inputs.

IV.Objectives Interventions on agriculture and agribusiness development under ARISP III aims to: a) Support the competitiveness of existing products and enterprise; b) Support the establishment of new feasible and viable agribusiness in the ARC; c) Promote the development of collective production and marketing systems among Pos and individual entrepreneurs tom improve bargaining power and efficiency in sourcing and marketing of materials, production and use of resources; and d) Establish learning fields and promote application of sustainable and appropriate technologies and farm management practices to optimize productivity of farmlands in both irrigated and non-irrigated areas in the ARCs. Agriculture and Agribusiness support under ARISP III shall mean the activities and interventions to improve or expand the production of crops, livestocks and other agricultural resources as well as those that promote agri-based enterprise and livelihood that would increase the value of agricultural products in the ARC. Basically, agriculture and agribusiness support consists of technical assistance and establishment of demonstration projects to develop skills, introduce new technology, or expose the farmers to alternative methods or approaches in agricultural production, livelihood enterprises , processing and marketing.

V. Project Components The AAD concept for the Iyusan ARC under ARISP III is COOPERATIVEBASED AGRICULTURE AND AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. This means that the objective of increasing farm productivity and income will be done through the cooperative by strengthening the farming technology through establishment of demo farms and provision of appropriate trainings, enhancement of livelihood enterprises, capital assistance and marketing improvement. The reason behind this is for the farmers through their organization take control of the production and marketing of their produce. Thus, the activities to be implemented will be as follows: 1. Technology Development

1.1

Rice Productivity Enhancement Techno-Demo project cum Season-Long Training on Palay Check System.

The project will involve the establishment of a one (1) hectare rice productivity enhancement techno-demo area applied with mixed organic and inorganic fertilizer. The techno demo area will utilize inbred HYV during rainy season and Hybrid Rice during the dry cropping season. The techno-demo area will be reinforced by a season-Long training on Palay Check System. The Palay Check System is incorporated in this proposal because it is considered as a dynamic rice crop management system that presents the best technology and management practices and compares results to the existing farmers practices. It is a combination of technology, management and learning processes based on the holistic rice integrated crop management with emphasis on collaborative learning among farmers and extension agents. This project will provide farmers with rice production knowledge, technology and experience to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability that will redound to their welfare .

1.2

Vegetable productivity Enhancement Techno-Demo Project

This will enhance the existing vegetable production activity of the farmers through the establishment of techno demo projects of High Valued Vegetables on a 3,000 sq.m. lot at Brgy. Jamorawon, Almeria, Biliran. The realization of this, will help the farmers acquire improve methods and techniques on vegetable production. This will also enable the farmers to meet or sustain the demand of the consuming public. Farmers may now be able to supply the nutritional requirements of their family. Generate additional income and employ women and youth in the community. 1.3 Organic Fertilizer Production (Vermie Cast)

1.4

Handicraft Bamboo Based

2. Capital Assistance 2.1 Credit Scheme through the cooperative To meet the need for credit, it is proposed that financial assistance be provided to the cooperative for the livelihood enterprises of the farmer members and production endeavors.

VI. Operational Framework

Increase of Farm Income

Higher Productivity Improved Farming Methods/Technology

Micro-Finance for Livelihood Project

Higher Selling Price Reduction of Input Cost

Technology & Devt. Training Arrangement thru Coop

Capital Assistance Credit Scheme thru coop

Marketing Improvement

Coop Marketing Collective Purchasing

Coop Development BALAQUID ARB MPC

Farming Technology

Marketing Palay Inputs Atsara Figure 1. Process Flow of Techno Demo Project on Rice and Vegetable Production in Iyusanan ARC

Credit

Farm Inputs (e.g.fertilizer, Seeds, pesticides)

2nd cycle

cash

Balaquid ARB MPC (SO)

materials

In kind

Farmers Cooperators/ Farmer Partners

Demonstration Farm Rice Vegetable LGU and other cooperating agencies

VII.

Implementation Strategies and Approaches

The implementation of AAD in Iyusan ARC will be anchored on existing guidelines taking into consideration the best practices, lessons and gains derived from the experiences of ARISP I & II and other DAR projects. The following principles will be adopted during the project implementation: a. Convergence DAR shall tap the assistance of the appropriate government agencies, LGUs and other service providers for the delivery of complimentary assistance in implementing the agriculture and agribusiness development in the ARC. b. Cost-Sharing Farmers or their organizations, and the LGUs concerned , shall each provide counterpart in the projects to be implemented. c. Participatory planning and Implementation Community-based planning and implementation shall be adopted to ensure sustainability of projects. The participation of the FBs shall be promoted in all phases of project cycle, from project identification to replication.

Lead Implementing Agency The proposed AAD projects will be implemented in accordance with existing guidelines. The DAR PPMO/MPMO will take the lead in project implementation. Target Client The target client of AAD in Iyusan ARC is the Balaquid ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative. As such, it is responsible for the identification of farmer partners/cooperators for the rice and vegetable techno-demo projects. It will also be responsible for the identification , operation and management of livelihood projects in the ARC. It shall serve as the conduit of AAD assistance to other clients, if there are any. Cooperating Agencies The DAR will tap the assistance of the MASO-LGU of Almeria, the Department of Trade and Industry of Biliran Province, the East- West Seed Company and other service providers for the delivery of complimentary assistance in the project implementation.

Farmer Partners/Cooperators The farmer partners/cooperators shall be members of the Iyusan ARB Cooperative. They will implement the demo projects in accordance with project schedule. They will implement the knowledge learned during the technology training. At any appropriate time within the duration of the project , study sessions will be conducted at the site of the demo project with the presence of other farmers/members of the community. The farmer partners/cooperators will discuss with them the lessons, insights, and experiences in the implementation of the project thus, the demo projects serve as a learning laboratory in the ARC for the dissemination of appropriate technologies. Receipt of Supplies and Materials by the Subject Organization The inputs, supplies and materials for the establishment of technodemonstration projects received by the SO shall be recorded in the General Journal. These shall be allocated to the cooperators/farmer partners of the demo projects. The SO shall devise the rules and procedures in the selection and prioritization of the cooperators. Only qualified cooperators can be recipient of the funding support . The S.O. shall formulate policies and guidelines in the utilization of the funding support. The allocation of inputs, supplies and materials to the cooperator shall be recorded in the General Journal. Cost-Recovery and Roll-Over Scheme The farmer partner/cooperators are obliged to pay the cost of supplies and materials advanced to them in cash or in kind depending on the nature of the project and the policies of the subject organization. If payment is in kind, this is recorded in the General Journal. The accounting entry shall be: Debit Inventory(state the item) with the corresponding amount and credit Receivable Demo Project(state the name of the cooperator) with the corresponding amount. This transaction relieves the cooperator/partner from his liabilities with the SO. It has the following effects on the balance sheet account: increase in asset inventory and decrease in asset Receivable Demonstration Project. If payment is in cash, this is recorded in the Cash Receipt Book. The accounting entry shall be: Debit Cash with the corresponding amount and credit Receivable demonstration Project (state the name of the cooperator) with corresponding amount. This recognizes the interest from the demonstration project. It has the following effects of the Balance Sheet Account: (a) increase in the asset Cash and (b) decrease in asset Receivable Demonstration Project. The cash proceeds(composed of the payment of principal, interests and surcharges) from the demonstration project should be used for the purchase of supplies and materials needed in the demonstration project. This time they will be

allocated to the next batch of cooperators. The project cycle should continue until all qualified members have put up the project; as long as subsequent putting up of another project of similar nature is assessed to be viable. Otherwise, the SO should identify some modification.

Replication Investment in the technology promotion and demonstration projects shall be recovered from the participants through a roll-over and replication scheme. The subject organization shall guarantee the replication of demonstration project. It shall also establish a pre and post-harvest support system to individually managed projects. Moreover, the SO shall adopt a policy and concrete scheme for the dissemination of skills and technology acquired from the livelihood and demo projects to as many beneficiaries as possible. The demonstration partner/cooperator shall assist the subject organization in the replication of demo projects involving other technology adopters within the ARC. He shall also put up additional share capital to the cooperative every cropping season to help increase the SOs capital. In addition, he can put up savings deposit that can be withdrawn to be used to finance his/her own livelihood/demo projects. Sustainability Plan Out of the income of the demo projects, the cooperators shall put up savings to the SO which can later be withdrawn after a given set of cropping cycle. (say two or three cycles). This amount shall be used to financed his/her subsequent cropping cycles. The livelihood/demo projects will be replicated by subsequent batch of cooperators within the ARC by utilizing the payment of the principal amount plus interest and other charges paid by previous cooperators. Similarly, the next batch of cooperators will follow such and the cycle will be repeated. The cooperator, together with the LGU concerned, shall guarantee the replication of the demonstration /livelihood projects by entering into a Memorandum of Agreement(MOA) with the PPMO and MPMO. A policy or concrete scheme on the dissemination of skills and technology acquired shall also be adopted. The cooperator shall help in the replication by serving as resource person, monitor and facilitator for other farm and livelihood projects. VII. Monitoring and Evaluation

The cooperator shall maintain production and financial records appropriate for the demo project being implemented. The subject organization shall monitor the implementation of all demo projects. In order to track down the cooperators performance on their obligation with the SO, it should maintain the Cooperators

Index Card. Likewise, it shall prepare and submit monthly progress report on the performance of the projects. The PPMO shall monitor the implementation of the demonstration projects. It shall analyze the report of the subject organization and provide feedbacks on whatever feedback and conclusions it has drawn. It shall prepare the Monthly Progress Report on Livelihood/Farm Demo Projects and submit to CPMO through the RPMO.

Attachment 01 ARISP III AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN RICE PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT TECHNO-DEMO PROJECT

Date Prepared Name of ARC Name of Subject Organization Province Region

: : ; : :

September 2010 Cabucgayan ARC Balaquid ARB MPC Biliran VIII

PART I. OVERALL STRATEGIC TARGET FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT A. Situational Analysis Cabucgayan ARC which is composed of six(6) barangays is basically agricultural and farming is the main source of income of the residents. Due to abundant water resource, an irrigation project is now on-going implementation. Palay has been intensively planted in the ARC. However, results of the AAD scanning and field validation revealed that rice production yield is still very low at only 70-75 cavans per hectare inspite of favorable climate and environment. There appears a need to increase productivity to improve farmers income and

attain self-sufficiency of rice supply. To attain this, the herein Rice Productivity Enhancement Demo project is proposed to showcase improved and appropriate farming technologies. This project will be reinforced by a season-long training on Palay Check System- a dynamic rice crop management system that presents the best technology and management practices and compares results to the existing farmers practices. It is a combination of technology , management and learning processes based on the holistic rice integrated crop management with emphasis on collaborative learning among farmers and extension agents. This training will provide farmers with rice production knowledge, technology and experience to improve productivity, profitability and sustainability that will redound to their benefits.

Key areas for improvement: Using inbred high yielding variety during rainy season and hybrid during dry cropping season. Adoption of improved technologies/practices and appropriate farming

Utilization of mixed organic and inorganic fertilizer

B. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats STRENGTHS >Presence of strong primary cooperative >More farmers with CLOA >Available rice farmlands WEAKNESSES >low farm productivity and income >traditional farming methods >limited capital >limited services >lack of marketing support OPPURTUNITIES >available AAD support fund under ARISP III >Supportive MASOLGU >Available rice production experts to be tapped >presence of PEF and other financial THREATS >Pest and Diseases >Natural calamities Droughts typhoons

institutions

C. Planned Status of Agricultural Development End of First Cropping Hybrid Rice Seed (December 2010-April 2011) SALES Less: Production and Operational Expenses Farm inputs(seeds, fertilizers & pesticides)

Land preparation, Planting, weeding

Total Production cost and Operational Expenses NET INCOME

Second Cropping Inbred Rice Seeds(June 2010-Nov.l 2011) SALES Less: Production and Operational Expenses Farm inputs(seeds, fertilizers & pesticides)

Land preparation, Planting, weeding

Total Production cost and Operational Expenses NET INCOME

PART II. PLAN SUMMARY Period: A. Projected Operation and financial Performance PARTICULARS TARGETS MAJOR CONDITIONS/CONSTRAINTS IN ATTAINING TARGET

I.Project Operation 1. Crop Production a. Area(ha.) b. No. of cooperators c. total Production(kg) Average Production/Ha(kg/ha) II. Financial Performance 1. Sales 2. Cost of Sales 3. Gross Income 4. Selling and Admin Expenses 5. Net income(Loss)

1 ha. 1

Natural calamities, Pests and diseases

B. Projected Project Reach Category Cropping Season/s Initial No. of Cooperators Area Replication No. of cooperators Area Major Conditions/constraints in attaining target

Two(2)

croppings

2 has.

5 has.

-typhoons -pests and diseases -drought/natural calamities

C. Development of the Subject Organization Deficient Indicators/Concerns Required Action

1. Low production yield 2. Traditional Farming methods 3. Limited alternative sources of income 4. Lack of capital 5. Limited business operations

-use of HYV of Inbred and HYBRID rice -Improved farming techniques -provision of alternative livelihood projects

-financial assistance for micro-finance -increase capitalization for additional business enterprises

PART III ARISP III AAD ACTION PLAN Name of Subject Organization: Balaquid ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative OBJECTI VES SPECIFIC OUTPUT STRATEGY ACTIVITI ES TARG ET DATE CONSTRA INTS BUD GET RESPONS IBLE PERSON

1.Increase productivi ty and farm income

Increase productio n yield from 70 cav. To 100-120 cavs/crop ping per ha.

Establish demo farms to showcase improved farming methods/techn iques. Conduct technology training on rice production

Selection Nov.20 of site 10-Dec. Selection 2011 /screenin g of cooperat ors Consulta tion with farmers and partner .establis h demo farms Replicati on of knowled ge and improve d knowled ge and techniqu es.

Natural calamities, pests and diseases

Coopera tor, SO, MASOLGU, MARO,D F

Attachment 02 ARISP III AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN Vegetable Production Enhancement

Date Prepared Name of ARC Name of Subject Organization Province Region

: : ; : :

June 2010 Cabucgayan ARC Balaquid ARB MPC Biliran VIII

PART I. OVERALL STRATEGIC TARGET FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT D. Situational Analysis Vegetables aside from being very nutritious, can be a profitable enterprise ,if properly managed using improved production techniques and practices. Ironically, however, although some farmers of the Cabucgayan ARC have been raising vegetables in their farms the same remains at a backyard level only and with minimal production yield.. Thus, supply of vegetables in the area cannot cope up with the steady demand of the community as such most of them come from Ormoc and Cebu City. The production gridlock appears to be due to lack of financial and technology support to sustain the production activities. In some instances where the volume of production is big, there is a difficulty of marketing the same. Thus the farmers were not able to obtain maximum profits from their production because the price of the products has been dictated by the buyers.

E. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats STRENGTHS >Presence of strong primary cooperative >More farmers with CLOA >Available lots for vegetable production WEAKNESSES >low farm productivity and income >traditional farming methods >limited capital >limited services >lack of marketing support OPPURTUNITIES >available AAD support fund under ARISP III >Supportive MASOLGU >Available rice production experts to be tapped >presence of PEF and other financial institutions THREATS >Pest and Diseases >Natural calamities Droughts typhoons

F. Planned Status of Agricultural Development End of First Cropping December 2010-April 2011) SALES Less: Production and Operational Expenses Farm inputs(seeds, fertilizers & pesticides)

Land preparation, Planting, weeding

Total Production cost and Operational Expenses NET INCOME

Second Cropping (July- December 2011) SALES Less: Production and Operational Expenses Farm inputs(seeds, fertilizers & pesticides)

Land preparation, Planting, weeding

Total Production cost and Operational Expenses NET INCOME

PART II. PLAN SUMMARY Period: D. Projected Operation and financial Performance PARTICULARS TARGETS MAJOR CONDITIONS/CONSTRAINTS IN ATTAINING TARGET

I.Project Operation 1. Crop Production a. Area(ha.) b. No. of cooperators c. total Production(kg) Average Production/Ha(kg/ha) II. Financial Performance 6. Sales 7. Cost of Sales 8. Gross Income 9. Selling and Admin Expenses 10. Net income(Loss)

E. Projected Project Reach Category Cropping Season/s Initial No. of Cooperators Area Replication No. of cooperators Area Major Conditions/constraints in attaining target

2 croppings

6 cooperators

3,000 sq. m.

6 cooperators

3,000 sq. m.

-typhoons -pests and diseases

-droughts

F. Development of the Subject Organization Deficient Indicators/Concerns Required Action

1. Low productivity and profitability 2. Lack of supply of vegetable seeds 3. Insufficient inputs 4. Lack of alternative sources of income of coop members 5. Lack of capital

Increase production yield of vegetable thru improved farming methods, -provision of high quality seeds -provision of support for procurement of farm inputs -provision of alternative livelihood support -financial assistance for coop microfinance endeavors

PART III ARISP III AAD ACTION PLAN Name of Subject Organization: Balaquid ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative OBJECTI VES SPECIFI C OUTPUT 3,000 sq. m Demo farms establish ed. Increase d producti STRATEGY ACTIVITI ES TARG ET DATE Develop vacant lots for vegetable demo farms Train farmers on appropriate/imp roved farming methods and Identifica tion of sites and cooperat ors. Consultat ion with partners Oct 2010May 2011 -natural calamities e.g. drought, typhoons, CONSTRAI NTS BUDG ET RESPONSI BLE PERSON

Establish demo farm to showcase improved productio n practice and

technique s.

on yield of vegetabl e. Increase d income of farmers

techniques. Coop to engage in vegetable prodcution activities

and farmers. Acess technical suppose from EASTWest Seed Co. for supply of high quality seeds.. Conduct seasonlong training on vegetable productio n

Attachment 03 ARISP III AGRICULTURE & AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN ATSARA MAKING PROJECT

Date Prepared Name of ARC Name of Subject Organization Province Region

: : ; : :

Septemebr 2010 Cabucgayan ARC Balaquid ARB MPC Biliran VIII

G. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats STRENGTHS >Presence of strong primary cooperative >More farmers with CLOA >Available rice farmlands WEAKNESSES >low farm productivity and income >traditional farming methods >limited capital >limited services >lack of marketing support OPPURTUNITIES >available AAD support fund under ARISP III >Supportive MASOLGU >Available rice production experts to be tapped >presence of PEF and other financial institutions THREATS >Pest and Diseases >Natural calamities Droughts typhoons

H. Planned Status of Agricultural Development End of SALES Less: Production and Operational Expenses

Total Production cost and Operational Expenses NET INCOME

PART II. PLAN SUMMARY Period: G. Projected Operation and financial Performance PARTICULARS TARGETS MAJOR CONDITIONS/CONSTRAINTS IN ATTAINING TARGET

I.Project Operation 1. Crop Production a. Area(ha.) b. No. of cooperators c. total Production(kg) Average Production/Ha(kg/ha) II. Financial Performance 11. Sales 12. Cost of Sales 13. Gross Income 14. Selling and Admin Expenses 15. Net income(Loss)

H. Projected Project Reach Category Cropping Season/s Initial No. of Cooperators Area Replication No. of cooperators Area Major Conditions/constraints in attaining target

I.

Development of the Subject Organization Required Action

Deficient Indicators/Concerns

PART III ARISP III AAD ACTION PLAN Name of Subject Organization: Balaquid ARB Multi-Purpose Cooperative OBJECTIV ES SPECIFI STRATE C GY OUTPUT ACTIVITI ES TARG ET DATE CONSTRAIN TS BUDG ET RESPONSIB LE PERSON

GENERAL POLICIES: 1. The funding support of AAD under ARISP III shall be released only on the basis of the approved and concurred project proposal. The fund mainly shall be utilized for the purchase of supplies and materials to be used in the establishment of the demonstration projects and in conducting project related technology trainings. 2. The LGU and subject organization will be encourage to put up their own counterpart for the projects to be implemented and in the conduct of training. 3. In purchasing supplies and materials to be used in the demonstration projects, the PPMO shall organize a committee where the subject organization will be represented. Among others, the committee shall ensure that those purchased are reasonably priced, according to specifications, at the right quantity and in good condition. 4. All expenditure under the project should be reflected in the summary of expenditures(SOE) report of the PPMO. 5. A separate window shall be created to carryout the agriculture and agribusiness development projects and related operations distinct from other business operation of the subject organization. 6. The manager of the subject organization will be responsible to take charge of the implementation of the AAD projects. However, the SO may opt to appoint an officer to be named AAD Point Person to handle such functions. 7. The supplies and materials for the establishment of the demonstration projects received by the SO shall be recorded in the General Journal. It should be allocated to the cooperators based on the rules and procedures in selection and prioritization of cooperators. Only qualified

cooperators can be recipient of the funding support for agricultural development. The SO has the following policies and guidelines in the utilization of the funding support: a. The interest for availing the supplies and materials support is 18% per annum. b. A surcharge of 1% per month will be collected on overdue capital and interest.. c. A grace period of five(5) working days after due date is granted. If payment is done beyond this period, charges will be imposed starting on then first day when the payment is due. d. Unpaid interests will be capitalized after one(1) cropping cycle. e. Released of supplies and materials to the cooperators shall be done only upon completion of the pre-release requirements such as attendance to training, equity, etc.. 8. The cooperator are obliged to pay the cost of supplies and materials advanced to them in cash or in kind. This will be recorded in the General Journal. If payment is in cash, this will be recorded in the cash receipt book. 9. The cash proceeds(composed of payments of principal,interests and surcharges) from the demonstration projects should be uded for the purchase of supplies and materials needed in the subsequent demo projects. This time this will be allocated to the next batch of cooperators. The project cycle should continue until all qualified until all qualified members have put up the project; as long as the subsequent putting up of another project of similar nature is assessed to be viable. Otherwise, the SO should identify another type of livelihood/demo project for a given number of cooperators. Subsequently, this new p[roject will be replicated involving the next batch of cooperators.

Specific policies and Procedures: Rice Productivity Enhancement Techno Demo 1. The identification and screening of cooperators will be within barangay Balaquid , Cabucgayan ARC. 2. Prospective cooperators must be a member in good standing of the subject organization.

3. Cooperatyors who have accessible lot to be planted will be given first priority. As such, it must be strategically located in an area where it could be seen by a great number of farmers because it will showcase the latest rice technology and breakthrough in rice production. 4. The cost of inputs will be duly paid to the subject organization after harvest including interest. 5. Payments including interest and surcharges may be in cash or in kind. 6. The second liners who are going to benefit the project will again be selected following the above mentioned process to ensure success and replicability of the demo project. Succeeding cycles will follow the same process. 7. Willingness to undergo technology training and with good attitude to abide the and adhere to the policies of the coop awill be considered in the selection process. 8. Committed to share to other coop members the rtechnologies and skills learned in operating the project.

Vegetable Production Demo Project