Republic of the Philippines

State Universities and Colleges

GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGES-Baterna Campus
College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras

PROJECT PROPOSAL

I. BASIC INFORMATION

1. Title of the Project : GSC Integrated and Organic Farm

2. Proponent
 Name : Guimaras State College- Baterna Campus, College
of Agricultural Sciences

 Address : Brgy. Constancia, San Lorenzo, Guimaras

4. Project Duration : Four (4) years

5. Project Location : Bgry. San Isidro, Sibunag

Province of Guimaras

6. Total Project Cost : Php 629,954 .00

II. Project Description

1. Rationale

The College of Agricultural Sciences at GSC- Baterna Campus was created

through a BOT Resolution No. 26 series of 2013. Its operation was formally started
last June, 2013 offering BS Agricultural Technology (BSAT) Major in Organic
Agriculture and later it was changed to BS Agriculture through a BOT Resolution 72
series of 2015.

The opening of the college is very timely because of the present program of the
government on food security which effect has strengthen the Agriculture
Modernization Act as mandated in R.A. 8435. Additionally, with the vast agricultural
land in Guimaras, the role of the college in training the youth in the Province of
Guimaras as future agriculturists and the farmers as well, is a plus factor to the
province in enhancing the agricultural sector.

While coconut is one of the two agricultural commodities that earns the country
more than a billion dollars in export revenues every year, its vast potential to earn
even more has never been tapped because of numerous issues bugging the industry.

The area currently planted to coconut is about 3.565 million hectares or 26

percent of country’s total agricultural lands. Also, 68 out of 81 provinces are coconut-
growing areas. At present, these lands host about 339 million bearing coconut trees
and 3.4 million farmers who, ironically, live mostly below the poverty line even as
coconut exports reached $2.0 billion in 2016.

Nut production on the average was 13.8 million or 46 nuts per tree per year.
Although coconut exports, primarily from processed products like oil, are expected to
rise this year, the vast potential of the coconut industry has yet to be tapped and
measures have to be put into place to include the poor farmers of the crop to earn
more.

Besides low yield per tree and aging trees, the supply chain is largely
unorganized and made up to dispersed small holdings that affects economies of
scale in input supply, primary processing and marketing.
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College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras
The small production lots and high transport translate to high cost of logistics,
which affect both farmers and processors.

In the global scene, there are market threats from tariff and non-tariff barriers
such as minimum residue levels and labeling regulations.

Addressing low yields at the farm level can be an excellent move to helping
realize the coconut industry’s potential as a bigger generator of export dollars.

Obviously, the low yields are caused by poor genetics, nil fertilization, and limited
replanting of tree stocks. Also 20 percent of coconut trees are already senile while
most trees are planted in marginal lands that also affect yield. Meanwhile, large lands
planted to the crop have low genetic potential. (Dar, 2017)

Growing of intercrops in coconut lands produces more food and agricultural

products, ensuring food security of the people in rural and urban areas. At the same
time, the practice generates jobs and livelihood, enhancing farm incomes and the
purchasing power of people, thus alleviating poverty in farming communities
Moreover, successful farmers serve as inspiration and enterprise leaders in their
communities, eventually treating coconut farming in an agribusiness way to create
wealth and more capital resources. (Magat, 2007)

The Cacao market opportunities for tablea and cocoa products is growing, as
there is an increasing number of cafes and restaurants offering chocolate drinks.
Moreover, the trend towards wellness and a healthy lifestyle is seen as another
opportunity for cocoa, as it is being positioned and marketed as a health food given
its natural contents and health benefits. It is projected that by 2020, there is an
additional one million tons of cacao needed to meet global demand, while an
additional 30,000 tons are needed to meet local demand. As such, cacao growers
and cocoa manufacturers in the country are well-positioned to translate these market
opportunities into a profitable reality (http://industry.gov.ph., 2017)

Banana is considered the top export of the Philippines. It is one of the major fruit
crop, not just in the country but also in other Asian neighboring nations. Because the
development of banana production is very fast, bananas are the fourth largest fruit
crop in the entire world.

According to the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural

Resources Research and Development, or PCARRD, which is based in Laguna, the
most economically important fruit crop in the Philippines is the banana because it is
the only locally-grown fruit available in the market throughout the year. In the
international scale, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has included
Philippines as the only Asian country in the list of top four leading banana exporting
nations. Among other countries are from South America: Ecuador, Costa Rica, and
Colombia. These four countries export more than one million tons of bananas each,
respectively.

There are several banana plant varieties grown in the country. These kinds can
even be grown in one’s backyard since they require only minimum care and
management. The most common are the latundan, lakatan, and saba. The Southern
part of the country, particularly Davao, has also an export variety – Cadevish – grown
by local banana plantations.

Lakatan is the most profitable variety to grow. Because of its high demand in the
market, the supply cannot meet especially to some parts northern part of the country.
When it is still unripe, its peel is green and yellow-orange when ripe.(
http://agribusinesshub.com.,2018)
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College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Calamansi or calamondin (Citrfortunella microcarpa) is a fruit tree native to

the Philippines. It is the most commonly grown backyard tree among the citrus
species. It can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions.

It is a small tree with a height ranging from 2 meters to 7 ½ meters at

maturity. Its broad eggshaped leaves are dark green in the upper surface and
pale green underneath. The fruit is round, about 2 cm to 4.5 cm in diameter, and
greenish - yellow in color. Like its relatives, such as the mandarin, pomelo and
sweet orange, the calamansi is rich in phosphorous, calcium, iron and Vitamin C
or ascorbic acid. It is the most popular and most commonly used citrus fruit in the
country. Its juice is nutritious and traditionally made into a fruit drink that helps
prevent respiratory diseases. It also helps strengthen the bones and stimulate
growth especially among growing children. It can be used as a flavoring
ingredient in desserts, e.g. leche flan, or as an additive in various food
preparations, such as fish steak. Its pulp is used as a major ingredient in
beverages, syrups, concentrates, and purees. The peel is made into jams,
candies, and marmalade. With its alkalinizing effect, on the body calamansi helps
circulate blood evenly and facilitates normal digestion.

Almost seven decades ago, Philippines was the third largest producer of
coffee globally after Brazil and Colombia. Currently it is the 27th largest producer
of coffee in the world. Even though the country has geographical advantages for
coffee production the supply is currently unable to meet the large demand.(
http://www.pinoy-entrepreneur.com., 2006)

Philippines produces all the four main bean varieties: Robusta, Arabica,
Excelsa and Liberica. In the period July-September 2017, Robusta formed 65.2%
of the total national production, while Arabica formed 27.1%, Excelsa formed
6.9% and Liberica formed 0.9%.

The entry of multinational players in the market has expanded the market
as well as improved the level of know how in the sector. It also motivates local
players to keep high quality, comparable with international standards. However,
while the prices of Robusta and Arabica are climbing, roasted coffee faces
pressure from supermarkets and groceries. Currently, there is a need to help
promote local roasters in the country, as compared with imported brands.
(www.businesswire.com.)

Guimaras was known for its production of the sweetest mango of the
world. But the production of mangoes is seasonal, and it would be wise that
farmers should integrate other fruit trees or crops while waiting for the harvest
season of mangoes. With its soil type and climate Guimaras has a potential for
growing other fruit bearing trees aside from mango. Hence this proposal;

2. Objectives

a. To establish a production and a demo project on integrated and organic

farming.

b. To provide additional venue for learning, laboratory activities and research for
the students taking BS Agriculture.

c. To promote the local supply of organically produced coconut, cacao, banana,

calamansi, coffee and their products.
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College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras
3. Expected Outputs

This project is expected to generate additional income for the Guimaras

State College. This will showcase the integrated and organic farming practices
that will be helpful for other farmers with interest in integrated and organic
farming. Taking field works and other laboratory activities in the field will provide
actual experience and advance knowledge to the agriculture students in
managing an integrated farm. The organically produced products from this
project will increase the supply of safe and wholesome food products in the
whole province of Guimaras.

4. Components and Activities

Aside from income, this project will also help for the implementation of
other function of the college such as research, instruction and production.

a. For Instruction- through this project students will be trained and exposed to
actual farm operation.

b. For Production-This will serve as another IGP of the college and will boost
local production of coconut, cacao, calamansi, banana and coffee. Some of
the products will be utilized as raw materials of the Food Innovation Center in
Mosqueda Campus. Growing trees will serve also as sources of juvenile
cuttings for the production of cloned seedlings in the clonal nursery.

c. For Research- In growing trees and other crops, these area will be utilized for
institutional researches of the college in order to develop technologies on
integrated farming using organic farming practices.

d. For Extension- The project will be another venue in which the college can offer
services to its farmers/clienteles. This will introduce to the farmers the
integrated and organic farming technologies that can promote food production,
boost farming output and uplift their living status.

5. Beneficiaries/ Recipients

This will benefit the college, farmers and the community as a whole.

6. Economic Benefits/ Impacts

The project will promote the production of coconut, cacao, banana,

calamansi, and coffee with their processed products. With these local production,
organic foods will be available at a reasonable cost for the community and the
entire province.

7. Sustainability Plan

In order that this project will be sustainable, the proponent shall conduct its own
monitoring and evaluation of the project in coordination with other allied government
agencies. Procurement and Accounting procedures of the government will be strictly
observed.
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State Universities and Colleges
GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGES-Baterna Campus
College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras

Prepared by:

JULIUS T. VERGARA, Ph.D.

Dean, College of Agri. Sciences

Noted:

LILIAN DIANA B. PARREṄO, Ph.D.

VP for Research and Extension Services

LUNA V. LAMERA, Ph.D.

VP for Administration and Finance

APPROVED:

ROGELIO T. ARTAJO, Ph.D.FRIEDr. FDR.

College President
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State Universities and Colleges
GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGES-Baterna Campus
College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

A. Coconut (Intercrop with Cacao) – 1 hectare for 4 years

Quantity Item Cost Total

200 Coconut seedlings (dwarf/hybrid) 45.00/seedling 9,000.00
20 Organic Fertilizer 350/bag 7,000.00
Harvesting,piling,hauling and dehusking 1.00/nut 24,000.00
(8,000 nuts/hectare)
Copra making (2 tons/hectare) .50/kg 3,000.00
Transport/handling of copra .50/kg 3,000.00
Fertilizer application 200/md 1,200.00
5 md Circle weeding (6 times per year) 200/md 18,000.00
Sub-total 65,200.00
660 Cacao seedlings 35/seedling 23,000.00
45 Organic fertilizer 350/bag 15,750.00
200 Empty sacks 15/sack 3,000.00
30 Rattan basket 45/basket 1350.00
60 Molasses 60/liter 3,600.00
20 md Clearing/under brushing 200/md 4,000.00
4 md Staking 200/md 800.00
10 md Digging holes 200/md 2,000.00
30 md Planting 200/md 6,000.00
10 md Weeding and mulching 200/md 2,000.00
4 md Fertilization 200/md 800.00
15 md General weeding 200/md 3,000.00
10 md Pruning 200/md 2,000.00
Harvesting 20/tree 12,000.00
Sub-total 79,300.00
Gross Expenses 144,500.00

B. Banana Production (Lakatan) - 1 hectare for 4 years

Quantity Item Cost Total

625 Banana suckers 35/sucker 21,875.00
20 Organic fertilizers 350/bag 7,000.00
80 Wooden sticks 10/stick 800.00
50 Bamboo poles 100/pole 5000.00
5 Assorted nails 65/kg 325.00
8 md Cultivation/plowing 200/md 1600.00
5 md Lay-out 200/md 1000.00
625 Digging (hole) 5/hole 3,125.00
5 md Planting 200/md 1000.00
10 md Fertilization 200/md 2,000.00
30 md Clearing/plowing ( every 6 months) 200/md 6,000.00
Gross Expenses 49,725.00

C. Calamansi Production- 2 hectares for 4 years

Quantity Item Cost Total

1250 Calamansi seedlings (marcotted) 25/seedling 31,250.00
1250 Wooden sticks 10/stick 12,500.00
40 Organic fertilizers 350/bag 14,000.00
40 md Land preparation 200/md 8,000.00
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College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Planting 5/seedling 6,250.00
Weeding 1/tree 1250.00
20 md Fertilization/spraying 200/md 4,000.00
Harvesting 10/tree 12,500.00
Gross Expenses 89,750.00

D. Coffee Production- 1 hectare for 4 years

Quantity Item Cost Total

1111 Coffee seedlings 15/seedlings 16,665.00
15 Organic fertilizers 350/bag 5,250.00
Clearing 1000/ha 1,000.00
5 md Staking/lay-out 200/md 1,000.00
Digging/planting 5/hole 5,555.00
Cleaning, ring weeding, mulching (3 1/tree 9,999.00
times a year)
5 md Fertilization/spraying 200/md 1,000.00
2 md Pruning/trimming 200/md 400.00
Harvesting 10/tree 11,110.00
Gross Expenses 51,979.00

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

I. Gross Expenses Php 629,954

A. Coconut and Cacao- 144,500.00
B. Banana- 49, 725.00
C. Calamansi – 89,750.00
D. Coffee – 51,979.00
E. Salary of 1 Farm Aid – 144,000 ( 3,000/month)
F. Electrical and water expenses- 150,000.00
II. Gross Income Php 671,100.00
A. Coconut – 140,000.00 (4000 @ 35/kg copra)
Cacao – 88,000 (1,100 kgs @ 80/kg dried beans)
B. Banana – 300,000 (15,000 kgs @ 20/kg)
C. Calamansi – 83, 100.00 (4,155 kgs @ 20/kg)
D. Coffee – 60,000.00 (750 kgs @ 80/kg)

III. Net Income Php 41,146.00

IV. Return of Investment 6.53%
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State Universities and Colleges
GUIMARAS STATE COLLEGES-Baterna Campus
College of Agricultural Sciences
San Lorenzo, Guimaras

March 7, 2019

DR. ROGELIO T. ARTAJO

College President
This Institution

SIR:

Greetings!

This is to submit to your good office the Project Proposal with a project title GSC
Integrated and Organic Farm, to be implemented in St. Paul’s Farm, in Barangay San
Isidro, Municipality of Sibunag. The total project cost for this project is Php 629,954.

With this, the undersigned would like to ask approval from your office for the
implementation and fund allocation for this project.

We are willing to come for a meeting about the project implementation, at your most
convenient time.

Hoping for your positive response for this matter.

Thank you very much and more power.

Respectfully yours,

JULIUS T. VERGARA, Ph.D.

Dean, CAgS

Noted:

LILIAN DIANA B. PARREÑO, Ph.D.

VP for Research and Extension Services

Recommending Approval:

LUNA V. LAMERA, Ph.D.

VP for Administration and Finance

Approved:

ROGELIO T. ARTAJO, Ph.D., FRIEDR,FDR

College President