Central Luzon State University training on agroforestry, livelihood projects, and cooperative development for the Bugkalots in the Casecnan Project-Philippines : an evaluation
| dc.contributor.author | Emmanuel Wollor Topor II | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-10-27T02:26:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-10-27T02:26:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2002 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study evaluated the CLSU training in agroforestry, livelihood projects and cooperative development for the Bugkalots in the Casecnan Project. Specifically, the study determined the extent the acquired skills were utilized by the trainees' households, and the level of food production and income. Five barangays in the PIZ were involved in the study chosen through random sampling techniques. The same method was used to determine the sample 53 respondents. The data were collected by interviewing the trainee-respondents. The Statistical package for social Sciences was used to analyze the data. Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and multiple regression were utilized to determine the relationship of variables. The levels of significance were placed at 0.01 and 0.05. The findings on the socio-demographic profile were significant. age had positive and highly significant association (r =0.3712) with food production and a highly significant influence (R2 = 2.808) on income. Similarly, educational attainment (X = 6.49 years) reflected highly significant correlation (r = 0.5097) with income level and was a significant determinant of agroforestry skills (R2 = 2.0236). Also, educational attainment reflected a highly significant influence (R2 = 4.2100) on income. Household size with a range of 2 - 13 and a mean of six members significantly influenced (R2 = 2.2739) agroforestry skills. In terms of the training characteristics, almost all the 19 facukutators during the training were CLSU staff with qualifications ranging from certificates to doctor studies. The resource person's instructional qualities were generally rated 4.28 (very good). The training topics was rated 4.09 (Useful) for productive work. The four pre-set training objectives were generally perceived "relevant", (3.24) to trainees' needs and aspirations. Training objectives had positive and significant relationship (r = 0.2987) with cooperatives although these had a negative but significant correlation (r = -0.2618) with income. Training objectives were the significant determinant of cooperatives (R2 = 2.2107). The farmlands of the respondents are their ancestral domain although the delineation of the farmland is "still in process. farm size ranged from 0.25 hectare to 3 hectares that had a highly significant difference t-value of 3.59 at 0.01 percent before and after the training. Farming practice was slash and burn perceived as "about right" (2.72). Cropping schemes had highly significant difference at a t-value of 2.58 at 0.01 percent in terms of yield before and after the training. The extent of adoption in agroforestry was rated "moderate" (3.06). It showed a positive and highly significant association (r = 0.3717) with income. The knowledge on rattan production and manufacture was rated "moderately low" (2.32). All the households formed and participated in the cooperative activities. Cooperative development was rated 2.63 described as "moderate". The need for further training was raised in "managing small business" and "leadership". The mean of P21,752.26 was found in total food production after the training. The mean significant difference before and after the training was 7.78. Also, income level had a highly significant difference (t-value 8.08). Overall, the training teaching techniques employed in the training process were rated "effective (3.94). This finding was supported by a significant influence of R2 = 2.1182) of training techniques/materials on cooperative activities. Hindrances in adopting the technology for food production and increasing income were "unclear land rights", "irregular visit" of extensionists, "lack of input/capital"; "lack of irrigation", "inadequate skills", "less information", "lack of tools and machines". Possible solutions identified by the respondents were continuous relevant training access to credit, regular visit of extensionists and technical assistance to the barangays. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://granarium.clsu.edu.ph/handle/123456789/858 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.relation.supervisor | FLOR AMOR B. MONTA, Ph.D. | |
| dc.title | Central Luzon State University training on agroforestry, livelihood projects, and cooperative development for the Bugkalots in the Casecnan Project-Philippines : an evaluation | |
| dc.type | Thesis |