Enhancing Rice Farming through Extension: The Role of Farmer-Related Factors in PalayCheck System Effectiveness in Davao Oriental
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.54536/ajaset.v9i3.5141Keywords:
Agricultural Extension, Palaycheck, Rural development, Farmers Field SchoolAbstract
This study examined the personal and farming-related factors influencing the
adoption of the PalayCheck system among 221 rice farmers in Davao Oriental. Results revealed that the
majority of farmers were male (57%), middle-aged (41–70 years), with high school-level education (56%) and
household sizes of 4–6 members (50%). Most participants were experienced farmers, with 48% having more
than 26 years of rice farming. Educational attainment showed functional literacy across respondents, aligning
with the requirements of the PalayCheck system. A significant number (65%) were affiliated with farmers’
organizations, enhancing access to resources and support. In terms of land tenure, 66% were landowners, a
factor supporting higher adoption. Nearly all (99%) operated on farms of 5 hectares or less, consistent with the
Department of Agrarian Reform's classification of small farms. Agricultural information primarily came from
Department of Agriculture technicians (49%), supplemented by media sources like radio and television. Weekly
contact with extension agents was reported by 55%, while 38% had monthly interactions. These findings affirm
that both individual characteristics and farming conditions significantly influence farmers’ engagement with
technological innovations such as PalayCheck, emphasizing the need for targeted extension strategies to support
inclusive and sustained adoption.
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