Needs Assessment and Identification of Problems Experienced by Farmers in Masalipit, San

Miguel Bulacan
 Introduction

In the year of 2020, The Philippines is still an agricultural country despite of planned

industrialization from build build program of the current government. Majority of the citizens

living in rural areas are still support themselves through agriculture. In this study we will focus

on small scale farmers who makes up the majority of vegetable production in our country.

“Small-scale farmers are faced with many challenges on a daily basis. In addition, they

have several needs that, if fulfilled, could help reduce some of their challenges. The small-scale

farmer remains an ideal target audience for Extension staff due to the increasing number of these

farms combined with the limited impact that they can have with the current set of resources.”(

Goodwin & Gouldthorpe, 2013, p.54).

In year 2019, Masalipit is one of the Barangay chosen for the constructions of farm to

market roads, in this scenario the factors of transportation will be eliminated since the travel

from the Barangay to Nearby market is lessen. “With better roads, farmers are motivated to plant

more because they now have more efficient market access. This resulting increase in production

and income improves the quality of life in remote rural areas.” (Shanina, 2015)

Because of the Development, Travel time a big factor is now eliminated in the problems

of many farmers. It will open the path of determining other problems that affects the daily life

basis and production of farmers.

Statement of the Problem

The purpose of this research was to discover the challenges and needs of Fruits and

Vegetable Farmers of Masalipit San Miguel, Bulacan.

1. What are the common problems experienced by the agricultural land owners and

farmers in the yield production of vegetables in terms of?

1.1 Pest

1.2 Climate Change

1.3 Investment and Profit

1.4 Programs for Farmers from the Government

Significance of the Study

Farmers. The study will lead to evaluation of farmers experienced problems since then

and now. It will give explanation to farmers on why they are experiencing the said problems and

how it will be solved.

Local Government Unit. Data to be collected will lead to addressing the problems and

training needs through the formulation of a sensible policy and design of a functional extension

program are deemed necessary to improve vegetable farmers' productivity in the municipality.

Future Researchers. Since there will be a present data collected, It will give the future

researchers a in-depth analysis of how to solve the problems in each terms that will be

considered.
Scope and Limitations

The study will focus on the Problems of farmers in terms of pest, climate change,

investment and profit, and Programs for Farmers by the Government.

There will be 50 respondents which includes Vegetable and fruit farmers.

The area of study will only focus on Barangay Masalipit San Miguel Bulacan.
Location of the Study and Map

The Study held in Masalipit San Miguel Bulacan

 Definition of terms

The following were used throughout the study and define operationally

Agriculture- The science, art or occupation concern with cultivating land raising crops and

feeding and raising livestock and farming

Agricultural Finance- Is the provision of multiple type of service dedicated to supporting both

and off farm

Climate Change- refers to significance changes in global temperature such as wind, patterns and

measures of climate that occurs over several decades or longer.

Disease- A detrimental effect on plants and animals impact on market access and agricultural

production.

Farmer- A person who pays a fixed sum for some privilege or source of an income.

Pest- A destructive insect or other animal that attacks crops, foods and live stocks.

Pesticides- A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated

plants to animal.

Vegetables- Usually herbaceous plants such as cabbage, been, tomatoes, etc. Grown for an edible

part is usually eaten as part of meal.