Sustainable Mango Production in Central Luzon, Philippines as Affected by Community-Based Model Farms Of Improved Crop Management

Abstract

In a society filled with technology and advancement in the quest for convenience, food production is unlikely to be disregarded as the world continue to find means on securing adequate supply to nourish nations. This study aims to increase production efficiency and profitability of one of the most sought after commodities, mango. A technology demonstration on the application of ICM in the nine (9) community- based model farms was established. As a result of the adopted technology innovations demonstrated by mango farmers in their respective mango farms, the study revealed significant findings on the increase in yield and income by 440% and 586.65%, respectively, after ICM application. It is therefore recommended that the system be institutionalized by LGUs, and appropriate policies be implemented to further provide assistance to small players that comprised the mango industry in the country.