AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE (2013)

Aqua

culture Area

(hectares)

Consump

tion (kg)

Production (mt)

Per Capita (kgs.)

Sufficien-cy Level

(%)

Milkfish 4.0924 13.08 4,279 .139 32.71

Tilapia 1.098 10.53 1,758 .112 16.67

Seaweeds 6.45 - 45.3695 - -

Commodity (Crops)

Area Harvested

Ave. yield/

Ha (mt)

Production (mt)

Per Capita (kgs.)

Sufficien-cy Level

(%)

Palay 681.0872 3.67 2,503.579 91.437 16.73

Corn 6,273 0.83 5,514 68.83 47.89

Vegetable 63.97 7.81 499.84 - 39.7017

Banana 1331 8.17 10,877.39 0.018538 626.61

Mango (Carabao)

105 2.25 235.77 4.368 73.88

BulbOnion 112 4.57 585.7 2.318 119

Cassava 462 6.67 3,080.88 0.003234 1017.36

Camote 112 4.87 585.9 0.005231 119.00

Peanut 181.5 0.82 148.21 - -

Cacao 14 0.39 5.49

Coconut 5,340 1.66 8,862.05

Municipal Fish Production: Marine - 3,673.2 mt

Please direct technical inquiries to:

Dr. Ramon A. Taroc - Provincial Agriculturist

Mr. Edgardo G. Anhao - Asst. Provincial Agriculturist Chief Institutional Devt. &

Fisheries Division Mrs. Evelyn C. Tumarong - Planning Officer IV/ Prov’l.

Training Coordinator Engr. Chito G. Trangia - Supervising Admin. Officer Ms. Lilibeth P. Caroro - Supervising Agriculturist

Division Chief Crops

Tel No. (035) 377-2067 Telefax No. (035) 377-2009

E-mail: opa_siq7@yahoo.com

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Siquijor Province

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OFFICE OF THE PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURIST HELEN, LARENA, SIQUIJOR

PROGRAMS, PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES AND BASIC AG-

RICULTURAL DATA

VISION

A progressive, dynamic and relevant organization with highly motivated professionals providing technologically advance and excellent customer-oriented services toward sustainable agricultural development programs realized in a friendly environment.

MISSION

The Provincial Government of Siquijor shall endeavor to: 1. Direct public investment on needed facilities that will catalyze private led investment in Agriculture and Fisheries.

2. Harness and develop farmers/fisherfolks to become effective managers of agricultural development.

3. Promote environmentally sound and technologically advanced production activities and support infrastructure that will accelerate in productivity income.

SERVICE VALUES

1. We have concern for customer satisfaction 2. We render quality service 3. We work as a team 4. We value competence and innovation 5. We have integrity and conviction 6. We serve in a friendly environment

SERVICE STRATEGY

For Accessibility thru Resource Enhancement

1. Develop and use updated technologies.

2. Advocate to the cultivation of suitable crops.

3. Promote the welfare of the farmers’ interest.

4. Link with other agencies, non-government organization in the effective delivery of services.

5. Promote services excellence responsive to the need & aspiration of the customers.

6. Promote and encourage professional growth and career advancement.

7. Promote upland/lowland & marine resources conservation.

8. Empower farmers & fisher folks for the protection of rights.

9. Foster sustained technical support for the enforcement of Fishery Laws & Regulation.

10. Promote alternative livelihood program, projects and activities.

11. Enhance Information Systems for Customer Awareness.

BANNER PROGRAMS RICE

a) Technology Demonstration on Hybrid Rice Production - Five hectares of rice or more that will showcase the technology on Hybrid Rice Production.

b) Location Specific Technology Demonstration (IRTD) - (Palay check & Palayamanan) intends to accelerate the adaption & integration of new technologies into local farming system.

c) Site- Specific Nutrient Management

d) Rehabilitation of Communal Irrigation Systems.

e) Small Water Impounding Project

f) Small Farm Reservoir

g) Shallow Tube Well

h) Spring Development

i) Multi Purpose Drying Pavement

j) Rice Milling Facilities

k) Primary Farm Machineries

l) Training and other Support Activities

m) Trichoderma Production CORN

a) Provision of Quality Corn Seeds – Hybrid (White & Yellow)/ OPV White Certified Seeds Subsidy by the PLGU-OPA and OPV White (Registered/Certified) Seed Subsidy by the DARFU-7.

b) Farm Mechanization (Production& Post Harvest) Support – Provision of Farm Machineries/PHF by DA on a 50:50 scheme with LGUs/POs. The 85:15 cost sharing is requested by PLGU Chief Executive to the DA Secretary for Siquijor province espe cially on the availment of 4WD 70-90 HP Tractor in support to the Agri-Pinoy Corn Program.

C) Operation & Maintenance of BIO-N Plant in L azi – Regular production of BIO-N is intensified by the PLGU in support of the Organic Agriculture Program for the Corn farmers of Siquijor.

d) Farmers Education Program like Farmers Field School & Farmers Scientist Training Programs –these include trainings programs for farmers & agricultural extension workers/technicians on innovative technologies on corn production.

e) R & D/E Support Services – Conduct of On-Farm Trials/ Techno Demo on Adaptability of New Corn Varieties that would fit under Siquijor Condition & improvement of the Corn- based Cropping System

f) Distribution of IEC Materials by the National & Regional DA Offices

HIGH VALUE CROPS DEVELOPMENT

a ) Planting Materials & Quality Seeds – these include the distribution of quality seeds and planting materials.

b) Provision of Farm Tools and Equipment

c) Establishment of Biofertilizer

d) Training and Information Dissemination

e) Bulb Onion Production Project

f) Gulayan sa Paaralan/Barangay Project-

g) Provision of Greenhouses in Drip Irrigation System

h) Solar Pump Irrigation Project

i) Fruit Processing Center

j) Vegetable production project for Siquijor District Jail Inmates FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT

a) Development of Kitong/Siganid Culture in Cages

b) Bangus Culture in Cage/Fishpond

c) Seaweeds Culture

d) Grow-out pond for Tilapia

e) Saline Tilapia Culture

f) Technology services on the planting of Mangroves

g) Protection and Conservation of Marine Habitat h) Coral Reef Rehabilitation Project

i) Bantay Dagat Programs – Surveillance, foot patrol/ Seaborne patrol activities

j) Information dissemination on RA 8550 (Fisheries Code of the Philippines), Environmental Code of Siquijor province Municipal Ordinances

Provincial Profile: Municipalities - 6 Barangays - 134 Total Population (2010) - 94,104 Annual Growth Rate (%) - 1.10 Population Density (sq.km.) - 255 (NSO 2007) Total Area (ha) - 37,522 (NIA,2010) Total Agricultural Area (ha) - 23,998.26 Area for Corn (ha) - 5,474 Basic Area for Rice (ha) - 502.97 Total Area for other crops (ha) - 8,283 Total Non-Agricultural Area (ha) - 13,523.74