Papers by Eduardo D . Magdayo Jr.
Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2023
The study aimed to ascertain the current perceptions and practices of local rice farmers in the m... more The study aimed to ascertain the current perceptions and practices of local rice farmers in the municipality of Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. It was also conducted in order to know the issues and concerns of farmers by looking into their management practices that include seed and seedling transplanting, fertilizer application, pesticide application, tillage and non-tillage cultivation. The research was carried out in ten barangays in the said municipality. Personal interviews (PI) were conducted with 150 local farmers in the study to collect information for perceptions and practices using a guide questionnaire that was translated into Cebuano to facilitate a better understanding among the farmers. The study results showed that rice production in Diplahan has fallen below the minimum required yield to achieve rice self-sufficiency due to the numerous issues regarding rice crop management in both irrigated and non-irrigated farmlands. The study found that farmers continued to rely on existing local knowledge gained from families, experience, and co-farmers, despite there are already existing programs and seminars on the proper farm management conducted by the Department of Agriculture. Many of them believed merely on luck. Moreover, more appropriate farming practices were not implemented due to poverty and other economic issues. Lastly, problems in rice crop management such as nutrient application, pest recognition, pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides applications by local farmers emerge in the study.
Asian Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Researches, 2022
Mindanao State University-Buug Campus is a rising and developing state university in Zamboanga Pe... more Mindanao State University-Buug Campus is a rising and developing state university in Zamboanga Peninsula. As a developing university, it faced challenges institutionally, financially, academically and environmentally. Environmentally, MSU-Buug faced issue on solid waste mismanagement. There were already measures undertaken to improve solid waste management in the campus but solid wastes were still seen scattered around the university vicinities. Thus, this study was conducted to determine the level of awareness on solid waste among the students, waste characterization, waste issue, and management. A descriptive research design was used in the study with 310 respondents. It employed a questionnaire concerning the awareness of solid waste management of the students. Key informant interview was done to determine the present solid waste management practices, issues, problems, and solutions. Weighing scale was used in determining the weight of solid waste. Data were gathered, analyzed, and interpreted using frequency and percentage distribution and chi-square test. Findings showed that the level of awareness on solid waste management among the students was high, there was no significant relationship on the level of awareness on solid waste management in terms of the student's age, course, year level and tract, however, there was a significant relationship on the level of awareness on solid waste management in terms of the student's sex. There were 5 types of waste generated in the university which are: biodegradable, non-biodegradable, recyclable, special and hazardous waste. The total volume of waste generated in one month was 613.8 kg. No garbage policy, segregation, proper waste disposal and composting were the present practices on solid waste management. Undisciplined students and lack of funding on solid waste management projects were the issues that need to be addressed.
International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR), 2022
The most important practice that contributes to rice production is nutrient management. However, ... more The most important practice that contributes to rice production is nutrient management. However, if the nutrient plant required is insufficient, low production is unavoidable. Thus, this study was carried out to determine the soil fertility status of lowland areas in the municipality of Diplahan. Soil samples from each sampling site were collected in rice farms using a composite random soil sampling moving in a zigzag pattern. A depth of 0-15 cm soil samples were collected from 15-30 different places in 1-5 hectares. An air-drying procedure was done before it was carried to the laboratory for final testing. Soil samples were analyzed for pH, organic carbon, organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium following the BSWM (Bureau of Soils and Water Management) procedures. Furthermore, a soil fertility map was outlined through ArcGIS software by plotting local coordinates in Google Map. Results showed that the areas in 10 selected barangays in the municipality have moderate soil acidity, with a pH level that falls below the desirable range of 5.5 - 7.0 but no lower than 4.5. According to the results of the soil organic carbon analysis, all barangays have insufficient SOC. Only four barangays have the optimal soil organic matter content for lowland rice production. The study also revealed that only two (2) barangays receive an adequate amount of nitrogen, while the rest are considered deficient. Phosphorous-rich soils were found in two (2) barangays; the five (5) barangays have a medium
content; and the remaining three (3) barangays have a low content. Lastly, no barangay in the municipality obtains an adequate amount of exchangeable potassium ranging from 82-246 ppm. Problem of insufficient nutrient requirements for rice crop production is widespread in the municipality.
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Papers by Eduardo D . Magdayo Jr.
content; and the remaining three (3) barangays have a low content. Lastly, no barangay in the municipality obtains an adequate amount of exchangeable potassium ranging from 82-246 ppm. Problem of insufficient nutrient requirements for rice crop production is widespread in the municipality.
content; and the remaining three (3) barangays have a low content. Lastly, no barangay in the municipality obtains an adequate amount of exchangeable potassium ranging from 82-246 ppm. Problem of insufficient nutrient requirements for rice crop production is widespread in the municipality.