scholarly journals Effect of Farmer Field School (FFS) on the Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Profitability of Rice Farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-154
Author(s):  
Froline S. Red ◽  
Nilda T. Amestoso ◽  
Leomarich F. Casinillo
Keyword(s):  
Positive Attitude ◽  
P Value ◽  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Farmer Field School ◽  
Field School ◽  
System P ◽  
High Knowledge ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Field Schools

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) Model explains the individual’s knowledge which affects attitude and consequently changes the actual practices. The study investigated the effect of the Farmer Field School (FFS) on the knowledge, attitude, practices, and profitability of rice farmers in Babatngon, Leyte, Philippines. Ninety-four participants, which included 47 FFS farmers and 47 non-FFS farmers, were randomly chosen. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistics, cost and return analysis, and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that FFS farmers have a significantly higher level of knowledge than non-FFS farmers in the Palaycheck System (p-value<0.001). Additionally, FFS farmers have a significantly great extent of practice than non-FSS farmers in the Palaycheck System (p-value<0.001). Furthermore, farmers with high knowledge, positive attitude, and the great extent of practice on Palaycheck system gain more profit. Therefore, farmers should acquire more knowledge, a positive attitude, and more practice on production technologies to increase profit. Farmer Field Schools (FFS) and demonstration farms should be established in multi-locations to highlight the benefits of the Palaycheck technology for widespread adoption.

scholarly journals The Process of Adopting Organic Agriculture Technology by Rice Farmers in the Sri Rejeki Farmers Group, Godean, Sleman

2021 ◽  
Vol 232 ◽  
pp. 01039
Author(s):  
Indardi ◽  
Nurul Anggita Rahmawati ◽  
Siti Yusi Rusimah
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Agricultural Technology ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Additional Information ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Field School ◽  
Evaluation Stage ◽  
Field Schools ◽  
Trial Phase

The research objective was to describe the adoption process in the application of organic agricultural technology. The research was conducted in Brongkol, Sidomulyo Village, Godean, Sleman. This research uses descriptive analysis, qualitative paradigm. Data were collected by indepth interviews and observations on farmers who have received guidance on organic farming technology through field schools until they are saturated with information (20 respondents). Research results, at the awareness stage respondents are familiar with information on organic farming technology some were long before, sometime before, during implementation, and there were farmers who knew some time after the field school. The interested stage, respondents seek additional information through their friends. The evaluation stage is the stage when respondents begin to seriously assess. The process of the length of evaluation conducted by farmers is quite diverse. In the trial phase, respondents applied it to their land, with various sizes. The adoption stage, generally respondents accept to apply technology, there is a small proportion who do not continue the adoption. It is important to do intensive counselling.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Tahapan Pembelajaran Sekolah Lapang Pengelolaan Tanaman Terpadu Padi Sawah antar Komunitas Petani di Lampung

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Slameto Slameto ◽  
F. Trisakti Haryadi ◽  
Subejo Subejo
Keyword(s):  
Technology Innovation ◽  
Ethnic Community ◽  
Learning Material ◽  
Retention Behavior ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Farmer Field School ◽  
Field School ◽  
Process Learning ◽  
Stages Of Learning ◽  
The Difference

<p>Enhancement of paddies production in Lampung done with implementation of agriculture technology innovation. The effort done with farmer field school of integrated crops management (FFS-ICM) of paddies. The learning of field school occured on various ethnic community of rice farmers. The effectivity of learning process can be occured with impersonation by the stages of attention, retention, behavior production process and motivation. The purpose of this study to analyze the difference effectiveness of learning farmer field school for farmers from ethnic Lampung, Java and Bali. The research methods with survey on rice farmers FFS-ICM of paddies participant. The sample total 286 farmers.The research located in Lampung. The research carried out Juni-September 2013. The data analysis done with the difference variance. The result indicate that only the motivate stages of process learning FFS-ICM between Bali-Java ethnic shows that the obvious difference.That implications need a preparation of learning material which capable to increase farmers motivation, need an improvement empowerment of farmers group, empowering figure roles and farmer society figures.</p><p>Keywords: stages of learning, farmer field school, paddies, Lampung-Bali-Java ethnic</p>

Sending Vietnamese Rice Farmers Back to School: Further Evidence on the Impacts of Farmer Field Schools

2012 ◽  
Vol 60 (3) ◽  
pp. 407-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roderick M. Rejesus ◽  
Maria Erlinda M. Mutuc ◽  
Mahmut Yasar ◽  
Aileen V. Lapitan ◽  
Florencia G. Palis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Field Schools

scholarly journals Reducing pesticide risks to farming communities: cotton farmer field schools in Mali

2014 ◽  
Vol 369 (1639) ◽  
pp. 20120277 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Settle ◽  
Mohamed Soumaré ◽  
Makhfousse Sarr ◽  
Mohamed Hama Garba ◽  
Anne-Sophie Poisot
Keyword(s):  
Pest Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Baseline Survey ◽  
Period Analysis ◽  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
Farming Communities ◽  
Field School ◽  
Field Schools

We provide results from a study of two separate sectors within the cotton-growing region of southern Mali. In one sector, farmers have engaged in a farmer field school (FFS) training programme since 2003—the other not. One goal of the training was the adoption of alternatives to the use of hazardous insecticides, through integrated pest management (IPM) methods. Over an 8-year period, analysis showed that with roughly 20% of the 4324 cotton-growing farm households having undergone training, hazardous insecticide use for the entire sector fell by 92.5% compared with earlier figures and with the second (control) sector. Yields for cotton in both sectors were highly variable over time, but no evidence was found for changes in yield owing to shifts in pest management practices. Evidence is presented for a likely diffusion of new practices having taken place, from FFS participants to non-participants. We discuss strengths and weaknesses of the FFS approach, in general, and highlight the need for improved baseline survey and impact analyses to be integrated into FFS projects.

Farmer field school: Non-formal education to enhance livelihoods of Indonesian farmer communities

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Joko Mariyono ◽  
Jaka Waskito ◽  
Suwandi ◽  
Tabrani ◽  
Apri Kuntariningsih ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Farmer Field School ◽  
Field School

scholarly journals Farmer Field Schools (FFSs): A Tool Empowering Sustainability and Food Security in Peasant Farming Systems in the Nicaraguan Highlands

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 3020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esperanza Arnés ◽  
Carlos G. H. Díaz-Ambrona ◽  
Omar Marín-González ◽  
Marta Astier
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
Basic Services ◽  
Long Term Impact ◽  
Field Schools ◽  
The Impact

Farmer field schools (FFSs) emerged in response to the gap left by the worldwide decline in agricultural extension services. With time, this methodology has been adapted to specific rural contexts to solve problems related to the sustainability of peasant-farming systems. In this study we draw upon empirical data regarding the peasant-farming system in the Nicaraguan highlands to evaluate whether FFSs have helped communities improve the sustainability of their systems and the food security of their residents using socioeconomic, environmental, and food and nutrition security (FNS) indicators. In order to appreciate the long-term impact, we studied three communities where FFSs were implemented eight, five, and three years ago, respectively, and we included participants and nonparticipants from each community. We found that FFSs have a gradual impact, as there are significant differences between participants and nonparticipants, and it is the community that first implemented FFSs that scores highest. The impact of FFSs is broad and long lasting for indicators related to participation, access to basic services, and conservation of natural resources. Finally, this paper provides evidence that FFSs have the potential to empower farmers; however, more attention needs to be paid to critical indicators like production costs and the use of external inputs in order to scale up their potential in the future.

scholarly journals Farmer Field Schools: Unexpected Outcomes of Gendered Empowerment in Wartime Nepal

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Annemarie Westendorp ◽  
Leontine Visser
Keyword(s):  
Developmental Process ◽  
Farmer Field Schools ◽  
Gender Empowerment ◽  
Participation Of Women ◽  
Management Project ◽  
Field Schools ◽  
Rural Nepal ◽  
Unexpected Outcomes ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Gain Access

<p>This article is the outcome of an empirical study of technical training of women and men through Farmer Field Schools in rural Nepal during the last decade. When the Farmer Field Schools started in Nepal as part of the FAO Integrated Pest Management project in 1997, this was also the year that the Maoists declared the People’s Revolution. The article describes the increased participation of women in FFS and its positive effect on food security of their families. After initial failure of FFS to include gender in its policy and activities, the article discusses the gradual acceptance of gender issues in the training. Empowerment is seen as a developmental process rather than as a product somebody or a group can gain access to or own. Different forms and objectives of empowerment of both women and men are discussed, and the unintended outcomes of FFS intervention in the context of rapid social-economic and political change during the Maoist revolution in Nepal.</p><p><strong>Keywords: </strong>Farmer Field Schools, gender, empowerment, Maoist revolution</p>

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