Bio-diversity

The project is about increasing rice yield and income of rice farmers by improving their traditional rice technology through adoption of improve and recommended rice-farming technology. Planting suitable certified seeds, selection and planting of adaptable high yielding variety (HYV) and pest resistant rice variety and integrating tilapia/fish culture, Azolla, duck and range chicken in lowland farms. It will also adopt the supervised credit of in-kind and small cash amounts to support farmers` activities. Introduction of flash-dryer during rainy season will increase farmers` income. The project will encourage and use environmentally friendly fertilizers, insecticide and weed control methodologies during production. The project will use bioorganic fertilizers supplemented by herbal decoctions from pangi, balobo, makabuhay and tubli. Azolla to be grown in paddies will augment fertility and reduce weed infestation thus reduce dependence on herbicides. A Biodiversity Conservation component "Cabayugan River Bank Stabilization" where planting of indigenous species like bamboo will be done. Include also a regular activity of cleaning and removal of debris especially after floods and excessive erosion. Total grant amount is $34,533 UNF and $15,330 GEF.

Philippines