Knowledge Level and Farming Practices of Ilocano farmers as to Weed and Pest Managements The farmers’ knowledge and management practices were vital in diagnosing weeds and pests problems during the growth stage. The IRRI reported the cause of 37% rice loses were accounted to due to the infestation of pest and diseases. Meanwhile, majority of Filipino rice farmers exhibit cultural management strategy for rice production. The agriculture sector and research institutions were currently engaged in the development of technologies to support and enhance the management skills of rice farmers in the Philippines. It is geared towards the promotion of sustainable agriculture and a cost –effective crop management. Table 18 continuation on pages 67 and 71
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Do good land preparation to control weeds. 3.69 HK 3.78 SM
6. Do hand weeding. 3.36 K 3.36 MM
7. Apply chemical herbicides at the recommended dosage. 3.41 K 3.40 MM
8. Do direct seedling or broadcasting. 3.57 HK 3.76 SM
9. Take off weeds before fertilizer application. 3.30 K 3.27 MM
10. Use spray when the weeds are still small. 3.56 HK 3.56 SM
11. Weed out non typical crops in the field. 3.56 HK 3.58 SM
12. Do good land leveling to control weeds. 3.76 HK 3.80 SM
13. Do plowing and narrowing at least 10-14 days apart or after the rain. 3.56 HK 3.70 SM
14. Conduct the first weeding within 2-3 weeks of crop establishment and the second in another 2-3 weeks. 3.19 K 3.21 MM
15. Plant on time to produce fast-growing, uniform crop and be able to compete weeds. 3.71 HK 3.73 SM
16. Visit the field each week beginning from tillering stage to flowering. 3.87 HK 3.84 SM Overall Mean 3.57 HK 3.59 SM
Legend:
4.50 - 5.00 Very Highly Knowledgeable (VHK) Very Strongly Manifested (VSM) 3.50 - 4.49 Highly Knowledgeable (HK) Strongly Manifested (SM) 2.50 - 3.49 Knowledgeable (K) Moderately Manifested (MM) 1.50 - 2.49 Fairly Knowledgeable (FK) Weakly Manifested (WM)
1.00 - 1.49 Not Knowledgeable (NK) Not Manifested
Do good land preparation to control weeds. 3.69 HK 3.78 SM
6. Do hand weeding. 3.36 K 3.36 MM
7. Apply chemical herbicides at the recommended dosage. 3.41 K 3.40 MM
8. Do direct seedling or broadcasting. 3.57 HK 3.76 SM
9. Take off weeds before fertilizer application. 3.30 K 3.27 MM
10. Use spray when the weeds are still small. 3.56 HK 3.56 SM
11. Weed out non typical crops in the field. 3.56 HK 3.58 SM
12. Do good land leveling to control weeds. 3.76 HK 3.80 SM
13. Do plowing and narrowing at least 10-14 days apart or after the rain. 3.56 HK 3.70 SM
14. Conduct the first weeding within 2-3 weeks of crop establishment and the second in another 2-3 weeks. 3.19 K 3.21 MM
15. Plant on time to produce fast-growing, uniform crop and be able to compete weeds. 3.71 HK 3.73 SM
16. Visit the field each week beginning from tillering stage to flowering. 3.87 HK 3.84 SM Overall Mean 3.57 HK 3.59 SM
Legend:
4.50 - 5.00 Very Highly Knowledgeable (VHK) Very Strongly Manifested (VSM) 3.50 - 4.49 Highly Knowledgeable (HK) Strongly Manifested (SM) 2.50 - 3.49 Knowledgeable (K) Moderately Manifested (MM) 1.50 - 2.49 Fairly Knowledgeable (FK) Weakly Manifested (WM)
1.00 - 1.49 Not Knowledgeable (NK) Not Manifested