Assessment of extension delivery services and Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of corn farmers in Camotes Islands, Philippines

Alberto Jimenez Colminas, Jr.; Karen Luz Pacetes Yap; Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo

doi:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.en.15.5.3880.2025

15(5)2025 (IN PRESS)

Assessment of extension delivery services and Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) of corn farmers in Camotes Islands, Philippines

Author - Affiliation:

Alberto Jimenez Colminas, Jr. - Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte

Karen Luz Pacetes Yap - Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte

Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo - Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte

Corresponding author: Leomarich Fortugaliza Casinillo - leomarich.casinillo@vsu.edu.ph

DOI:10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.en.15.5.3880.2025

Submitted: 30-11-2024
Accepted: 19-01-2025
Published: 24-04-2025

Abstract

This paper evaluated the extension delivery services and corn farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) toward corn production in Camotes Islands, Philippines. A sample of 232 corn farmers were interviewed for the primary data collection and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools such as descriptive metrics and correlation analysis. Results revealed that most (79.74%) of the corn farmers exhibited a moderate knowledge of corn production methods, suggesting room for educational initiatives to optimize yields. Although most farmers displayed positive attitudes (52.16%) and good practices (76.73%), concerns about environmental vulnerability, particularly drought, underscored the challenges posed by climate change. Areas like irrigation and pest control require further attention, and only the other sources of income had positively correlated (p-value < 0.05) to the level of knowledge. Demographics had minimal influence (not significant correlation; p-value > 0.05) on attitudes, while age showed a negative correlation (p-value < 0.05) with practices, and education (p-value < 0.05), farm size (p-value < 0.05), and landownership (p-value < 0.01) positively influenced practices. Conclusively, extension services must prioritize middle-aged farmers, those with larger farms or higher incomes, as they may be more receptive to new practices. The need for collaborative efforts between lead agencies was recommended to improve farmers’ access to resources, financial aid, and training opportunities and revisit policies. Equally important was empowering corn farmers’ KAP to change the agricultural landscape successfully. Policy changes like input subsidies, irrigation infrastructure, and the promotion of sustainable pest management were also suggested solutions.

JEL codes

Q01; Q13; Q16

Keywords

corn farming practices; corn production; extension services in the Philippines; KAP model

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.46223/HCMCOUJS.econ.en.15.5.3880.2025