On the predictors of governance and administration of the vegetable farmers’ association: A regression analysis

Abstract

This research article aims to explain the governance and administration of farmers’ associations in increasing the vegetable production and to determine their influencing factors in Silago, Southern Leyte, Philippines. The study dealt with primary data gathered through a developed semi-structured research instrument in the form of a face-to-face interview. The collected data were summarized using descriptive statistics, and correlation analysis was employed to determine the relationship between the governance and administration of the farmers’ association. In addition, the predictors of governance and administration were determined with the aid of regression modeling. On average, vegetable farmers are “satisfied” with the governance and administration of the farmers’ association. In addition, governance is highly correlated with the administration, suggesting an equal importance in achieving the association’s goals. The regression analysis depicted that farmers with lower educational attainment tend to be satisfied with the association’s governance. Moreover, lower educational attainment, lower monthly income, and being a new farmer are significant factors affecting their perception of the administration of the farmers’ association. Conclusively, farmers’ knowledge, profitability, and experiences in vegetable farming are influenced by the governance and administration of the farmers’ association. Hence, the study recommends that the farmers’ association conduct relevant training and workshops, and provide extension services to improve farmers’ knowledge and practices in vegetable production, with strong governance and administration that cater to the needs of the farmers.