AGRICULTURE
•short TESDA course in the Philippines.
OAP NCII
Organic Agriculture Act of 2010”
RA 10068
ucombines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote fair relationships and a good quality of life for all involved.
Organic Agriculture
soil pH
5.5-7.0
minimum hours to complete Organic Agriculture Production NC II
232
IMPORTANCE OF CERTIFICATION
Consumer Protection
An effective MARKETING tool
Adds value to the product
Sustainable vs conventional
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE
CONVENTIONAL AGRICULTURE
•Long term sustainability
•Short term benefits
•Low external input
•High external input
•Grown with natural fertilizer(manure, compost)
•Grown with synthetic or chemical fertilizers.
•Weeds are controlled naturally (crop rotation, hand weeding, mulching, and tilling).
•Weeds are controlled with chemical herbicides.
•Emphasis in on working natural process.
•Emphasis on controlling natural process.
•Use of technologies that preserve and enrich natural resource base.
•Use of technologies that exploit and destroy the natural resource base.
•Priority is food security
•Export and profit oriented
•Relies on available indigenous farm resources/self reliant.
•Capital intensive, usually need credit.
Type of soil preparation
single digging
double digging
has two (2) elective competencies
•raising organic hogs and raising organic small ruminants.
Types of organic certification
1st Party certification – certification criteria and rules are set and monitored by the producer. Product can not be labeled organic.
2nd Party certification- certification criteria and rules are set and monitored by the consumer. Product can not be labeled organic.
3rd party certification- certification criteria and rules are set according to the Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture and monitored by independent organization accredited by DA. Product is labeled organic.
Benefits of Organic Agriculture in Environment Protection
uImprovement of soil fertility
uAddresses climate change concerns
uLess pollution when farmers use less chemicals.
uPrevent soil erosion and compaction
uProtection of groundwater quality
uBiodiversity. Organic farmers are both custodians and users of biodiversity at all levels.Promotion of biodiversity with crop rotations and sustainable farming practices.
uProhibited used of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
PPE
•Over all Coats (Long Sleeve and Jogging pants)
•Boots
•Hat
•Working Gloves
•Apron
•Mask
•Plastic Gloves
DA-ACCREDITED CERTIFYING BODIES
Nicert – Negros Island Certification
OCCP – Organic Certification Center of the Philippines
Benefits of Organic Agriculture to the farmers
uSufficient production for subsistence and income
uBuilds on local knowledge and traditions
uHelps small farmers
uInexpensive local inputs and low investments
uUse of crops diversification to improve income
Careers
•Organic Agriculture Farmer
•Organic Chicken Raiser
•Organic Hogs Raiser
•Organic Small Ruminant Raiser
•Organic Vegetables Farmer
•Organic Concoctions and Extracts Producers
•Organic Fertilizers Producers
PENALTY for mislabeling “Organikuno”
Imprisonment – 1 month to 6 months
Fine – P50,000
Benefits of Organic Agriculture to the consumers
Ensures supply of healthy, safe and nutritious food.