Technical and Financial Assessment on the Adaptation of Transplanter and Combine Harvester in the Ilocos Provinces, Philippines
Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
The technical and financial aspects on the adaptation of the 4-row transplanter (walking, riding type) and combine harvester (3-, 4-row) in the Ilocos provinces, Philippines were evaluated. The assessment was based on South Korea’s experience on the utilization of the machines and conditions in the Ilocos provinces. Adaptation of the machines in the Ilocos provinces is technically feasible in terms of their adaptability to soil condition, landholdings, and capability on the operation, repair and maintenance of the machines. The use of the transplanter and combine harvester are economically viable as indicated by the benefit-cost ratios, net incomes, payback periods, and break-even points. The riding type transplanter and 3-row combine harvester are more economically viable than the walking type transplanter and 4-row combine harvester, respectively. The change from manual transplanting practice into use of the transplanter increases the net benefits. Hence, adaptation of the transplanter and combine harvester would give Ilocano farmers the opportunity to increase the productivity of their rice farms and their income. This would address problems on high production cost, scarcity of labor, and postharvest losses
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Mary Ann U. Baradi, et al.
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