ASSESSMENT OF ORGANIC FARMING PRACTICES ON SOIL

CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTIVITY OF

SOLANACEOUS CROP IN SABLAYAN,
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO

AN UNDERGRADUATE THESIS PROPOSAL

Presented to the Faculty of College of Agriculture

OCCIDENTAL MINDORO STATE COLLEGE
Murtha Campus

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL TEACHER EDUCATION
Major in Agricultural Crop Production

JEANEVIVE D. PATAGAN
GEMMA ROSE T. RAMOS
ANGELICA S. JUSTO

May 2024

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 APPROVAL SHEET

This undergraduate thesis entitled “Assessment of Organic Farming Practices

on Soil Characteristics and Productivity of Solanaceous crop in Sablayan,
Occidental Mindoro,” prepared and submitted by Jeanevive D. Patagan., Gemma
Rose T. Ramos and Angelica S. Justo in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the
degree Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education Major in Crop
Production, has been recommended for approval.

ARLEEN U. DELA CRUZ, MSc

Adviser

Certified as to the appropriateness of data analysis and the correctness of

grammar, style, and format.

EMMANUEL C. PASCUA, LAgr, MAgr RYAN MARK A. AMBONG, MBA

Data Analyst Critic Reader

Approved as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of

Technical-Vocational Teacher Education Major in Animal Production.

Panel of Examiners

DIANA GRACE D. MOLOINA, LAgr NELSON A. ORFIANO, MPA

Member Member
NICKO G. VALERA, LAgr
Member

GARRY L. CALITANG, PhD

RECO Member

RYAN MARK A. AMBONG, Lagr, MBA

Research Chair

Accepted on __________________as partial fulfillment of the requirements for

the degree Bachelor of Technical-Vocational Teacher Education Major in Animal
Production.

RIZZI ANGELICA T. DAGOS, MSc

Dean, College of Agriculture

ARTEMIO M. GONZALES, JR., RN, RM, MPH, MAN

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 Director, Research and Development

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers wish to convey their personal indebtedness to those who have

partaken in their endeavor and made significant contributions for the accomplishment of

this piece of work:

First and foremost, to the Almighty God, for all His provisions, guidance,

protection, blessings and graces bestowed upon the researchers;

Ms. Arleen U. Dela Cruz, Adviser, for her patience in sharing her expertise as

well as for the encouragement to the researchers and for giving helpful suggestions which

are very important in accomplishing this research;

Mr. Emmanuel C. Pascua, Data Analyst, for sharing his time and knowledge for

the data processing and statistical analysis;

Mr. Ryan Mark T. Ambong, Critic Reader, for sharing his precious time and

effort to check grammar and its content, and for his support and encouragement to finish

this study;

Dr. Susanita G. Lumbo, Methods of Research Professor, for sharing her

expertise and guidance in the conceptualization and writing of this paper;

Mr. Nicko G. Valera, Ms. Diana Grace D. Molina, and Mr. Nelson A.

Orfiano., Panel Members, for sharing valuable ideas, kind suggestions and constructive

criticism to improve this paper;

Dr. Garry L. Calitang, RECO Member, for giving his substantial support;

Mr. Ryan Mark A. Ambong, Research Chair, for suggestions and comments for

the improvement of the study;

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 Dr. Nimfa B. Pastrana, Campus Director, for her continuous encouragement and

constant reminders regarding this research venture;

Faculty Members and Employees, for all the assistance, support and concern

extended for the researchers before and during the conduct of the study; and

Above all, to their families, friends, and dear BTVTEd-4 family.

J. D. P.
G. R. T. R.
A. S. J.

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 DEDICATION

This piece of work is wholeheartedly dedicated to our beloved ones,

Our Parents,
Mr. Rommel H. Patagan. and Mrs. Genalyn D. Patagan
Mr. Rene T. Ramos and Mrs. Dina T. Ramos
Mr. Lucio V. Justo and Mrs. Rosemarie S. Justo;

Our Supportive Brothers,

Jason D. Patagan, Roberto S. Justo, Lorenzo S. Justo, Joselito S. Justo;

Our Dearest Sisters,

Jennifer D. Patagan, Princess Rena T. Ramos, Laizel T. Ramos, Avegail S. Justo;

And most of all,

Our Great and Almighty God!

J. D. P.
G. R T. R.
A. S. J.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page
TITLE PAGE i
APPROVAL SHEET ii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT iii
DEDICATION v
TABLE OF CONTENTS vi
LIST OF TABLES viii
LIST OF FIGURES ix
LIST OF PLATES x
ABSTRACT xi

CHAPTER
I BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 1
Introduction 1
Statement of the Problem 2
Objectives of the Study 3
Significance of the Study 5
Time and Place of the Study 6
Scope and Limitations 6
Conceptual Framework 7
Definition of Terms 7

II REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES 11

III RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 20

Methods 20
Research Design 20
Locale of the Study 21
Participants of the Study 21
Sampling Technique 21
Data Gathering Procedure 21
Instrument 22
Data Collection 22
Interview 29
Collection and Preparation of Soil Samples 29
Laboratory Analysis 30
Statistical Treatment of Data 30

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IV RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS 23

V CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 32

Summary of Findings 32
Conclusions 33
Recommendations 33

REFERENCES 35

APPENDICES 39
A. Letter of Request 40
B. Research Instrument 41
C. Photo Documentation 44
D. Similarity Test Result 51

CURRICULUM VITAE 54

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Farm characteristics of organic farm participants in Sablayan, Occidental 18

Mindoro.

2 Soil texture of organic solanaceous vegetable farms in Sablayan, 25

Occidental Mindoro.

3 Depth of topsoil, bulk density, porosity and aggregate stability of 25

organic and inorganic rice farms in Magsaysay, Occidental Mindoro

4 Soil pH of organic solanaceous vegetable farms in Sablayan, 26

Occidental Mindoro

5 Chemical characteristics of organic solanaceous vegetable farms in 27

Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

6 Results of t-test on the physical characteristics of organic solanaceous 28

crop farms in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

7 Results of t-test on the chemical characteristics of organic solanaceous 29

crop farms in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

8 Recorded yield (kg) of organic solanaceous crop farms in year 2020, 30

2021, and 2022.

9 Results of t-test on yield per hectare per year of organic solanaceous 31

crop farms for the past three years in year 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Conceptual model showing organic practitioner 6

farms impact on soil characterization and
productivity of solanaceous crop farms in
Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.

2 Map of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. 19

3 Map of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro showing 20

locations of organic solanaceous crop farms.

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 LIST OF PLATES

Plate Title Page

1 The researchers visited the location of the study. 44

2 The researchers conducted an interview to the organic 44

practitioners.

3 The researchers collecting soil samples. 45

4 During air drying. 45

5 The researchers analyzing the data they have gathered. 46

6 The researcher taking the soil samples at Lipa, Batangas for 46

analyzation.

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 ABSTRACT

PATAGAN, JEANEVIVE DELA CRUZ; RAMOS, GEMMA ROSE

TAMBONG; JUSTO, ANGELICA SAMIA; College of Agriculture, Occidental
Mindoro State College, Murtha Campus, Murtha, San Jose Occidental Mindoro,
Philippines, May 2024. Assessment of Organic Farming Practices on Soil
Characteristics and Productivity of Solanaceous crop in Sablayan, Occidental
Mindoro.

Adviser: Arleen U. Dela Cruz

This study was focused on the impact of organic farming practices on soil

characteristics and productivity of solanaceous crop. The study was conducted in

Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro from April 2023 to December 2023. Soil laboratory

analysis was conducted at DA-Soils Laboratory, Region IV, Lipa City, Batangas in July

2023.

Farming practices included land preparation, water management, and

fertilizer management. Soil characteristics will include only some physical characteristics

like bulk density, aggregate stability, depth of topsoil, soil texture, and chemical

properties such as soil pH, nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and percent organic matter

content. Chemical properties limited only to the composite samples collected from four

identified potentially organic farms. Other data was based on the farmer’s respondents’

description. Only the famer owners of organic solanaceous crop practitioners was

selected as respondents.

Farm productivity focused in solanaceous crop production/yield within three

years under year 2020 to 2022 with two cropping seasons. Furthermore, the identified

organic soil in this study was based on the list the initial interview at the farmers in

Sablayan Occidental Mindoro.

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