On Assessing the Crop Production Trainings in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Keywords:
training relevance, effectiveness, crop production, assessmentAbstract
Assessing the effectiveness and relevance of livelihood trainings on crop production training impact holds essential importance because it determines the number of trained farmers who deployed technology and enhanced their standard of living. The researchers evaluated how farmers in Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines regarded the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) crop production training programs for quality and economic gain. It involved 147 farmer trainees who participated in five workshops from 2020 to 2023. Data on socio-demographics, economic profiles, training perceptions, and challenges in technology adoption were collected through a survey. The statistics used in this study to analyze the results are descriptive techniques and correlation analysis. The study revealed that trainees approved of the training delivery which corresponded to their needs and evaluation findings and gave them positive feedback. The trainings were seen as helpful in delivering practical knowledge with new abilities while being highly efficient. The training perception of employees was shaped by their age combined with their monthly income alongside their religious affiliation. Financial obstacles proved to be the main obstacle that trainees encountered. The LGU-Lawaan should use budget allocations to conduct specialized training programs for banner programs since the trainings provided by MAO-Lawaan has demonstrated their high importance and success rate. MAO should develop joint ventures with lead agencies to share resources and collectively support the adoption of technology. The study advocates that the budget must increase for diverse training programs and advocates for establishing partnerships in order to improve technology adoption.
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