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The Educational effect of agrarian reform on operation land transfer farmer-beneficiaries in Nueva Ecija / by Salvador M. Muerong.

By:

Muerong, Salvador M [author]

Contributor(s):

Contado/. Tito E [adviser]

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: Los Baños, Laguna : 1978. Cavite State University- Main Campus,Description: 140 pages : illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

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DDC classification:

333.31 M88 1978 M88 1978

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Abstract: MUERONG, SALVADOR MACANLALAY, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, March, 1978. The Educational Effect of Agrarian Reform on Operation Land Transfer Farmer-Beneficiaries in Nueva Ecija. Professor: Dr. Tito E. Contado. The objectives of the study were: (1) to study the Agrarian Reform Education Program for the farmers: (2) to ascertain the educational effects of agrarian reform on the farmer-beneficiaries with regard to certain farming practices, participation in community development programs and social factors; (3) to evaluate the farmer-beneficiaries' perceptions of the implementation of major component programs of agrarian reform; and (4) to determine the relationship between educational effects and personal characteristics of farmer-beneficiaries. The study involved 200 farmer~beneficiaries from four municipalities of Nueva Ecija: Lupao, Muñoz, Guimba and Talavera. The study revealed that the farmer-beneficiaries had an average age of 45.50 years, had resided in their barrios for an average of 30.87 years and had been farming for 24.66 years. Average household size was 6.8 while the mean educational attainment was 6.6 years. Average farm size was 2.5 hectares. Of the educational activity methods to which the farmer- beneficiaries were exposed, seminars and demonstrations were the most frequently used. The educational effects on farm management after land transfer were in the use of high-yielding rice varieties and farm machinery in land preparation. Agrarian reform education had significant effects on farming methods particularly seedbed preparation, use of fertilizer and seed treatment before sowing, use of chemicals for pest and disease control, and improved irrigation and drainage. There was a marked increase in the use of bank loans for farming operations in lieu of the former landlords’ credit support. As entrepreneurs of their own farms, the farmer-beneficiaries exhibited more self-confidence, responsiveness to innovative farming methods, optimism for increased income and better standard of living, and reliance on judicious planning of farming activities to achieve more rewards for their efforts. Hence, they aspired for increased productivity in order to provide their homes with conveniences, enjoy good health and progressive peaceful life, and provide better education for their children to increase their chances of getting a better paying job.

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Thesis (Ph.D. - - Agricultural Education) University of the Philippines, College, Laguna.

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MUERONG, SALVADOR MACANLALAY, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, March, 1978. The Educational Effect of Agrarian Reform on Operation Land Transfer Farmer-Beneficiaries in Nueva Ecija. Professor: Dr. Tito E. Contado.

The objectives of the study were: (1) to study the Agrarian Reform Education Program for the farmers: (2) to ascertain the educational effects of agrarian reform on the farmer-beneficiaries with regard to certain farming practices, participation in community development programs and social factors; (3) to evaluate the farmer-beneficiaries' perceptions of the implementation of major component programs of agrarian reform; and (4) to determine the relationship between educational effects and personal characteristics of farmer-beneficiaries. The study involved 200 farmer~beneficiaries from four municipalities of Nueva Ecija: Lupao, Muñoz, Guimba and Talavera.

The study revealed that the farmer-beneficiaries had an average age of 45.50 years, had resided in their barrios for an average of 30.87 years and had been farming for 24.66 years. Average household size was 6.8 while the mean educational attainment was 6.6 years. Average farm size was 2.5 hectares.

Of the educational activity methods to which the farmer- beneficiaries were exposed, seminars and demonstrations were the most frequently used. The educational effects on farm management after land transfer were in the use of high-yielding rice varieties and farm machinery in land preparation. Agrarian reform education had significant effects on farming methods particularly seedbed preparation, use of fertilizer and seed treatment before sowing, use of chemicals for pest and disease control, and improved irrigation and drainage. There was a marked increase in the use of bank loans for farming operations in lieu of the former landlords’ credit support.

As entrepreneurs of their own farms, the farmer-beneficiaries exhibited more self-confidence, responsiveness to innovative farming methods, optimism for increased income and better standard of living, and reliance on judicious planning of farming activities to achieve more rewards for their efforts. Hence, they aspired for increased productivity in order to provide their homes with conveniences, enjoy good health and progressive peaceful life, and provide better education for their children to increase their chances of getting a better paying job.

Submitted to the University Library 01/07/1994 T-1513