Guidelines for field_demos

2011
SPICACC 3.1
Enhanced Climate GUIDELINES
GUIDELINES
Change Adaptation
Capacity
Of Communities in
Contiguous Fragile
Ecosystems in the
Cordilleras

GUIDELINES FOR FIELD DEMOS
(1)
This is a compilation of the guidelines for the first cropping season of the project. The first part describes
the overall implementation process. The second part details the different climate change adaptation
options demonstrated.

Prepared by Anthony Bantug, RPCMT
Nicasio Baucas, RPCMT
Imelda Gemino, RPCMT
Lito Mocati, RPCMT
Galito Malingta, PMO
Brenda Saquing, PMO
Randy Soriano, PMO
Leonardo Florece, Consultant
Felino P. Lansigan, Consultant
Florentino Monsalud, Consultant

Guidelines for field demos (1)

GUIDELINES FOR FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION OPTIONS IN
SELECTED PILOT SITES

A. General Implementation Process

As described and planned in the SPICACC Project document, field tests and pilot demonstrations of the
climate change adaptation (CCA) options in the fragile ecosystems of the Cordillera region as
represented by the selected sites in Benguet and Ifugao should generate data and information for
potential up-scaling in other regions. Thus, the field demonstrations have the following features:

1. Sound design and layout of field demonstration tests. The design and implementation of pilot
demonstration tests in selected sites should allow comparison of climate change adaptation
measures in terms of effectiveness, and economic viability. That is, comparison of farms with
and without the CCA measure(s), before and after implementation of identified measure for
climate risk management, etc.

2. Demonstration tests in strategically selected representative sites. As designed, pilot tests will be
conducted in representative sites in Benguet and Ifugao which are selected based on the agreed
set of criteria with the local stakeholders. These sites should allow for national up-scaling as well
as for replicability in other similar areas in the country.

3. Active participation and involvement of local stakeholders and end-users in the different aspects
of field demonstration tests. The pilot exercise to be conducted in the selected demonstration
sites is also designed as strategy for developing the scientific capacity of local stakeholders and
other end-users to provide an objective evaluation of the soundness, effectiveness, and
economic benefits of identified climate change adaptation measures in the area. Exposure and
on-the-job training of stakeholders on field testing will enable them to conduct similar case
studies to evaluate other adaptation options that may work.

4. Process documentation of processes and results. Process documentation is an integral
component of the pilot testing. This will provide the needed support in the analysis of field data
generated from the demonstration tests. The procedure will also be useful in generation of
guidelines in the consolidation and synthesis of results as well as in developing the knowledge
management (KM) system. It will also be helpful in the project benefit monitoring and
evaluation of the field tests.

5. Opportunities and potentials for national up-scaling for other areas. The pilot tests are
envisioned to generate guidelines in the implementation of other appropriate or similar
adaptation measures which may be adopted in other areas or regions of the country. This
requires that the pilot exercise should be based on sound research design to provide objective
data which will support the scientific evaluation of effectiveness and economic analysis of
potential climate risk management strategies for fragile ecosystems.

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in Contiguous Fragile Ecosystems in the Cordilleras


It should also be noted that the pilot demonstrations or field tests of climate change adaptation options
are also seen as part of the capacity building strategy for local stakeholders through participation in the
various processes and activities in the field implementation of the CCA measures. These involve the
following processes and activities:

1. Identification of climate change adaptation measures. Existing adaptation measures already
being practiced in the area, or other potential options may be determined through a survey
to inventory current practices, or by means of focused group discussions, and key informant
interviews in the areas.

2. Identification and selection of field sites. Representative typical sites for the pilot tests of
climate adaptation measures are selected based on the set of criteria developed and agreed
upon with the project collaborators and other local stakeholders.

3. Designing of field demonstration tests including assignments of tasks. Conduct of the field
demonstration tests should be based on sound design which will enable the testing of
appropriate hypotheses on the effectiveness and economic benefits of these measures and
options being evaluated. Actual implementation in the different selected sites will involve
the local stakeholders who have committed their respective support and participation in the
process, and who can claim ownership of the field case studies.

4. Setting up of field demonstration tests in selected sites based on field design. The pilot tests
in selected sites will be established in accordance with the research design, and with the
active participation of concerned collaborators who will be given their respective tasks and
activities.

5. Collection, processing and analysis of field demonstration test data. Cost-effective data
acquisition strategy as well as efficient processing and analysis of field data will be
implemented based on the research design, and also considering the research hypotheses to
be tested using the field results.

6. Monitoring and evaluation of field tests based on identified indicators. An efficient and
effective project monitoring and evaluation system will be set up to facilitate the
implementation of the pilot tests in selected sites, and to ensure that the field tests are
being conducted in accordance with the design in order to assure the integrity of data to be
generated.

7. Process documentation of field tests in selected sites. Key processes and results together
with important activities in the conduct of the field tests will be properly documented for
quality control and reliability of results.

8. Assessment of effectiveness and impacts of climate change adaptation measures. The pilot
field demonstration tests are designed to evaluate the effectiveness and soundness of the
measures being tested to reduce, if not totally eliminate, the adverse negative impacts of
changing climate. These measures will be evaluated in terms of savings in potentially lost
resources, conservation of land and water resources, changes in biodiversity, and similar
indicators.

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9. Valuation and economic analysis of climate change adaptation measures. The economics of
climate change adaptation will also be determined by adequate economic valuation and
analysis of benefits derived in the implementation of such measures.

10. Generation of guidelines on climate change adaptation measures from field tests. The final
output of the pilot tests is the set of guidelines on the effectiveness and economic benefits
of climate change adaptation measures tested. These guidelines will be based on the
synthesis of field results and data generated from the case studies.

B. Selection of Sites for Pilot Demonstration Sites

The selection of sites in Benguet and Ifugao for field testing of potential CCA options in the contiguous
fragile ecosystems has been conducted with the following guiding principles:

1. Representativeness of typical component of contiguous fragile (sub-) ecosystem in the
Cordillera region. The sites to be selected for the pilot demonstration exercise should
represent the typical fragile ecosystems in the Cordilleras. These components may focus on
water resources, forests, biodiversity, etc. for different topography of the region. The sites
should be able to provide research results which may be generalized for other areas with
more or less similar biophysical and also socio-economic conditions.

2. Existence of potential indigenous climate change adaptation (CCA) measure(s) being
practised in the area with potential for up-scaling. As much as possible, indigenous climate
change adaptation measures already being practised in the area should be tested for
scientific soundness, and for cost-effectiveness in addressing the adverse effects and impacts
of climate change and variability. These practices may include land and water resources
management schemes during wet and dry periods, crop management practices such as
changing crops to be grown, crop rotation schemes, adjusting cropping calendar, modifying
planting densities, etc. in response to inadequate availability of water for crop production.

3. Availability and commitment of demonstration field test collaborators in the area, e.g. local
government units (LGUs); non-governmental organizations (NGOs); field workers from
national government agencies (NGAs). Pilot site should provide opportunity for active
collaboration of committed stakeholders who will be engaged in the case study.
Collaborators should claim ownership of the pilot demonstration site since it is part of the
strategy to develop the capacity in the region.

4. Active support and participation of researchers from academic institutions such as the state
universities and colleges (SUCs) in the region. The research design and implementation of
the pilot exercise should be based on sound scientific basis which can stand the rigor of
objective inquiry and analysis. Local experts from the SUCs are therefore expected to
provide the needed technical support in the field in terms of setting up the pilot tests,
monitoring and evaluation, data acquisition and analysis, and also process documentation.
Local researchers will also be capacitated through exposure to such scientific field study.

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5. Accessibility and visibility for project demonstration and promotion. Successful pilot
demonstration tests should be promoted, and thus, selected sites should be accessible to
other stakeholders and end-users who may be interested to copy the technologies or
practices being shown.

Criteria for site selection

During the Focused Group Discussion (FGD) held on September 14, 2009 at ATI-CAR, La Trinidad,
Benguet, representatives of the different stakeholders from Benguet and Ifugao have defined a set of
criteria for selecting the sites. Initially, project pilot demonstration sites selected should be classified
according to different elevation representing the fragile ecosystems of Benguet and Ifugao into High,
Medium, and Low elevation areas. Sites (or barangays) within municipalities were identified based on
the following set of criteria:

1. Site has to be within the identified vulnerable areas (in terms of biophysical and socio-economic
aspects) – i.e. areas supporting watershed; areas prone to landslides, vulnerable to floods and
droughts, and other natural hazards.

2. Availability and commitment of local collaborators in the field test or pilot demonstration areas,
i.e. LGUs, NGOs, NGAs, SUCs, farmer groups, etc.

3. Representativeness of typical component of contiguous fragile ecosystem in the Cordilleras (i.e.
from high, middle, low elevation within a province); agro-ecological zones and hazard context.

4. Existence of potential indigenous innovative practices that could blend with CCA measures being
practiced in the area, with potential for up-scaling and replicability.

5. Accessibility and visibility (for eco-tourism & demonstration). Field demonstration sites should
be accessible which can be use to promote the CCA options through cross visits, farmer field
days, techno-demonstrations, etc.

Selected Sites

Based on the aforementioned set of criteria, and after an extensive actual field visit and assessment of a
multi-disciplinary team of experts from DA-CAR, DA Central Office, and FAO-Philippines, the following
sites (municipalities and barangays within municipalities) representing different elevations were
selected:

Elevation Benguet Province Ifugao Province
High Paoay, Atok Viewpoint, Banaue
Bato-Alatbang, Mayoyao
Medium Loo, Buguias Nagacadan, Kiangan
Low Bayabas, Sablan Namnama, Alfonso Lista
Taloy Sur, Tuba

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C. Site-Specific Adaptation Options for Field Demonstration

Criteria for Selecting CCA Options

The FGD in September 2009 also generated a set of criteria for selecting climate change adaptation (CCA)
options for field testing. The agreed set of criteria are as follows:

1. Potential to increase climate resilience.
2. Socio-economic efficiency (socio-economic costs & benefits, overall socio-economic impacts for
the whole community.
3. Potential positive environmental impacts.
4. Sustainability i.e. long-term effectiveness of interventions and capacity to continue after the
project.
5. Social and cultural acceptance.
6. Potential for up-scaling (to other areas in the region or in the Philippines).
7. Immediate impact/ response to urgent needs.
8. Promote participation and equal access to opportunities and benefits among men and women.

Climate Change Adaptation Options

After a series of participatory evaluation and validation from the field level, to provincial level, and finally
to regional level, a set of climate adaptation options for possible field testing where identified, validated
and prioritized for each of the sites. These site-specific options were further validated by the Team
composed of consultants, DA technical experts, project staff, and local stakeholders for effectiveness,
technical requirements considering input and resources needed, and impacts for increasing climate
resilience. These options are listed below:

count number option label Option feature (option details) location season
code (basic option (barangay)
part 1 description)

1 1.3 Planting of resistant Planting KS Kuroda as the variety resistant to Paoay, Atok, wet
variety of carrot heavy downpour and associated diseases Benguet
2 1.2 Planting of resistant Planting Lucky Ball as the variety resistant to Paoay, Atok, wet
variety of cabbage heavy downpour and associated diseases Benguet
3 1.1 Crop rotation: Using crop rotation to break the disease cycle Paoay, Atok, dry
potato after Benguet
cabbage/carrot
4 1.4 Potato seed Planting Igorota under protected condition as Loo, Buguias, wet
production in an off-season crop Benguet
greenhouse
5 1.1 Soil fertility Improving soil fertility by using composting Loo, Buguias, wet/dry
improvement with trichoderma Benguet
through composting
using trichoderma
6 1.1 Planting of drought Mixed planting of pineapple with ginger, ubi, Bayabas, Sablan, wet/dry
resistant/sturdy gabi as crops resistant to heavy downpour and Benguet
varieties associated diseases

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7 1.6 Planting of short Planting of short duration vegetables (like Bayabas, Sablan, wet/dry
maturing crops pechay, etc.) for income augmentation (after Benguet
losses from main crop)
8 1.1 Organic-based Planting of high value crops under protected Bayabas, Sablan, wet
vegetable conditions Benguet
production in
greenhouse
9 1.1 Planting of drought Mixed planting of pineapple and banana (wet Taloy Sur, Tuba, wet
resistant/sturdy season); ubi and ginger as crops resistant to Benguet
varieties heavy downpour and associated diseases
10 1.1 Soil management conserving soil and water and improving soil Taloy Sur, Tuba, Wet/dry
with minimum fertility Benguet
tillage of rootcrops
11 1.1 Crop rotation: Using crop rotation to break the disease cycle Taloy Sur, Tuba, dry
garlic/onion after Benguet
rice
12 1.6 Planting of early Planting IPB-13 Namnama, dry
maturing corn Alfonso Lista,
variety Ifugao
13 1.1 Homestead Planting of Pole sitao, Ampalaya, Eggplant, Namnama, wet
gardening Squash, Okra, Pechay Alfonso Lista,
Ifugao

14 2.1 Integrated rice-fish- Planting vegetables together with native rice Nagacadan, Wet/dry
vegetable variety to maximize land use Kiangan, Ifugao
production
15 2.7 Early transplanting Introduction of plastic sheets during sowing as Viewpoint, dry
of tinawon rice shield from wind and protection from insects Banaue, Ifugao
and pests
16 2.7 Early transplanting Early transplanting to increase the tillering Bato-alatbang, dry
of tinawon rice capability of the rice plants and shorten their Mayoyao, Ifugao
maturity period
17 2.7 Integrated fish and Raising Muscovy duck as an alternative source Bato-alatbang, Wet/dry
duck before of income Moyoyao, Ifugao
tinawon rice
production

18 3.9 integrating citrus in Diversified source of income at the same time Paoay, Atok, Wet/dry
vegetable farms enhancing the protective and productive values Benguet
of watershed
19 3.8 Coffee for Forest Arabica coffee as a diversified source of Loo, Buguias, Wet/dry
enrichment income, at the same time enhancing the Benguet
protective and productive values of watershed
20 3.1 Integrating lemon Integration scheme to increase soil stabilization Loo, Buguias, Wet/dry
with vegetable Benguet
garden
21 3.1 Orchard Planting rambutan, lanzones, mangosteen, Bayabas, Sablan, Wet/dry
establishment durian as protection from typhoon, erosion and Benguet
improved environmental services
22 3.1 Community Fruit *nursery for the community to provide local Bayabas, Sablan, Wet/dry
tree nursery sources of rambutan, lanzones, mangosteen, Benguet
durian

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23 3.1 Agroforestry Planting rambutan, lanzones, citrus, guapple Taloy Sur, Tuba, Wet/dry
establishment using with mahogany and narra Benguet
fruit and timber
trees
24 3.1 Agroforestry Planting coconut, banana, mango, calamansi Namnama, Wet/dry
establishment using Alfonso Lista,
fruit trees Ifugao
25 3.10 Riverbank Using Lanao bamboo to minimize river bank Namnama, Wet/dry
rehabilitation collapse, reducing sedimentation of river Alfonso Lista,
Ifugao
26 3.1 Forest enrichment Introduction of the Davao Pomelo as a Nagacadan, Wet/dry
using horticultural diversified source of income at the same time Kiangan, Ifugao
crops enhancing the protective and productive values
of a watershed
27 3.8 Coffee for Forest Arabica coffee as a diversified source of Nagacadan, Wet/dry
enrichment income, at the same time enhancing the Kiangan, Ifugao
production and protective functions of the
natural ecosystem
28 3.8 Coffee for Forest Arabica coffee as a diversified source of Viewpoint, Wet/dry
enrichment income, at the same time enhancing the Banaue, Ifugao
production and protective functions of the
natural ecosystem
29 3.11 Calamansi for forest Diversified source of income at the same time Viewpoint, Wet/dry
enrichment enhancing the protective and productive values Banaue, Ifugao
of watershed
30 3.9 Lemon for Forest Diversified source of income at the same time Viewpoint, Wet/dry
enrichment enhancing the protective and productive values Banaue, Ifugao
of watershed
31 3.12 Mahogany for Diversified source of income at the same time Viewpoint, Wet/dry
forest enrichment enhancing the protective and productive values Banaue, Ifugao
of watershed
32 3.1 Community Fruit nursery for the community to provide local Viewpoint, Wet/dry
tree nursery sources of indigenous trees and fruit trees Banaue, Ifugao
32 3.1 Community Fruit nursery for the community to provide local Bato-alatbang, Wet/dry
tree nursery sources of indigenous trees and fruit trees Moyoyao, Ifugao

34 4.13 Raising of upgraded Cattle raising as an alternative source of Bayabas, Sablan, Wet/dry
cattle income Benguet
35 4.13 Raising of upgraded Cattle raising as an alternative source of Taloy Sur, Tuba, Wet/dry
cattle income Benguet
36 4.14 Raising of upgraded Goat raising as an alternative source of income Namnama, Wet/dray
goat Alfonso Lista,
Ifugao
37 4.15 Raising of upgraded Raising Duroc with no commercial feed, as an Nagacadan, Wet/dry
swine alternative source of income Kiangan, Ifugao
38 4.16 Raising of upgraded Raising Sasso chicken with no commercial feed, Nagacadan, Wet/dry
chicken as an alternative source of income Kiangan, Ifugao
39 4.15 Raising of upgraded Raising Duroc with no commercial feed, as an Viewpoint, Wet/dray
swine alternative source of income Banaue, Ifugao
40 4.18 Raising of upgraded Raising Large White using commercial feeds, as Bato-alatbang, Wet/dray
swine an alternative source of income Mayoyao, Ifugao

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41 4.16 Raising of upgraded Raising Sasso chicken with no commercial feed, Viewpoint, Wet/dray
chicken as an alternative source of income Banaue, Ifugao
42 4.16 Raising of upgraded Raising Sasso a nd Kabir chicken with no Bato-alatbang, Wet/dray
chicken commercial feed, as an alternative source of Mayoyao, Ifugao
income

43 5.1 Water storage for Plastic water tank as a readily available source Paoay, Atok, dry
vegetable of irrigation in times of drought Benguet
production
44 5.1 Small water Communal mini-dam as a readily available Loo, Buguias, dry
impoundment for source of irrigation in times of draught Benguet
irrigation
augmentation
45 5.1 Water storage for Concrete water tank as a readily available Loo, Buguias, dry
vegetable source of irrigation for vegetable production in Benguet
production times of draught
46 5 Rehabilitation of Viewpoint, dry
irrigation canal Banaue, Ifugao

Coding legend = A.B.C.D.E

A = option count C = province
1 = benguet
B = general option 2 = ifugao
1 = vegetable
2 = rice D = municipalities
3 = agroforestry 1 = tuba
4 = livestock 2 = sablan
5 = water management 3 = buguias
4 = atok
B = details of A 5 = alfonso lista
1 = mixed 6 = kiangan
2 = cabbage 7 = mayoyao
3 = carrot 8 = banaue
4 = potato
5 = pechay E = season
6 = corn 1 = wet
7 = tinawon 2 = dry
8 = arabica 3 = wet/dry
9 = lemon
10 = lanao
11 = calamansi
12 = mahogany
13 = cattle
14 = goat
15 = duroc
16 = sasso
17 = kabir
18 = large white
th
for example, @ the demo site: It’s full ID number, 27.3.8.2.8.3 = 27 option identified; agroforestry with coffee
ID 27.3.8 = 27th option identified; agroforestry with coffee Arabica in ifugao, banaue town for wet/dry season
arabica

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D. Evaluation of Technical Requirements and Inputs for Site-specific Adaptation Options

Technical guidelines for the different CCA options are described in another section of this document.

Location-specific CCA options to be implemented are classified according to Wet Season (WS) cropping
and Dry Season (DS) cropping following the schedule being practiced in the area. In addition, there are a
number of CCA options which are established during the wet season but are considered long-term since
these may take a number of years before reaching maturity, an example of which is agro-forestry. This
also facilitates the provision of required inputs which are required for that season. Inputs for each CCA
option will be provided by the DA-FAO project in accordance with the terms of agreement as well as the
technical guidelines for field implementation. Generally, it is expected that farmer cooperators will
shoulder the labor counterpart and other materials which the project cannot provide, such as pesticides.

Specifically,

1. Farm inputs such as seeds of vegetables, rice and corn, fruit tree and coffee seedlings shall
be given without cost to the farmer cooperators, including organic fertilizers;
2. Livestock shall be provided without cost to the farmer cooperators and will follow the roll-
over scheme being implemented by MLGUs. Also, the required housing and feeding for
these livestock will be provided as counterpart by the recipient farmers;
3. For equipment such as the micro-tiller, this will be donated to the farmer cooperators’
group, unless the group prefers to have the unit donated to the barangay council.
4. For impounding dams and irrigation canals, the project will provide construction materials
while labor will be provided by the farmer cooperators. The MLGU may be requested by the
farmers to shoulder part of the labor costs.
5. For facilities such as greenhouses and nurseries, the project will provide the construction
materials while the labor will be provided by the farmer cooperators as their counterpart.

Replacement of inputs will be considered for as long as the reasons presented are valid. These will be
verified and assessed by the project team (RPCMT and field coordinators). If found reasonable, the
project team will recommend for replacement of the inputs at no cost to the farmer cooperators.

E. Organization and mobilization of Local Working Group

Local Working Groups (LWGs)

To facilitate implementation of the CCA options in each of the pilot demonstration sites, the mayor of
each DA-SPICACC selected municipality has established a local working group (LWG). The local working
group consists of the following members, with the certain degree of flexibility.

 Municipal Mayor as LWG Chairperson
 Project Manager as Vice-Chairperson
 SB Chairperson , Committee on Agriculture
 SB Chairperson, Committee on Environment
 Municipal Agricultural Officer (MAO)
 Agricultural Technicians (ATs)

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 Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO)
 Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO)
 Chairperson, MAFC
 Barangay Captain
 Barangay Council Member, Committee Chairperson on Agriculture
 Farmer Representatives
o Farmer Group Representatives (e.g. BAFC)
o Non Government Organization/Civil Society Organization representing women or
gender concerns
o Indigenous People (IP) representative
 SPICACC Project Field Coordinators
 SUC representative, if applicable

Functions of the Local Working Group

As agreed upon during the validation workshops, the LWG has the following tasks and responsibilities:

1. Coordinate all activities relating to programming including implementation for project activities
at municipality level, review and endorsement of seasonal work plans elaborated by field
coordinators jointly with ATs and barangay representatives;
2. Guide, advise and assist ATs and field coordinators in their daily work with local communities
related to social mobilisation, orientation meetings, community level training, demonstration,
monitoring, reporting, extension materials and organising municipality and barangay level
workshops. Review seasonal work plans of the project team at the municipality level and assist in
coordinating the activities
3. Ensure and enlist participation of all local stakeholders, including farmers’ groups, community
representatives and women’s involvement
4. Guide and advise on actions related to the transformation of climate change impacts and
adaptation options into locally usable and farmer-friendly information
5. Clearing house, coordination and endorsement of funding requests (at municipality level) for the
implementation and replication of identified and successfully introduced adaptation options in
broader agricultural sectors to the project
6. Guide and assist in the implementation of decisions of the regional working group related to
project implementation and provide feedback on the field activities to the regional working
group

Regional Working Group

A regional working group will be established to support the technical implementation of the DA-SPICACC
project. The regional working group consists of the following members, but composition may be
adjusted according to needs.

 Municipal Agricultural Officer (MAO) – 8
 Provincial Agriculturist/Provincial Agricultural Officer– 2
 DA-FOS & DA-BSWM – 3-5

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 DA-CAR – 3-5
 DENR-CAR - 2
 IFSU/BSU – 2-4
 UPLB – 1
 FAO consultants – 1-4
 SPICACC Project Office (Baguio) – 4
 BFAR – 1
 BAI -1
 NCIP – 1
 PAGASA – 1

Functions of the Regional Working Group (RWG)

As agreed upon during the regional validation workshop in Baguio City, the RWG will have the following
functions:

1. Catalyze institutional arrangements with other national agencies and other SPICACC components
to obtain technical support needed for project implementation, including bridging the gap
between modelling/impact analysis and livelihood adaptation.
2. Review, improve and validate the seasonal livelihood and agricultural adaptation options
identified at the field level or by research institutes and/or proposed by the local working
groups
3. Provide technical support to local working groups in all project implementation activities
4. Guide the EVALUATION PROCESS , based on field monitoring reports, of the results of pilot
demonstration/ FFS trails and advise the local working groups regarding further replication of
successfully (or not) field tested adaptation options;
5. Receive feedback from local working groups on the experience of pilot testing livelihood
adaptations in the agriculture sector
6. Develop strategy for feeding back lessons learned to provincial and national level decision
makers
7. Provide periodic reports to DA management regarding project assessment, recommendations
regarding project implementation, etc.

F. Selection of farmer-cooperators

The LWG is tasked to identify and select the farmer-cooperator(s) who will participate in implementing
one or more CCA options in his/her farm. Each farmer-cooperator should agree to the terms of
agreement in the implementation of field tests involving the CCA options, including appropriate cultural
management practices, and other related measures to ensure the success of the field tests. In particular,
the farmer-cooperator agrees on the following:

1. Farmer–cooperator is willing to share a certain portion of or the whole farm for the pilot
demonstration of one or more adaptation options suitable for the area.

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2. Farmer-cooperator is willing his plot and his/her labor as counterparts for the pilot
demonstration.
3. Farmer-cooperator is receptive and cooperative to explore the effectiveness and cost efficiency
of adaptation options to be pilot-tested in his/her farm.
4. Farmer-cooperator must have the input requirements available in his/her farm for a particular
option to be pilot-tested in the farm. For example, for livestock raising (e.g. goat), he/she must
have a shed and must have source of forage within or near the farm.
5. Cooperator must have the necessary or relevant experience to implement the adaptation option
in the farm, e.g. experience in raising ruminants.
6. As much as possible, he/she must not a beneficiary of previous projects in the area.
7. Farm to be used is accessible for monitoring and evaluation, and since this will be promoted for
cross visits as well as for eco-tourism.
8. Farmer-cooperator must be willing to engage with the project including his/ her participation to
share experiences with other farmers. It is to be noted that the project also envisions
participating farmers to produce their own seeds in the long term and to share seeds to others.

G. Field Plan for Pilot Demonstration of CCA Options

Each CCA option will be implemented following the guidelines specified for the adaptation measure in
order to ensure successful demonstration. Guidelines for each CCA option are described in the technical
guidelines section. Best efforts should be exerted by farmer-cooperators regarding the field tests to
achieve the objectives of the field tests/ pilot demonstrations.

A site-specific field layout of the CCA option should be prepared for each option including the schematic
location of pilot demonstration plots in each identified farms in the selected site. LWG representatives
assisted by the Project Field Coordinators are expected to prepare the field/ farm layout. It is
recommended that the Field Coordinators and LWG take photos of the farm, and CCA options set-up in
each farm.

H. Field Training- Orientation on Implementation of CCA Options

Orientation trainings on the field implementation of CCA options will be conducted for the different
sites. These orientation-workshops will be participated in by LWG members, and selected farmer-
cooperators. Project staff and DA-CAR technical personnel will be the main resource persons. They may
be assisted by experts from the DA Central Office or agencies, and FAO-DA technical consultants.

The following topics will be discussed during the field training orientation- workshop:

 Objectives/ Purposes of Pilot Field Demonstration of CCA
 Set of CCA options to be implemented in each site (including scheduling and specific
locations)
 Inputs and resource requirements
 Layout and setting-up (field layout in the site; schematic location of pilot demonstration
plots in each site)

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 Review of associated good cultural management practices
 Field and farm data collection
 Monitoring and evaluation

I. Monitoring and Data Collection

The Local Working Group, together with the Field Coordinators and the RPCMT are expected to do
regular visits to the demo sites. These routine visits, aside from coaching the farmer cooperators on the
technology, will monitor progress and status of the options being implemented.

At the level of the farmer cooperators, they will keep be recording their activities, the number of hours
worked (distinguished between men and women), inputs used, observation of pests and diseases,
climate conditions and problems encountered. Record-keeping will vary, depending on the CCA option.
Crops and livestock will require daily record-keeping while agro-forestry and other similar options will be
required record-keeping on a monthly basis. The Project Office will provide record-keeping forms to the
farmer cooperators. The Office of the Municipal Agriculturist is expected to assist these cooperators in
their record-keeping tasks.

Control plot monitoring will also be made part of the project’s monitoring system, i.e., to monitor the
control plots as a way of determining the differences, the variances, the advantages/disadvantages
brought about by the CCA option.

J. Conduct of Project Review Meeting and Farmers Field Days

At the completion of each CCA option, a project review meeting shall be held to assess the
implementation process, what went well and what needs improvement, lessons learned and
recommendations for future actions. Proceeds of the meeting have to be documented.

Likewise, farmer filed days will be conducted for selected options. This will be an opportunity for
farmer-cooperators to share their experiences with other farmers in the locality. In the case of short-
term options, e.g. crops, the farmers field day will be scheduled before harvesting. In the case of long-
term options, e.g. agro-forestry, the farmers’ field day will be scheduled when the seedlings are firmly
established and survival rate is already established. The farmers’ field day starts with a visit to the
farmer cooperators’ farms for a first-hand appreciation of the technology applied. After the farm visit/s,
a meeting will be held with the proposed agenda as follows:

1. Overview of the topics to be discussed and expected output of the event
2. Introduction of the CCA option and its relevance to farmers in the barangay
3. Review of the CCA option as applied in the demonstration plot and presentation of results by the
farmer cooperator
4. Review of activities undertaken during project implementation, observations and initial
assessment, using as reference the farmer cooperators’ recording
5. Farmer cooperators’ impressions of how relevant is the CCA option to other farmers

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6. Farmers’ impressions on the CCA option – are they convinced to adapt said option in their own
farms.
7. Simple computation of ROI (Return on Investment) to show whether income was generated from
that cropping, if applicable.

K. Project Completion

The project team will now prepare the Project Completion Report to cover the following:

1. Background of the CCA option, description and objectives
2. Profile of the farmer cooperator/s
3. Activities undertaken, emphasizing observations made during the monitoring visits, problems
encountered, issues and concerns
4. Recommendations as a CCA option
5. Cost and return analysis

L. Operation and Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment

While the CCA option may be completed, it will still be necessary to ensure that the facilities and
equipment provided by the project continue to be well maintained and properly operated:

1. For the micro-tiller, the unit will be maintained and operated by the farmers’ group. Or the
group may opt to turn it over to the barangay council who will take control of the equipment.
Either option, operating guidelines are essential.
2. For impounding dams, irrigation canals, concrete tanks for water storage and water pumps, the
traditional system or bayanihan of maintenance, if still being practiced, will be followed. If not,
then the farmers will form an irrigators group.
3. Greenhouses and nurseries must be covered by policies and guidelines to be formulated by the
MLGU, preferably incorporated in an ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Bayan.

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