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1. Outline of the ProjectCountry：Philippines

Project title ： The Project on the Development andPromotionofLocation‐SpecificIntegrated
High‐Yielding Rice and Rice-Based Technologies

Field：Rural Development

ODA mode：Technical Cooperation Project

Handling Dept.:
Rural Development Department of JICA

Cooperation Amount：453 million Yen

Period of Cooperation : 15 Nov. 2004 -14 Nov.
2009

Philippines related Agency：Philippine Rice ResearchInstitute (PhilRice)
Japanese Cooperation Agency ：Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,
National Agriculture and Food Research Organization

1-1. Background of the Project
Rice is the main staple food in the Philippines. However, there is continued shortage of local
production thus, it is necessary that productivity be significantly increased to attain sustainable rice self
sufficiency. This can be achieved partly by developing and promoting appropriate productivity -enhancing
technologies.
In response to the request by the Government of the Philippines, JICA has assisted the Philippine Rice
Research Institute (PhilRice) to enhance it capability in rice technology development and promotion. This
started with the implementation of the Grant Aid from 1989 to 1991 and accelerated with the first TechnicalCooperation Project (TCP1) from 1992 to 1997 and the second Technical Cooperation Project (TCP2) from1997 to 2002. The research capabilities of PhilRice were improved through TCP1, and farming technologies,
mainly for small scale rice farmers, were developed through TCP2.
However, farm productivity of rice remains low in many rice farms at various locations in the country.
Thus, PhilRice as the main source of new and improved rice technologies is expected to utilize its highly
upgraded research capabilities to develop location-specific technology packages considering and analyzing
various conditions such as climate, soil and social status of the farmers and farming systems. The third
Technical Cooperation Project (TCP3) was proposed to the Government of Japan in 2002 to address this.
Preparatory Study Missions were dispatched in 2003 and the framework of TCP3 was officially agreed
between JICA and Philippine authorities with the signing of the Record of Discussions on 18 October 2004.
The Project started on 15 November 2004.
1-2 Summary of the Project(1) Overall Goal
1) Productivity in the target areas of rice is increased.
2) Agricultural income of farmers in the target areas is increased.
(2) Project Purpose
Rice productivity of participating farmers is improved.
(3) Output
1) Suitable input and location-specific technology packages are developed in each target area.
2) Technology promotion systems focused on rice technology are established in the target areas.
(4) Input (as of July 2009)1) Japanese Sidea) Dispatch of experts: 6 long-term experts, 10 short-term expertsb) Counterpart training in Japan: 16 CPsc) Equipment: About 76 million yend) Local cost: About 53 million yen
2) Philippines Sidea) Counterpart to the experts: 30 CPsb) Local Cost: About 27 million yen
2. Outline of the Mission(1) Japanese members
Mr. Kunihiro Tokida
Mr. Akira Fukushima
Mr. Kimihiro Konno
Ms. Akiko Miyashita(2) Philippines members
Mr. Edmund J. Sana
Mr. Soledad MinaRoguel
Mr. Josue S. Falla

Ms. Evelyn Valeriano

Team Leader, Senior Advisor, JICA
Agronomy/Extension, Senior Researcher, Research Center for Tohoku
Region, National Agricultural Research Organization
Evaluation Analysis, Chief, Second Business Department, VSOC Co.,Ltd
Cooperation Administration, Assistant Director, Paddy Field Based
Farming Area Division 1, Rural Development Department, JICATeam Leader, Member, Secretary’s Advisory Group, Department ofAgriculture
Extension, Dean, Institute of Graduate Studies, Central Luzon StateUniversity
Evaluation Analysis, Chief, Technology and Product Promotion Division,
Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology Director II, Bureau ofPostharvest Research and Extension
Cooperation Administration, Project Development Officer, Special
Projects Coordination and Management, Assistance Division, Departmentof Agriculture

Duration： 28 June 2009 - 25 July 2009
Evaluation Mode: Final Evaluation
3. Outline of the Evaluation Result
3-1 Confirmation of the result(1) Output
1) (Indicator (1-1)) Productivity of rice is increased by 1 t/ha in Technology Demonstration Farms.
Result: 6 TDFs except Cabanatuan (Central Luzon) attained the indicator in the rainy season or dry
season or both seasons.
2) (Indicator(1-2)) One (1) location-specific technology package with at least 3 component technologies isdeveloped for each target area.
Result: One LSTP with more than 3 component technologies has been developed at each target area.
3) (Indicator (1-3)) At least 3 advanced lines for tolerance to low solar radiation are tested and at least one
variety is promoted.
Result: More than 3 lines have been tested at PhilRice Agusan, PJ7 (NSIC 146) has promoted.
4) (Indicator (2-1)) Extension manuals on rice or rice-based farming systems are developed for each targetarea.

Result: Four (4) kinds of manuals have been developed, one (1) kind manual will be developed before
October 2009.
5) (Indicator (2-2)) At least 105 agricultural technicians and concerned government personnel as well as 140
farmers are trained at the Technology Demonstration Farm on promotion of location
specific technologies.
Result: 269 ATs and 851 farmers have been trained at TDF.
(2) Project Purpose
1) (Indicator 1) At least 70% of participating farmers adopt at least 3 components of location-specifictechnologies.
Result: 100% of PFs adopted at Central Luzon and Northwest Luzon, more than 90% of PFs adopted at
Northern Mindanao.
2) (Indicator 2) At least 70% of participating farmers increase productivity of rice by 1 t/ha.
Result: All Central Luzon TDFs and Currimao in Northwest Luzon attained the indicator. Thus four (4)TDFs out of seven (7) TDFs attained the indicator.
3) (Indicator 3) Income of participating farmers in TDFs from rice-based farming increased by average of15%.
Result: All TDFs attained the indicators.
4) (indicator 4) Municipal LGUs establish at least 2 demonstration farms in their respective municipalities.
Result: Six (6) TDFs except Butuan City whose TDF would be finished on the November 2009
established more than 2 DFs.
3-2 Results of the Evaluation with the Five Criteria(1) RelevanceThe project has high relevance based on the following points:
The Project focuses on the improvement of livelihood of Filipino farmers. Integration of component
technologies including LST can respond to the needs of farmers.
The Project is consistent with the national policy on agriculture and the GMA Rice program.
It is high from the aspects of Cooperation Priority of Japan and Japans Advantage.
The targets include areas with adverse agro-climatic conditions, rain-fed, and irrigated areas with low
productivity.
(2) Effectiveness
The Project’s effectiveness is high based on the following points:
The Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVIs) Items 1, 3 and 4 of the Project Purpose have beenachieved. However, the OVI Item 2 which states, “At least 70% of participating farmers increase
productivity of rice by 1t/ha”, has not yet been achieved because only 52% of the participating farmers
have been able to attain this indicator as of July 2009.
The logic between Output and Project Purpose is appropriate.
(3) Efficiency
Most of the Outputs have been achieved. Thus, the Project has high efficiency, based on the following
points:A technology promotion system has been established to enable agricultural technicians to be more
efficient in helping farmers attain their productivity and profitability.
By adopting the Location-Specific Technology Package (LSTP), some farmers were able to reduce
production cost thereby increasing their net income.
While some farmers’ income showed significant increase, others were unable to purchase therecommended quantity of fertilizer because of its drastic price increase.

The inputs, both from Japanese and Philippine sides were found to be generally appropriate in terms oftiming, duration, and fields of expertise.
(4) Impact
The project has positive impact based on the following points:
It has been observed that many non-participating farmers have adopted technologies developed inTDFs. A number of PFs initiated the promotion of technologies they have learned to non-PFs.
Both ATs and FPs/PFs of TDFs have shown willingness to teach farmers what they have learned.
Most of the stakeholders such as the LGUs, ATI, DA-RFU and NIA in the Project sites, haveexpressed support to DF activities, specifically in the expansion and technology dissemination tofarmers.
PhilRice has adopted LST as its main strategy for increasing rice productivity of farmers.
PFs have established cooperatives to empower themselves.
Although the increase of productivity of 1 t/ha is partially achieved, the income has increased
substantially due to the reduction of necessary inputs by farmers and increase of commodity price.
(5) Sustainability
Based on the forecasting of the insect population and utilization of appropriate pest-tolerant rice
varieties, the farmers have reduced pesticide use.
Functionality of TDF Committees varies across sites. It is necessary to define the role of each memberin the implementation of the TDF.
The methodology and approach of the Project was adopted for the rice self-sufficiency master plan of
the Philippine government from 2009 to 2013.
All components of the GMA Rice Program of the DA are provided funds by the national government.
LGU funding for DF operations is limited compared to TDF but it is enough, except for the travelling
expenses of ATs.
TDF participants stated that they have acquired enough technology through the Project which they can
do by themselves. However, if there are new technologies developed, they would like to learn it
through the ATs and PhilRice. TDF participants have shared the technologies learned to
non-participating farmers who practice these technologies in their areas.
(6) Conclusion
The planned activities are on schedule, and it is expected that all necessary activities will be completed
by the end of the Project. Thus, the target outputs are expected to be attained. The possibility ofachieving the project purpose of improving the rice productivity of participating farmers within thecooperation period is high. Thus, the Project will be terminated as scheduled.
The Project technology promotion model in establishing TDF and DF involving the LGUs and otherconcerned agencies is very effective. Adoption of this location specific technology promotion systemin the national program can help in attaining the ultimate goal of rice self sufficiency in thePhilippines.
3-3 Recommendations(1) Before the end of the Project
Implementation Process
When expanding DFs, the commitment of LGU leaders should be ensured, particularly in providing
adequate funds for activities and transportation allowance to ATs as well as fulfilling the obligations
stipulated in the MOA.
Assessment and Monitoring
The initial assessment should be done by a multi-disciplinary team for a holistic perspective of thesituation. The reporting of DF activities from ATs should include problems and its causes in order toaddress the farmers’ needs and establish a feedback mechanism to provide, among others, updating ofnew technologies.
Follow-up of PFs
PhilRice should follow-up PFs who have not attained the targeted increase of 1 t/ha of riceproduction by identifying its causes and taking the necessary countermeasures in close collaboration withLGUs and other concerned agencies.
Improvement of Agricultural Technologists’ Guide
The ATs Guide’s publication is timely for the utilization in DF activities. For mass dissemination ofthe module employed in the Project it should be improved.
Efficient utilization of trained ATs
The number of ATs at TDF is 269. However, only 32 worked at DFs. It is necessary to utilize all thetrained ATs to expand DF activities.
Seminar and workshop
The planned seminars and workshops per area and the overall national workshop shall be pursued,inviting LGUs (selected provinces, cities and municipalities) and other cooperating agencies such as GMA
Rice Program Directorate, DA-RFU and ATI. The outputs should include a 5-year plan on the expansionof TDF and DF approach, among others.
(2) After the end of the Project
In developing an LST, it is necessary to pay considerable attention not only to agro-climatic but also
to the socio-economic conditions of the farmers. Thus, PhilRice has to come up with different options for
LST adoption in consideration of the different capabilities of the farmers.
Market-oriented production
Encourage farmers to be more market-oriented in their off-season vegetable production by, forexample, diversifying their vegetable crops to avoid market saturation.
Continue development of in-bred rice varieties
Considering the high price of hybrid varieties and unstable production in areas with adverse
conditions, it is recommended to continuously develop and promote in-bred varieties to be incorporated in
the LST packages.
PalayCheck for non-irrigated areas
PalayCheck being used for irrigated areas might not be suitable for non-irrigated areas. Thus,
PalayCheck for non-irrigated areas should also be developed.
(3) On the DA
When an LGU and a national government agency are implementing similar programs in the same
area, the program promoting LST should be prioritized to more accurately address the needs of thecommunity.
3-4 Lesson and Learned
From the experience of the Project, the following lessons were drawn for consideration in future
program and projects.
(1) Implementing agencies should exert more effort in defining the roles and in engaging the active
participation of other concerned agencies at onset of project implementation.
(2) Project implementers should not only focus on the numerical targets but also on the implementation
process.
(3) In selecting the project sites, baseline data and initial analysis should be considered.

(4) It is essential to establish physical structure which serves as venue for learning, socialization and otheractivities by the farmers.