“Exploring The Potential of Organic Farming for Sustainable Crop Production of Farmers In Sulu”
Authors: Ryan A. Isahac, Jack 
Published: October 2024

This study’s primary goal was to evaluate Sulu’s organic farming practices. Province: as seen by Farmers. It specifically aimed to respond to the following questions: 1. What is the composition of the demographic. What is the age and gender distribution of the Sulu State College of Agriculture student respondents in Sulu Province? 2. What are the financial and social advantages of organic farming for the farmers, as viewed by Sulu State College of Agriculture students who responded in Province of Sulu? 3. According to Sulu State College of Agriculture students who responded, what are the challenges associated with organic farming in Sulu Province? and 4. Do Sulu students think differently in any major way? When are the responses from the State College of Agriculture in Sulu Province grouped based on the age and gender profiles? The utilized research design was in character, inquisitive and descriptive. Purposive random sampling was used to choose 100 one hundred farmers’ responders were selected at random from each grade level, totalling (100). Delegates for each Municipal. The results show that: 1.Farmer Respondents’ Demographic Profile at Mainland Municipality in Sulu Province: The age distribution of the respondents indicates that they are nearly equally spread across the various age groups. Male respondents make up 75% of the sample, while female respondents make up 25%. 2. Regarding the Socio-Economic Advantages of Organic Agriculture for Farmers, as Judged by Sulu Farmers Respondents . Sulu Province’s mainland Farmers who responded Organic farming was viewed by the Sulu Province Municipal as Farmers benefit from the market, economy, health, and environment. 3. Upon Issues with Organic Farming as Observed by Researcher in Sulu Province: The Farmer-Respondents from Sulu Province’s Farmers’ believed that many. Farmers who practice organic farming will run across difficulties. Minimal Compared to other issues that the farmers faced, the volume of output was seen as less of a concern. and 4. Regarding the Notable Disparity in the Views of When Sulu State College of Agriculture students in Sulu Province respond, Sorted by gender and age, it was discovered that there is a substantial disparity in the opinions held by Sulu State College of Agriculture students province when age and gender categories are applied to their responses. Regardless of age, more male students than female students enroll in agriculture courses, according to the aforementioned results. Farmers are thought to benefit from organic farming in terms of the market, economy, health, and environment. In terms of agricultural techniques, organic farming is essentially novel. Infancy is a time when challenges are expected. These issues can be handled in due course, which will help individuals who engage in organic farming going forward. When respondents’ comments are divided into age and gender categories, differences in how Sulu State College of Agriculture is perceived in the province of Sulu are expected. The advantages of organic farming were viewed differently by male and female agricultural students. Age disparities frequently result in divergent opinions about organic farming. Lastly, in light of the conclusions shared, it is advised that: 1. The anticipated financial advantages of organic farming with respect to the environment, health, market, and economy ought to be maintained via with assistance from farmers’ cooperatives, other government organizations, the Department of Agriculture, and the local government. 2. To learn how to be effective organic farmers, farmers who are willing to practice organic farming should participate in seminars and training led by the Department of Agriculture. Farmers can market their produce to potential customers with the assistance of the Department of Trade and Industry.