Maria Theresa Nemesis P. Ocampo

Institute of Agroforestry, College of
Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna,
4031, Philippines
Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines
Keywords:

Agroforestry · ALCAMs · Local farmers · Participatory approach · Sustainable farming

Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines

Agroforestry has been recognised as a sustainable farming system that offers multiple environmental and socioeconomic benefits. However, adoption remains a challenge primarily due to a lack of awareness, limited knowledge, and firsthand experience among local farmers. This initiative aimed to address this gap by establishing agroforestry models through a participatory approach in Barangay San Cristobal,...

Ramirez, M.A.J.P., Baliton, R.S., Ocampo, M.T.N.P., Castillo, A.K.A., & Canilan, R.S.C. (2025). Overcoming barriers to agroforestry adoption: Empowering local farmers through participatory establishment of agroforestry models in Laguna, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 15(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2025.2981

Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines
Keywords:

Agroforestry · Community resilience · Shocks · Smallholder farmer · Upland community

Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines

Smallholder upland farmers in the Philippines’ marginal hilly areas, particularly those practising continuous corn monocropping, are among the most vulnerable groups to climate shocks, including typhoons, drought and the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Sound science-based response strategies and measures, such as agro- forestry systems, are imperative to build the resilience of vulnerable smallholder upland farming communities....

Ocampo, M.T.N.P., Garcia, J.N.M., Landicho, L.D., Cabahug, R.E.D., Barcellano, E.V., & Urmeneta, A.J.S. (2025). Building resiliency of smallholder farmers in upland farming communities in Isabela Province, Philippines. APN Science Bulletin, 15(1). doi:10.30852/sb.2025.2877