Davao’s Success Story:

Diversified Farming

The MARCOS M. DUMANDAN

Story

Vice President for Mindanao, Samahan ng mga Magsasakang Siyentista ng Pilipinas (2009)

Samahan ng mga Magsasakang Siyentista sa Rehiyon XI (SMARDEC) (2009)

Co-host in “Go Modern Agriculture” DXAB (ABS-CBN)

MARCOS M. DUMANDANBoard Member, Philippine Coconut Authority

Newly appointed member Governing Board Phil. Coconut Authority (20 Sept 2010) Sworn in by Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala

Mr. Mark Dumandan with Sec. Proceso Alcalaof the Department of Agriculture

GMA Presidential Leadership Award (2007)

Awards & Achievements

Gawad Saka Winner, Most Outstanding Coconut FarmerNational level (2009)

Most Outstanding Magsasaka Siyentista-National level (2008)

Awards & Recognition

s Received

PGMA PresidentialLeadership Award, 2007

Magsasakang Siyentistas required to teach others

First & Most OutstandingMagsasakang Siyentista

2008

My crops

?

Local Coconuts & Hybrid (PCA 15-1) - Catigan x Laguna

“Catlag” hybrid variety (cross between Catigan and Laguna strains)Hybrid (PCA 15-1)

High coconut yield: 127 palms (15-36 nuts/bunch)

Cacao – 1,350 hills

INTERCROPS

Cacao – 1,350 hills

Coffee – 1,000 hills

Cacao – 1,350 hills Banana – 700 hills

Coffee – 1,000 hills

Cacao – 1,350 hills

Durian – 140 hills

Banana – 700 hills

Coffee – 1,000 hills

Cacao – 1,350 hills

Durian – 140 hills

Banana – 700 hills

Coffee – 1,000 hills

Lanzones - 200 hills

Lanzones (Longkong variety)

Coffee (Arabica variety)

Other enterprises tomaximize farmproductivity

Training on Balanced Nutrition - by 1st Institute for Micro- Nutrients in India

All Elements are Essential for Plant

Growth

C H O Cl

NATURAL NUTRIENTS

MAJOR NUTRIEN

TS

SECONDARY NUTRIENTS

MICRO- NUTRIEN

TS

Plant nutrients are much more available to plants at pH range 6.5-7.0

Maximum uptake of nutrients,

and growth most

vigorous at 24oC to 33oC

Organic Farm Practices

Mulching of farm wastes

Mulching - husks

Decomposed durian fruit partsin holes - for bananas

Decomposing leaves

Rat Prevention

Maximized use of water

Balanced Plant Nutrition with MSC is the Key to Higher Productivity & Income

Balanced Plant Nutrition with MSC is the Key to Higher Productivity & Income

Miracle Soil Conditioner

(MSC)

ORGANIC FERTILIZER (Executive Order 481 (promotion and development of

organic agriculture in the Philippines)

Mark M. DumandanMagsasaka/SiyentistaMark M. Dumandan

Magsasaka/Siyentista

Balanced Plant Nutrition with MSC is the Key to Higher Productivity & Income

Balanced Plant Nutrition with MSC is the Key to Higher Productivity & Income

Mark M. DumandanMagsasaka/SiyentistaMark M. DumandanMagsasaka/Siyentista

NEUTRALIZES ACIDITY

Has secondaryMacro-nutrients

Has all the micronutrientsneeded by plant

Nitrogen-fixer

Insect repellent

NEUTRALIZES ACIDITY

Stimulates beneficialmicrobe proliferation

Breaksdown organic matters and inorganic fertilizers to simplier form that enables uptake by plant

Promotes growth &development

Stimulates planthormone production

auxins

cytokinins

ethylene

gibberelins

Initiates SystemicAcquired Resistance (SAR). Soil’s Immune system

Resist diseaseRecover from

disease Broad spectrum

NEUTRALIZES ACIDITY

Stimulates beneficialmicrobe proliferation

Unlocks plant nutrientsavailable in soil

Makes soil capable of transforming nutrientsfor plant use

Increases permeabi-lity of plant membrane

Minimizes usage of fertilizer

Absorbs 80-90% of applied fertilizer

Essential plant food for production of protein.

Promotes activity and development of enzymes and vitamins.

Helps in chlorophyll formation.

Improves root growth and seed production.

Helps with vigorous plant growth and resistance to cold.

Magnesium is part of the chlorophyll in all green plants and essential for photosynthesis

It also helps activate many plant enzymes needed for growth.

Has secondaryMacro-nutrients

Magnesium (Mg) Sulphur (S) Calcium (C)

(Mg) magnesium

(S) sulphur

(C) calcium

o Calcium, an essential part of plant cell wall structure

o provides for normal transport and retention of other elements as well as strength in the plant.

o It is also thought to counteract the effect of alkali salts and organic acids within a plant.

Has ALL the micronutrientsneeded by plants

B (boron)

Helps in the use of nutrients and regulates other nutrients.

Aids production of sugar and carbohydrates. Essential for seed and fruit development. Sources of boron are organic matter and borax

Cu (copper) o Important for reproductive growth.o Aids in root metabolism and helps in the

utilization of proteins

Mn (manganese) Functions with enzyme systems involved in breakdown of carbohydrates, and nitrogen metabolism.

Soil is a source of manganese

Mo(molybdenum

Helps in the use of nitrogen Soil is a source of molybdenum

Fe (iron) Essential for formation of chlorophyll. Sources of iron are the soil, iron sulfate,

iron chelate

Zn (zinc) Essential for the transformation of carbohydrates. Regulates consumption of sugars. Part of the enzyme systems which regulate plant

growth. Sources of zinc are soil, zinc oxide, zinc sulfate, zinc

chelate

Cl (chloride)• Aids plant metabolism. • Chloride is found in the soil

Copper (Cu), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), chloride (Cl)

Nitrogen-fixer

Free-living nitrogen fixer

Necessary element in the composition of protein, nucleic acid, amino acid

Primary nutrient to all green plants

DECREASES FERTILIZER USAGE

Insect repellent

HAS FERMENTED PLANTS KNOWN TO BE INSECT REPELLENT

DUE TO ENHANCEMENT OF SAR, PLANT IS RESISTANT TO INSECTS AND DISEASES

NON-TOXIC, SAFE, ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY

PROMOTES BENEFICIAL INSECTS

RESISTS DISEASE WITH VIRAL, BACTERIAL & FUNGAL ORIGIN

Positive Effects

Improved soil condition

Improved root system

High coconut yield: 127 palms (15-36 nuts/bunch)

High coconut yield: 127 palms

(15-36 nuts/bunch)

Bigger pseudo stems are observed

Drench blended MSC-NPK solution

Simply use a 1-liter measuring cup

What are you waiting? Lets move on…

Larger and wider green leaves of banana treated with MSC

MSC blend is the key for higher productivity and income

High fruit set

High fruit set

High density banana population

Prolific fruiting of Lanzones (Longkong variety)

Vigorous fruiting of Coffee (Arabica variety)

Healthy & Numerous fruits

Your farmincome?

Coconuts: P 200,000/year

Durian (140 hills): P 120,000/year

38 kilos - bunch

Banana:Lakatan

P 165,000 one cropping

(700 - hills)

Longkong

P 55,000

Lanzones :

(200 hills)

Coffee : Arabica

(1,000 hills)Planting

materials alone : P 60,000

Cacao – 1,350 hills > P800,000

Cacao

Durian

Banana

Coffee

Lanzones

P 1.4 million

2 hectares only

Coconuts

Sharing God’s

Gifts

Fruits of labor & farm

Farming Experiences

Knowledge & Practical farming tips

Success for me is to see my fellow farmers

live rich lives because of what I have shared.

We pass this way only once in a lifetime.

Behind every man’s successis a supportive woman

Propertiesacquired

thruFarming

Residential Houses

1 - Ecoland1 - Toril1 - Baguio Dist

Agricultural Lands

Tansing, Baguio Dist.

1.5 has.

Tawan-tawan, Baguio Dist.

5.0 has.

Baguio Poblacion

3.0 has.

Nissan Pick -Up & Motorcycles

“He who tills his own land has food in plenty, but he who follows idle pursuits is a fool.” Prov 12: 10

Maximize the productivity

of your farm. There is money in farming.

MARAMING SALAMAT PO