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[StockEngine]

There is money sa agriculture pero that much sa liit na parcela ng lupa? I guess maling crops ang tinatanim namin....

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[Lew_Alcindor]

I read about soil acidity and you're right, intensive synthetic fertilizer and chemical application is not sustainable. If fallowed, how many years?

Fallow can be as short as one to two cropping seasons. Some farmers just plant some legumes like mung bean or sitao without the fertilizer. Legumes can replenish the soil with nitrogen. Some will completely let the land be idle during fallow (I'm not an agriculturist but I had courses from HS to college about crop and animal science)

[lowslowbenz]

We use river water for irrigation. My father just pays a fixed tariff fee at the LGU in our municipality.

I don't understand why there would be complications in using "deep well" water.

It is still water, and if plants don't get it, they die.

[XploY]

Fallow can be as short as one to two cropping seasons. Some farmers just plant some legumes like mung bean or sitao without the fertilizer. Legumes can replenish the soil with nitrogen. Some will completely let the land be idle during fallow (I'm not an agriculturist but I had courses from HS to college about crop and animal science)

This is something new. Thanks for the info. I thought organic was only limited to non application of chemical pesticide. Have you heard about government subsidy on organic farm? I want to avail.

[XploY]

We use river water for irrigation. My father just pays a fixed tariff fee at the LGU in our municipality.

I don't understand why there would be complications in using "deep well" water.

It is still water, and if plants don't get it, they die.

Is there any law that regulates the use of deep well? I think we can use any water for the farm as long as it is not contaminated with oil or other harmful substance that will damage the crop.

[Lew_Alcindor]

This is something new. Thanks for the info. I thought organic was only limited to non application of chemical pesticide. Have you heard about government subsidy on organic farm? I want to avail.

Try to read the Organic Agriculture Act. I am not very involved with organic agri.
But government subsidies are usually coursed through DA offices or Municipal/City Agriculture Office. You have to ask them.

But don;t be surprised if what you read in the papers is not what you get in reality. Remember the fertilizer scam?

[lowslowbenz]

Is there any law that regulates the use of deep well?

AFAIK, none.

Are you starting an organic farm?

[lowslowbenz]

Have you heard about government subsidy on organic farm? I want to avail.

Well, this is limited to non-existent. That also depends on your area. In the provinces, there are local LGU's who support or promote, organic farming in cooperation with the DA, PCAARRD, and various foreign sponsors.

AND

Organic farming is grass roots, very low key, so it has very little capital input IMHO.

[XploY]

AFAIK, none.

Are you starting an organic farm?

Yes bro. I'm starting to grow lettuce and other veggies.

[lowslowbenz]

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I'm doing that too. However, the weather is (still) not cooperating. Planting forage greens and perimeter fruit trees in the meantime. Will start with veggies when the first rains come.

[ano727]

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I'm doing that too. However, the weather is (still) not cooperating. Planting forage greens and perimeter fruit trees in the meantime. Will start with veggies when the first rains come.

I'm looking for supplier/seller of Fire Trees and Acacia Trees. There used to be a lot of them in Sulit. But now that it's bought by OLX, I dont see them posting ads now.

Any suggestion where I can find or contact them?

Thanks.

[lowslowbenz]

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I think Dupay Seeds have them. Check in Facebook.

BTW, those trees take time to grow and mature.

[XploY]

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I'm doing that too. However, the weather is (still) not cooperating. Planting forage greens and perimeter fruit trees in the meantime. Will start with veggies when the first rains come.

Is ipil-ipil an ideal perimeter tree? it is rich in nitrogen being leguminous

[crazy_boy]

I'm looking for supplier/seller of Fire Trees and Acacia Trees. There used to be a lot of them in Sulit. But now that it's bought by OLX, I dont see them posting ads now.

Any suggestion where I can find or contact them?

Thanks.

nakabili ako ng Fire Tree seedling in mahogany market. its 50pesos per seedling. i think you can nego to 3 seedlings for 100 pesos.

[crazy_boy]

btw, i saw Buendia Plant Nursery this morning along Malugay. not sure if they sell seedlings also.

[lowslowbenz]

Is ipil-ipil an ideal perimeter tree? it is rich in nitrogen being leguminous

Yup, dried ipil-ipil leaves can be mixed with dry feed for livestock or as compost component. Mature wood can be used as indigenous materials around the farm.

A portion of my perimeter is planted with two rows of ipil-ipil.

[ano727]

nakabili ako ng Fire Tree seedling in mahogany market. its 50pesos per seedling. i think you can nego to 3 seedlings for 100 pesos.

Thankd bro. Will try that.

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[XploY]

Yup, dried ipil-ipil leaves can be mixed with dry feed for livestock or as compost component. Mature wood can be used as indigenous materials around the farm.

A portion of my perimeter is planted with two rows of ipil-ipil.

Thank you bro

[lowslowbenz]

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You can also use kakawate. Leaves can be used as herbage for big and small ruminants, while the tree trunks can be used as live fencing material.