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What is the percentage of rice and corn farms using mechanized harvesting techniques?
What is the percentage of rice and corn farms using mechanized harvesting techniques?
Which power source had the highest adoption for land preparation according to the data provided?
Which power source had the highest adoption for land preparation according to the data provided?
What was the adoption percentage for manual transplanting using the IRRI manual transplanter?
What was the adoption percentage for manual transplanting using the IRRI manual transplanter?
Which of the following operations had a 100% adoption rate?
Which of the following operations had a 100% adoption rate?
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Based on the data, which operation had the lowest degree of mechanization?
Based on the data, which operation had the lowest degree of mechanization?
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What is the average mechanization level for direct seeding operations?
What is the average mechanization level for direct seeding operations?
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Which form of equipment was found to be highly adopted for land preparation?
Which form of equipment was found to be highly adopted for land preparation?
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What percentage of farms used mechanized methods for weeding?
What percentage of farms used mechanized methods for weeding?
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What is one of the methods of threshing mentioned?
What is one of the methods of threshing mentioned?
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How did the mechanization level in the Philippines compare to Japan from 1968 to 1990?
How did the mechanization level in the Philippines compare to Japan from 1968 to 1990?
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Which of the following statements is true about power sources in the Philippines in 1968?
Which of the following statements is true about power sources in the Philippines in 1968?
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What factor contributed significantly to employment and livelihood generation in agriculture?
What factor contributed significantly to employment and livelihood generation in agriculture?
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What was the estimated power contribution per unit area in the Philippines in 1990 from human power?
What was the estimated power contribution per unit area in the Philippines in 1990 from human power?
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What is a primary motivation for countries with a high land area to farmer ratio to increase mechanization in agriculture?
What is a primary motivation for countries with a high land area to farmer ratio to increase mechanization in agriculture?
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Which three main sources of power are integral to agricultural mechanization?
Which three main sources of power are integral to agricultural mechanization?
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Which benefit is not associated with agricultural mechanization?
Which benefit is not associated with agricultural mechanization?
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Countries like Japan with a low land area to farmer ratio are motivated to mechanize primarily to:
Countries like Japan with a low land area to farmer ratio are motivated to mechanize primarily to:
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Which model of agricultural mechanization do Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia follow?
Which model of agricultural mechanization do Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia follow?
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What is one of the primary roles of agricultural machinery in production processes?
What is one of the primary roles of agricultural machinery in production processes?
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What is a consequence of adopting mechanization in agriculture?
What is a consequence of adopting mechanization in agriculture?
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Which of the following statements about agricultural mechanization is true?
Which of the following statements about agricultural mechanization is true?
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What was the utilization range of animal power in fairly mechanized systems?
What was the utilization range of animal power in fairly mechanized systems?
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Which organization is responsible for the adaptation and promotion of Chinese agricultural machinery in the Philippines?
Which organization is responsible for the adaptation and promotion of Chinese agricultural machinery in the Philippines?
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What is the primary role of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)?
What is the primary role of the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)?
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Which entity primarily supervises the testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery in the Philippines?
Which entity primarily supervises the testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Department of Agriculture (DA)?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Department of Agriculture (DA)?
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What is the purpose of the Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Committee (AFMeC)?
What is the purpose of the Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Committee (AFMeC)?
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What type of mechanization utilization is indicated by the range of 67-100%?
What type of mechanization utilization is indicated by the range of 67-100%?
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Which organization regulates agricultural engineering professions in the Philippines?
Which organization regulates agricultural engineering professions in the Philippines?
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What is the primary responsibility of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)?
What is the primary responsibility of the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI)?
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Which organization is responsible for grain storage and marketing?
Which organization is responsible for grain storage and marketing?
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What is the role of the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)?
What is the role of the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)?
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Which act defines measures for modernizing Philippine agriculture?
Which act defines measures for modernizing Philippine agriculture?
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What is a goal of the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA)?
What is a goal of the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act (AFMA)?
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What is the Agricultural Mechanization Development Program (AMDP) associated with?
What is the Agricultural Mechanization Development Program (AMDP) associated with?
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Which organization acts as the heart of agricultural machinery manufacturing and marketing?
Which organization acts as the heart of agricultural machinery manufacturing and marketing?
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What is the primary function of the Regional Agricultural Engineering Group (RAEG)?
What is the primary function of the Regional Agricultural Engineering Group (RAEG)?
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Study Notes
Agricultural Mechanization in the Philippines
- High adoption of agricultural equipment like power tillers and four-wheel tractors in Bataan and nearby provinces.
- Land preparation methods include manual, animal, and mechanized techniques, with mechanized methods used predominantly in irrigated areas.
- Direct seeding methods are largely hand-based, indicating a low mechanization level in the region.
Mechanization Benefits
- Increased cropping intensity leads to higher agricultural production.
- Productivity of labor significantly improves, fostering better output and efficiency.
- Reduces post-harvest losses, enhances the value of farm products, and generates employment opportunities.
Levels of Mechanization
- The mechanization level in the Philippines is low compared to other Asian nations, with human, animal, and mechanical powers contributing 36%, 52%, and 12%, respectively, in 1968.
- From 1968 to 1990, Japan's mechanization increased from 3 to 7 hp/ha, South Korea from 0.435 to 4.11 hp/ha, while the Philippines only increased from 0.198 to 0.52 hp/ha.
Agricultural Machinery Types
- Hand Tool Technology: Simplest form leveraging human muscle; still crucial in many agricultural operations.
- Draft Animal Technology: Utilizes animal labor for fieldwork.
- Mechanized Equipment: Increasingly utilized, especially where high power output is necessary.
Threshing Methods
- Threshing results from rubbing action, typically performed through treading by humans, animals, or vehicles, allowing for varying output efficiencies.
Government and Private Sector Involvement
- Government Initiatives: Various agencies, like the Department of Agriculture and the Philippine Rice Research Institute, focus on agricultural mechanization policy, testing, and development.
- Private Sector: Includes organizations like the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers and Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Dealers Association, which support manufacturing and distribution.
Legislative Framework
- Republic Act (RA) 8435: Known as the Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act, aims to modernize the agricultural sector to enhance competitiveness and ensure equitable access to resources for small farmers and fisherfolk.
Research and Development
- Significant contributions are made through various institutions like Central Luzon State University and the University of the Philippines Los Baños, focusing on agricultural engineering and mechanization development programs.
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This quiz focuses on the adoption levels of agricultural equipment, specifically power tillers, in rice and corn farming across Bataan and nearby provinces. Test your knowledge on the percentage of farms utilizing these locally adopted equipment.