Organic Fertilizer

Organic fertilizers improve crop performance because preparation and application of compost, inadequate
they improve the physical, chemical, and biological supply of inoculants, restriction on the use of
properties of the soil. And if farmers use these, they can
realize greater incomes as a result of large savings on microorganisms, and lack of toxicity tests prevent the
expensive chemical fertilizers. Estimates in rice, for industry from taking full advantage of the domestic and
instance, show that by substituting urea and complete global opportunities. And despite the rising popularity of
fertilizers with organic fertilizer, farmers save more than organic fertilizers, the agricultural communities are still
P4,000 per hectare in one cropping season. inadequately informed of its proper application and use.
Organic fertilizer producers also cash in on agricultural To address these concerns, science and technology
wastes. Net incomes from the production and sale of liquid (S&T) interventions amounting to P30 million have been
and solid organic fertilizer can range from P100,000 to as planned for the next three years. Such interventions will
high as P450,000 within seven months of operation. develop high-quality and environment-friendly organic or
Moreover, the organic fertilizer industry holds special biofertilizers; mechanize the composting process; put up
socioeconomic importance as it can generate considerable technology demonstration farms; establish on-farm
employment. A large-scale operation, for instance, can research; implement an information and technology
employ as many as 40 people. dissemination campaign; and enhance the information

networking services on organic fertilizer.
In effect, agricultural wastes can turn into gold.
The covered areas where these initiatives will be
Moreover, organic fertilizer has a strong global market initially implemented are Regions 1, 3, 4, 6, 8,
potential because of the growing global concern for safe, 10, 12, and the Cordillera Administrative Region.
quality food, and sustainable agriculture. And with the
With these interventions, the organic fertilizer industry is
population’s increasing appetite for organically grown
envisioned to be a robust and competitive enterprise that
products, the industry’s prospects are generally positive.
can supply the needed 41 million bags of compost per
However, the organic fertilizer industry is still in its year for crop production in irrigated and rainfed areas.
Moreover, these will catapult the country as the next
infancy. Major constraints such as low quality, laborious
major supplier of organic fertilizers in the global market.
Organic fertilizer: from waste to gold
Major Gaps • Low quality of organic fertilizer

• Laborious preparation and application
• Inadequate supply of inoculants
• Restrictions on the use of microorganism
• Lack of toxicity tests
• Inadequately informed farmers on the proper application and use of organic
fertilizer
S&T Interventions • R&D intervention to improve product quality
• R&D utilization
• R&D capability and governance
• Policy formulation and advocacy
Components of the
S&T Interventions • Maximize the efficiency of organic materials for organic fertilizer production
• Pilot and package a mechanized system of composting agricultural wastes
• Conduct ex-ante socioeconomic evaluation of R&D projects on organic
fertilizers
• Analyze marketing efficiency and develop innovative marketing strategies
for smallholder organic fertilizer producers
• Conduct technology assessment of organic fertilizer technologies
• Accelerate production and utilization of organic fertilizers
• Document and produce information, education, and communication materials
• Enhance technology transfer to promote organic fertilizers
• Promote the Commodity Information Network for Organic Farming
(PhilOrganic)
• Conduct training programs for production and use of organic fertilizers
• Provide local government units with technical assistance
• Conduct analysis and advocacy of policy options to enhance the development
of the smallholder organic fertilizer industry
Regional Locations • Cordillera Administrative Region and Regions 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12
Impacts • Increased crop yield even without minimum chemical fertilizer application
• Improved chemical, physical, and biological properties of the soil, contributing
to soil conservation
• Increased farm incomes as a result of large savings on expensive chemical
fertilizers
• Reduced agricultural wastes and enhanced rate of resource recovery
Linkages/Collaborators • Department of Agriculture, Department of Science and Technology,
Department of Trade and Industry, Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries
Product Standards, Bureau of Soils and Water Management, Fertilizer and
Pesticide Authority, Organic Fertilizer Manufacturers Association, Organic
Producers and Trade Association, Organic Certification Center of the
Philippines, other non-government organizations, State Colleges and
Universities, local government units, organic farms, and organic
fertilizer producers
Budget • P 30 million for three years
Dr. Patricio S. Faylon

Executive Director
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and
Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD)
Paseo de Valmayor, Los Baños, Laguna, 4030, Philippines

Tel. Nos.: (63-49) 536-0014 to 20; 536-5896 to 5899
Fax Nos.: (63-49) 536-0016; 536-7922
E-mail: pcarrd@pcarrd.dost.gov.ph
Website: http://www.pcarrd.dost.gov.ph

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Organic fertilizers improve crop performance because preparation and application of compost, inadequate

employ as many as 40 people. dissemination campaign; and enhance the information

Major Gaps • Low quality of organic fertilizer

Dr. Patricio S. Faylon

Paseo de Valmayor, Los Baños, Laguna, 4030, Philippines

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