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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING
POLICY EVALUATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND

FISHERY MECHANIZATION PROGRAMS:
TOWARDS FOOD SECURITY AND SAFETY
CALABAZARON, FERNANDO F.
BS ABE 3B
ENGR. DEO A. SUMER

INSTRUCTOR
MAY 17, 2024

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I. ABSTRACT
This paper dives deep into how government policies are working to boost the use of
machines in agriculture and fishery, all to make sure we have enough safe and secure food.
The study looks at how well these programs are tackling the challenges of making food,
getting it out there, and making sure it's good quality, all while dealing with the changing
demands for food worldwide and worries about the environment.
The paper talks about how using machines affects different parts of food security, like
making production more efficient, keeping yields steady, getting food to markets, and
handling problems caused by the environment. It also checks out how using machines
impacts food safety, looking at how it changes the way we deal with pests, diseases, and what
happens after we harvest.
By really digging into what's good and not so good about the policies we have now,
the paper gives us some ideas for making using machines even better at making sure we have
enough safe food. It suggests things for policymakers to think about when they're planning
future programs, saying it's super important to think about what each place and group of
people need.
In the end, this paper adds to the ongoing conversation about how to make farming
and fishing better, giving us some useful ideas for the people who make decisions, work in
the field, and study this stuff, all trying to make sure we have enough safe food.
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II. INTRODUCTION
Agriculture sector continues to perform a significant role in the Philippine economy
because it creates employment, uplift the living conditions of the rural residents, and ensures
that the population in the country would not deal with hunger. Among all important
investments aimed to improve farm products and reduce farm costs, crop and fish
mechanization plays a crucial role as it increases farm productivity, shrinks farm labour,
diversifies farms and provides better environment to work in.
Food security has a fundamental importance for human existence. Food security exists
when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and
nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy
life (Mariola Kwasek, 2012). Food security is ensured when the following three conditions
are simultaneously satisfied. First, physical food availability, it means that the national food
economy ensures meeting of at least the minimum physiological demand, and imports
provide foods in excess of this minimum demand, the physical availability of food is linked
with the need to maintain food reserves. Second, economical food availability, it means that
the economically weakest households have access to essential food, a consumer has to have
the purchasing power facilitating the purchase of the essential goods and services on the
market; the purchasing power of a consumer on the food market depends on income and food
prices as well as the prices of other goods and services. Thirdly is the health value of a single
food product which means that these foods are free from substances that is harmful to health,
such as residues of pesticides, antibiotics, dioxins, and harmful colorants, as well as
poisonous substances and pathogenic microorganisms. Lastly, consumer food rations mean
the food rations must be balanced, for exemplification, the necessary energy level and the
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adequate proportions of nutritive components dependent on age, sex and type of work. Thus,
food safety is an integral part of food security. For the consumer, food safety is the most
important feature of food quality, therefore food law regulates this issue in detail providing
the consumer with the certainty that the purchased food is compliant with his safety
requirements.
This paper aims to comprehensively discuss the a) NAFMP specifically the first
component which is the local assembly and manufacture of agri-fishery machinery, b)
Integration with National Agri-Fisheries Modernization and Industrialization Plan
(NAFMIP), c) Challenges and impact assessment as regards to food security and safety.
III. NAFMP
The NAFMP's main goal is to boost agricultural productivity nationwide. It does this
by bringing in modern machinery and technology to improve farming and fisheries practices,
making the whole process more efficient and increasing the amount of produce.
But it's not just about making things more productive. The NAFMP also focuses on
improving the lives of people involved in agriculture and fisheries. By helping them get
access to better tools and techniques, the program aims to give farmers and fisherfolk the
chance to improve their income and overall quality of life.
On top of that, the NAFMP is really important for ensuring that the Philippines has
enough food. By modernizing agricultural and fisheries practices, the program aims to make
sure the country can produce plenty of food to feed its people. This is a big deal in the
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Philippines, where agriculture and fisheries are crucial for the economy and for providing
food to millions of folks.
The DA, in coordination and collaboration with various agencies and the private
sector, thus formulated the first NAFMP 2018-2022, which has five components, namely (a)
Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery, (b) Research, Development,
and Extension, (c) Standards and Regulations (d) Support Services and Institutional
Development, and (e) Human Resource Development as provided under the Law. However,
this paper will only focus on the local assembly and manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery.
Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery
One of the key parts of the NAFMP is all about getting local folks to build and make
agri-fishery machinery. The goal is to make the stuff they make here more competitive, and
to boost the skills and capabilities of the local builders and manufacturers. To support this,
the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering (BAFE) has teamed up with the center
for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (UPLBBIOMECH) to come up with a plan
for the agri-fisheries machinery industry in the Philippines from 2022 to 2036. The plan aims
to turn the Philippine agri-fishery machinery business into a top-notch, productive,
innovative, and sustainable industry.
Under PSIC Section C – Manufacturing, the “Manufacture of Agri-Fisheries
Machinery” classification recognizes the prominence of agriculture and fishery sectors in
many economies particularly those with substantial rural population or reliance on
agricultural as a primary sector. This classification stresses the growing importance of
science and technology within modern agriculture and fishing, highlighting the significance
of specialized machinery for enhancing productivity, efficiency and sustainability. The

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manufacture of agri-fisheries machinery could have significant economic ramifications that
create employment opportunities, reduce import dependency and possibly become exporters.
It can also act as enabler for policy support and investment thereby attracting private
investments and facilitating intra-chain collaborations. Altogether, this classification seems to
be a strategic push towards backing-up and encouraging development in one of these
industries. Regional manufacturing networks or hubs are crucial for supplying machinery in
the agricultural and fisheries sectors. These networks create interconnected clusters of
manufacturing facilities, suppliers, and related services within a specific geographic region.
This strategy reduces transportation costs and lead times, enhancing customer satisfaction. It
also allows for economies of scale and scope, reducing capital investment requirements and
improving competitiveness. Collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry players
can lead to advanced machinery solutions. Diversifying manufacturing across multiple
locations enhances resilience and mitigates risks associated with disruptions. Regional
manufacturing networks contribute to local economic development by creating jobs,
attracting investment, and stimulating ancillary industries. They can also be more responsive
to local market needs and preferences, enhancing the relevance and competitiveness of
locally produced machinery. Implementing these networks requires collaboration among
stakeholders, investment in transportation, logistics, utilities, and workforce development.
It is important that there are stronger R&D networks on the regional level to provide
for mechanization needs in agriculture and fisheries. It requires cooperation between
academic institutions, research institutions, industry players, and government. This method
supports customized solutions, exchange of information, pooling of resources and skills,
tackling complexity of challenges encountered, adapting to local environment conditions,

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technology demonstration and uptake as well as policy support. The researchers can join
forces with farmers from those areas to identify high-priority sectors for invention. The
researchers are in a better position to use diverse knowledge about technology transfers
within these regions where they can integrate strengths to boost the development rate of new
mechanization technologies. They also encourage research that takes cognizance of local
environmental factors such as soils’ formation, cultural practices prevailing in an area and
socio-economic quality that leads it towards a higher acceptance rate with more impact on
productivity or sustainability levels or even livelihoods changes.
The Quality Seal under the “Pinoy” brand is an implemented QA and certification
procedure transitionally applied to local agriculture and fishery equipment. It is aimed to set
up the unambiguous evaluation system comprising the components of efficiency, lifetime
expectancy, safety characteristics, ecological safety, and the in-time regulatory requirements.
It is a way of obtaining samples, doing on-site inspections, and verifying the custodian
documents. This certification was made in order to avoid import of inefficient machines into
the market and reward those that are efficient if it is a machine that meets the standard it will
be awarded a certification indicating that it had been tested and it is of high-quality. The
competition also provides the enhanced awareness level among consumers, farmers, fishers
and policymakers about the need for certified or quality machines. It distinguishes the
machinery items made locally, and therefore improves its competitiveness and the trust level
among the customers too. In addition, this initiative shields consumers forms the sale of
either poor-quality or counterfeit products as it also propagates growth of local industries and
continuous product improvement. The PQS is a vibrant with adjustment process that entails
frequent updates and reviews to be up to date with the current situation

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The development of methods such as welding, machining and finishes is what is
really needed for the emergence of improved machineries that can farmer in different
agricultural sectors and fisheries. This could be reflected in the increased performance, better
efficiency with selective and desired process, and the innovation in the material selection.
Through the process of cutting-edge welding and machining techniques, the different high-
quality metals and composites made available, offer a mechanical property and lightweight
characteristic that are increasingly better. Customization and adaptability are also present on
the menu whereupon the producers can provide machinery that will fit specific farm needs as
well as fishing practices. Constant monitoring of the production process is carried out, failing
the system endangering the quality by using quality control and assurance measures wherever
there is potential for defects and failure. Well trained and skilled teams are central to the on-
going development and the improvement in welding and machining tactics, respectively. Co-
creation of all interested parties, such as industry, research institutes and technology
manufacturers, facilitates innovation and knowledge sharing alluding to the upsurge of full-
fledged manufacturing techniques and processes. The way forward is through the
prioritization process for these interventions. This will lead to increased productivity,
sustainability and profitability for all players ranging from the farmers, fishers and everyone
else in the value chain. Furthermore, domestic and international standards are followed,
which results in the consolidation of product legitimacy and consumer confidence.
Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery (LAMM) play a
significant role in innovative technologies, competitive and sustainable sectors of agriculture

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and mariculture. Various kind of policy support can more likely be provided by feasible
procurement measures directed towards research and development as well as technology
transfer strategies. The governments at all levels could put emphasis on procurement of
home-made machineries for executing public projects, and offer taxes holidays and incentives
to local sourcing of supplies and conforming with procurement policies. The government can
also give subsidy for the import of parts and raw materials by LAMM manufacturers in order
to lower the costs and improve the competitiveness of the LAMM manufacturers. One of the
financial incentives could be offered to motivate local production, thus gathering money
investment and job creation. Promotional credit at a low interest rate and financing methods
can be given to LAMM entities, while risk coverage guarantees can soften the risk of
financial companies. Being able to depend on stable prices allows farmers and fishermen to
keep note of the production and hinder the effects of the external factors, boosting market
efficiency and competitiveness of these industries. Market access support can be facilitated
by having trade agreements done, removing trade barriers among countries, and making
investments in export promotion initiatives. By and large, therefore an overall agenda on
policy support for LAMM is needed giving rise to a robust and greener ecosystem of
manufacturers serving the agricultural and fisheries divisions.
Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery (LAMM) is
undertaking a manpower development program through partnership with the Human
Resource Development Department, National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization
Program (NAFMP), of the government. The tried and tested program will serve this goal of a
qualified workforce capable of innovational, productive, and competitive agricultural and
fisheries sectors. Major parts include technical training courses, within school vocational
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programs industry-based learning initiatives, certification programs, accredited training
facilities, academic-industry collaboration, career counseling and guidance services, and
lifelong learning and upskilling.
While being monitored, the program will be evaluated by the use of performance
metrics and feedback mechanisms in order to cover the skills gap, create a qualified
workforce pipeline and maintain the growth and durability of the agricultural and fisheries
machinery manufacturing industry.
The Philippine agri-fishery machinery industry is being developed via some selected
approaches for example the in them the latest local manufacturing processes and also
increasing local capacity for some important processors. From Open Systems Tractors to
Cereal Grinders and Flex-Free Fabrics, the variety of commercialized products allow farmers
to have ease, expandability, and high efficiency. One of the key strategies also entails
domestication of transplanters, crop harvesters, post-harvest processing machinery, irrigation
systems and mechanized drying equipment in order to decrease the overall dependence on
imported machineries and hence foster productivity as well.
IV. Integration with National Agri-Fisheries Modernization and
Industrialization Plan (NAFMIP)
The National Agri-Fisheries Mechanization Program (NAFMP) contains the critical
ingredient of modernizing agricultural practices and achieving sustainability of agriculture as
the primary strategy of the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. This project supports
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the development of modern, profitable farming by introducing mechanization methods,
automation, and other innovations. As a consequence of this modernization the workforce is
reduced due to fewer people required. Cost of production also goes down while the quality of
the agricultural produce is improved due to the fact that it is homogeneous. Sustainable
agricultural system is the ultimate aim of the NAFMP program, by minimizing the negative
impact on the environment and mitigating the climate change risks. It improves the plight of
the smallholder farmers and other fishers by opening the platform for technological
advancements in the sector; as well as, offering training and support services. The NAFMP
not only facilitates agricultural extension services, farmers advocacy, agribusiness
development and value chain integration, this is done by promoting the use of mechanization
tools along the agricultural value chain' this improves efficiency, consistency, this is just in
support to the Philippine Development Plans agenda which aims at advocating for
agricultural investments, productive value chain, and market diversification.
More, it is a national program designated to improve the local agricultural production
capacity by discovering fragmented landholdings and modernizing agriculture practices and
value chains. Consolidation targets communal land redistribution and agricultural cooperative
structures so as to pool resources toward setting up greater agricultural units which can
subsequently access mechanization techniques and advanced farming practices.
Modernization is mainly embracing technology innovation, digital solutions in crop
management, livestock production, irrigation, and post-harvest processing. Mechanization as
one of the key components of the strategy acts as the area which is necessary to increase the
pace of the technologies of tractors, harvesters, planters, and irrigation systems and so on to
overcome the burden of labor further. Linking producers to markets, extension services,
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quality inputs, buyer groups and credit becomes the basis for value chain improvements,
leading to greater market access, value addition and income generation. The sustainable set of
utilizes a holistic approach with a view to cultivate a sustainable, efficient, and inclusive
agriculture sector.
V. Challenges and Impact Assessment
NAFMP is a comprehensive program that is dedicated to the changing agricultural
production; streamlining; modernization and adding value to the whole production chain. It is
vital to first put into perspective the objectives and then come up with performance
indicators, the collection of data and monitoring system, stakeholder participation,
performing the impact assessment and the outcome evaluation and lastly evaluating the cost
effectiveness. This evaluation should take care of the short and long-term effects of NAFMP
as well as the ones that are indirect such as the agricultural productivity, income generation,
reduction on poverty, food security, environmental sustainability, gender equality and social
inclusion among the rest. Tactical evaluation can be performed via cost-benefit analysis and
economic evaluation, which specifically addresses the sum income and economic value
added. In conclusion, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders will be able to
consolidate those findings in order to generate evidence- based policy recommendations plus
programmatic changes, that will be based on data. Employing this approach can be an
effective approach which can be helpful in ensuring the program to be highly impactful for
agricultural development, rural transformation, and country's progress.

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The National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Program (NAFMP) is an
integrated project whose major goal is to enhance the existence of people that are engaged in
farming and fishing. The program open about the area of agriculture production growth,
income generation, nutrition status increase, safety standards compliance, and socio-
economic condition improvement. The main factors of concern are coverage of production
changes, income generation, quality of nutritional status, the availability of food access,
levels of compliance with safety standards and social-economic level.
The program's effect on agricultural production and income generation is assessed by
the information on the avg. crop output, the worn area, and the yield. Labor productivity,
labor requirements, farm efficiency, and income levels get the same effect, as well. The
project gives an equal opportunity to the participants from all socioeconomic groups such as
small-scale farmers and fishers, which enhances their income, the eradication of poverty, and
wealth creation.
The nutritional status and food access are also seen to the possibility of shifts in the
family food security, dietary diversity, and nutritional outcomes to your consideration. The
program also facilitates food distribution for vulnerable people and thereby decreases food
scarcity. Such a social program plays an important role in the improvement of health and
wellbeing of communities in fiscal terms by improving the social and health infrastructure.
Attempt to display the effect of the program on social-economic development and
resilience is made by quantitative and social assessment methods. The abovementioned

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assessment is a holistic approach to analyzing the program's effectiveness. It allows
policymakers, practitioners and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement to be
corrected and to create an evidence-based decision-making process. Overall, the aim is to
enhance agricultural development and reduce poverty.
The NAFMP which is the National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Program
is facing several challenges like lack of access to finance and the inadequate infrastructure
and the support services also with most of the stakeholders being non-aware or distrusting the
proper application and benefits of mechanization. To ensure the program becomes more
effective, it is important to broaden financing options for low-income households, allocate
funds to invest in rural infrastructure, strengthen extension service and training, and employ
educational campaigns along with farmer organization programs. Moreover,
intergovernmental agreements that conserve outdoor spaces including greening local
communities are a part of the solution for sustainable food production in NAFMP.
Developing joint efforts among the relevant agencies and forming intra-agency task forces
may be an option to implement a comprehensive approach to all the burning problems.
Market chain linkage and value-added integration can help farmers to match their demand
and get them to prosperous markets. By means of anti-disaster mechanisms and preventive
measures we can try not to harm the environment and society while mechanization
contributes to the sustainable agriculture and improvement of the life standards of the rural
population. The hindrances to the successful adoption of the NAFMP by policymakers,
extension workers, and all concerned groups can be surpassed through the guided resolution
of the issues and the implementation of the solutions to ensure that the Philippine agriculture
is improved and food be secured while the farmers' lives are better.
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VI. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization Program
(NAFMP) is one of the major weapons towards betterment of food security and safety in the
Philippines through technological innovation, improving farm outputs and also by
streamlining the value chain of farm production. NAFMP tackles major agricultural problems
through adopting mechanization technologies, capacity building initiatives, and so on. And it
offers support for policy frameworks of the sector at the same time so that farmers can easily
be adapted to the sustainable food production system. The model has accomplished quite an
impressive leap towards machinery and modernization, but there is effort still needed to solve
the issues of funds, infrastructure, technology adoption, coherent policies, access to market,
and environmental considerations.
Despite the challenges, NAFMP though, has already exhibited positive impact on
agriculture growing, generating more incomes among farmers and fisher people, improving
market access, and fostering more integrations in the value chain. Through domestic manly
tying resources for building rural infrastructure, stimulating touch with finance, diffusion
spread of technology and building market links NAFMP has done to secure food and safety
by guaranteeing sufficient food supply, food access and utilization for all segments of the
society.
While recovering and achieving more, it is necessary to maintain and expand the
efforts to continue solving the forthcoming challenges and harness the forthcoming impact
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for the betterment. One such example is increasing dissemination across our government
agency, improving the extension system, fostering environmentally sustainable practices, and
giving power to smallholder farmers and fishermen through inclusive programs. Through the
utilize of the complementary effect of industrialization, modernization, and value chain,
NAFMP is still able to maintain its importance in this regard which can help the country to
improve its food security, safety, and the ability to recover faster after any disaster. This can
contribute to the achievement of the national development and the welfare of its peoples.
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Republic of the Philippines

Cagayan State University

CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-CARIG CAMPUS

POLICY EVALUATION OF AGRICULTURAL AND

ENGR. DEO A. SUMER

MAY 17, 2024

demands for food worldwide and worries about the environment.

happens after we harvest.

Agriculture sector continues to perform a significant role in the Philippine economy

diversifies farms and provides better environment to work in.

such as residues of pesticides, antibiotics, dioxins, and harmful colorants, as well as

component which is the local assembly and manufacture of agri-fishery machinery, b)

Integration with National Agri-Fisheries Modernization and Industrialization Plan

chance to improve their income and overall quality of life.

food to millions of folks.

Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery, (b) Research, Development,

Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery

for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (UPLBBIOMECH) to come up with a plan

to turn the Philippine agri-fishery machinery business into a top-notch, productive,

innovative, and sustainable industry.

Under PSIC Section C – Manufacturing, the “Manufacture of Agri-Fisheries

Machinery” classification recognizes the prominence of agriculture and fishery sectors in

many economies particularly those with substantial rural population or reliance on

agricultural as a primary sector. This classification stresses the growing importance of

of specialized machinery for enhancing productivity, efficiency and sustainability. The

manufacture of agri-fisheries machinery could have significant economic ramifications that

investments and facilitating intra-chain collaborations. Altogether, this classification seems to

be a strategic push towards backing-up and encouraging development in one of these

improving competitiveness. Collaboration and knowledge sharing among industry players

can lead to advanced machinery solutions. Diversifying manufacturing across multiple

manufacturing networks contribute to local economic development by creating jobs,

locally produced machinery. Implementing these networks requires collaboration among

stakeholders, investment in transportation, logistics, utilities, and workforce development.

for mechanization needs in agriculture and fisheries. It requires cooperation between

supports customized solutions, exchange of information, pooling of resources and skills,

tackling complexity of challenges encountered, adapting to local environment conditions,

productivity or sustainability levels or even livelihoods changes.

up the unambiguous evaluation system comprising the components of efficiency, lifetime

frequent updates and reviews to be up to date with the current situation

The development of methods such as welding, machining and finishes is what is

which results in the consolidation of product legitimacy and consumer confidence.

Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery (LAMM) play a

significant role in innovative technologies, competitive and sustainable sectors of agriculture

procurement measures directed towards research and development as well as technology

investments in export promotion initiatives. By and large, therefore an overall agenda on

manufacturers serving the agricultural and fisheries divisions.

Local Assembly and Manufacture of Agri-Fishery Machinery (LAMM) is

undertaking a manpower development program through partnership with the Human

Resource Development Department, National Agriculture and Fisheries Mechanization

qualified workforce capable of innovational, productive, and competitive agricultural and

programs industry-based learning initiatives, certification programs, accredited training

facilities, academic-industry collaboration, career counseling and guidance services, and

lifelong learning and upskilling.

machinery manufacturing industry.

domestication of transplanters, crop harvesters, post-harvest processing machinery, irrigation

imported machineries and hence foster productivity as well.

IV. Integration with National Agri-Fisheries Modernization and

Industrialization Plan (NAFMIP)

The National Agri-Fisheries Mechanization Program (NAFMP) contains the critical