National Irrigation Administration Water System Management and the Productivity of Low Land Farming in the Municipality of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study on NIA water system management and productivity in lowland farming in the Municipality of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat was conducted to determine the implementation of water system management and assess the productivity of the lowland farming particularly in the 208 respondents in the barangay of Kapingkong, Katitisan, and Matiompong of the Municipality of Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat. The study reveals that NIA water system management is properly and well observed in lowland farming, particularly in terms of water supply network, with a mean of 4.22, “Strongly agree.” In terms of the productivity of lowland farming, it shows that aside from rice cropping, other incomes also contribute to the livelihood of the farmers and the yields have increased due to the well water system management of the NIA with a mean of 4.10. The study also found out that there is a significant relationship between the water system management and productivity of lowland farming with r of 0.75 and p value of <0.0001. Lastly, the study revealed the top 5 challenges beyond water access: pest control, expensive agricultural inputs, financial dependence on subsidies, and calamity risks. Addressing these issues through improved irrigation, economic programs, and farmer education is necessary for sustainable and resilient farming in Lambayong.
Authors: Ian Salmone Pastolero, Adonis S. Besa
Institution: Sultan Kudarat State University
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4409972005