Community-based Research and Development with Technology Transfer on Breadfruit Propagation

I. PROJECT PROFILE

A. Title of the Project	Community-based Research and Development with Technology Transfer on Breadfruit Propagation  on Application of Science and Technology in Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems
B. Proponent	Dr. Silvano B. Maranga President/CEO, Action for Skills Knowledge Education and Wellness Center
C. Project Site	DOST Region Xl DOST Region 7 AND ALL REGIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Project Duration	2 Years
E. Total Project Cost	Php 4,375,000.00
1. Amount Requested from DOST XI	Php 3,300,000.00
2.   Agency Counterpart AND	Php 875,000.00 imputed cost/amount
3.    Others’ Counterpart	Php 200,000.00 Imputed cost/amount

NOTE:  AS THIS PROJECT COVERS FIVE (5)  PROVINCES OF DAVAO REGION AS INITIAL SITE,  THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET OF PHP  4,375,000.00 MAY BE DIVIDED INTO THE CORRESPONDING PROVINCES. THE AMOUNT NEEDED PER PROVINCE IS APPROXIMATELY PHP 875,000.00.

II. PROJECT PROPOSAL

A. RATIONALE

            1. The interest on the development of breadfruit as a staple food and formulation of many breadfruit products is supported by the interest to develop potential products for local and foreign markets as expressed by the Regional Director of DOST 11 Dr. Anthony  C. Sales,CESO lll,   DOST 7 Dir. Edilberto L. Paradela and the Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology Fortunato T. de la Peña.

            2. Breadfruit or kolo is climate resilient and can withstand drought and typhoon 

            3.Breadfruit became a staple food as an alternative to rice and corn during drought conditions in many parts of the country.

            4. The breadfruit also known as kolo, dimas, rimas in different regions was the source of food for animals and the people in the areas where drought struck.

            5. knowledge and techniques in propagation of breadfruit is limited in the country.

            6. The volunteers of ASKEDWELL Center, Mr. Emilio P. Biore, retired principal  and Mr. Ricardo S. Urot, retired agriculturist awardee, together with Dr. Silvano B. Maranga, President / CEO discussed and rediscovered of the idea of the late Mr. Renato “Atoy” Abella, who was the Assistant Provincial Agriculturist of the Province of Cebu.

            7. The concept was tested and a nursery for breadfruit was set-up at the backyard of Mr. Ricardo S. Urot and Mr. Emilio P. Biore, with 20 seedlings. This nursery was visited by Secretary Fortunato T. de la Peña and launched on September 1, 2017 together with officials of DOST 7 led by Director Edilberto L. Paradela. This was augmented with the technologies of cooking kolo by Hare krsna Monk Archt Warlito Lim.

            8. The traditional process used in the propagation of breadfruit is through saplings developed through the root and there are only few planting materials developed in a period of a year. It is recognized that the breadfruit is difficult to propagate. It has no seeds and do not grow out of cuttings.

          9. This made the development of planting materials a challenge to the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Science and Technology. In region 7, the convergence program was made a reality through the Project on Breadfruit Propagation Training through the Application of Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems conducted at the Cebu Business Hotel for the theory learning sessions and practical at the Barangay Bongdo on July 17-21,2017 .

The project was conducted through a training program on marcotting participated by the Community and research technicians of the Department of Agriculture, ASKEDWELL Center and DOST 7 and endorsed by the Department of Interior and Local Government 7.

A.1  BREADFRUIT OR KOLO PROPAGATION METHOD AS ADVOCATED BY ASKEDWELL CENTER THROUGH DR. SILVANO B. MARANGA

The propagation method is dubbed as producing more kolo seedlings within the natural farming method.

CUT THE KOLO TREE. – as this plant or tree refuse to die as observed by the elders of the community, new stems grow as a major branch is cut. This young stem, after 3-4 months of growth can be marcotted. It is also important to protect the newly marcotted stem by placing a bamboo strip along the marcotted stem.

It is best to use sphagnum moss in the marcotting of breadfruit. The technique of preparation for marcotting breadfruit is similar to the process used in other plants, that the cadmium layer must be cleaned and wait for about a week until the cleaned stem is dry. Then the sphagnum moss is placed on the cut or cleaned area. It is also a plus to use aana as another important step to ensure a better chance of survival of the new plant. After 4 weeks, roots can be seen at the area where the sphagnum moss is located. It is also important to water the marcotting area to ensure moisture and better to use fine meshed plastic screen to hold the moss rather than plastic.

The cutting or pruning of kolo helps the plant in the reproduction as more new stems are developed. Pruning also helps in making the kolo financially viable as harvesting of kolo fruits become easier as the trees will be limited to a height of 9 to 10 feet. Pruning shall be done in four quarters to ensure that the tree be not unnecessarily harmed. Pruning starts in cutting the eastern branches followed by the western branches, then the north and the south. This means that the breadfruit tree will have time to heal the cut portions. The next step is to bend the branches through the use of metal strings, similar to training a plant to become a bonsai. As the new branches curve down, the tree shall have a dome shape form making the dome reach a height of 10 feet. This is recommended by Arct Warlito Lim and already applied in Barangay Bongdo , Borbon, Cebu,  by Mr. Emilio P. Biore  and Mr.Ricardo S. Urot, volunteer vocational technical education supervisors assisted by a student Mr. Jomar Goc-ong.

As per experience of the ASKEDWELL in implementing a project for DOST 7 with the support of Dir, Edilberto L. Paradela and Dir. Tristan L. Abando, concerning the development of products of kolo fruit, the height of the tree and the high location of the fruits are the main factors encountered during harvesting of KOLO or breadfruit making the process less financially viable,

There were experiments on using long poles with net to harvest kolo. The  other method used is placing a large net at the base of the tree to catch the fruit and avoid damage to the fruit. The process needs at least 3 persons to do the harvesting.

Processing the kolo fruit is a rewarding experience for the students and partners of ASKEDWELL CENTER.

  

As of this writing , December 28, 2017, there are now at least 29 kinds of cooked kolo, from fresh to powdered form. Also important to note that kolo powder has a property to revitalize itself in hot water and form solids similar to oatmeal. There are kolo powder mixed with chocolate or cacao and other forms of sweets. It is important to understand , that kolo has a wide range of healing properties, as its glycemic Index is 58 ,

Our students are confident that breadfruit, no matter how it is cooked, will not harm human beings and animals alike.

 There are more community research that need be done for the KOLO. With the support of DOST and other members of the academe and the Department of Agriculture, the once lowly breadfruit will become a savior of humankind and the animal kingdom. The breadfruit can become the focus of research and development as part of the disaster preparedness program of the government and the communities. 

The Project : Community-based Research and Development with Technology Transfer to marginalized areas to  Increase the Number of Breadfruit Planting Materials  needed for Davao and eventually whole of Mindanao using the Breadfruit Propagation Technology thru the Application of Science and Technology in Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems jointly planned by DOST XI , ASKEDWELL CENTER, Maranga Clan and the Indigeneous Peoples shall run for 2 years.

 B. PROJECT/ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

            This is a project-based research of Breadfruit on how to increase the number of breadfruit planting materials.

This action paved the way to conduct orientations and seminars on topics indicated herein which support the programs of DOST Xl as was done in DOST 7. The seminars include topics on basic and common competencies of the Application of Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems with focus on Breadfruit Propagation through marcotting.

BASIC AND COMMON COMPETENCIES	DESCRIPTION	TRAINING MATERIALS MODULES TO USE
1.  Climate change, human life and other life forms	This describes  how the earth is linked with the motion of other bodies in the solar system. It shall widen the understanding of the trainee in how the climate changes and its effect on peoples’ lives and other organisms	Video of the milky way galaxy Video on the solar system Video on the history of the life on earth Climate changes in Nepal and other areas in the world Effects of climate change to human life
2.  Values development Working in a team environment	A topic that defines  human beings’ life in relation to God, society, family and self. This must be discussed in-depth with the volunteer vocational instruction supervisors as a sharing of experience is important to values development	Creation of man –video God and man-discussion Laws of nature-discussion God’s laws- discussion / workshop Human relations- discussion Family and the community- workshop
3.  Gender and development- Organize for livelihood endeavors	Gender and development is a topic that encourages respect for all people regardless of one’s orientation and status in life	a.    Define gender- discussion b.    Define development- discussion c.    What is gender and development- discussion
4.  Nutrition and its effect to organizational productivity	There are important factors to be considered in how people should feed themselves, for health and longevity which is addressed natural and organic  agriculture	Video on nutrition How the body functions Why nutrition is important What are the food groups What are the parts of the body and how does food, vitamins and minerals affect them
5.  Health, sanitation and wellness exercises in body, mind and spirit	This is connected to the waste segregation program of the barangay where all garbage are collected , segregated, and recycled. Perform wellness exercise	Health is defined, video presentation and workshop Clean air and water : effect to health Sanitation as a function of governance Health and exercise Meditation, breathing exercise Connecting man to nature
6.  Disaster preparedness in communication and level of understanding and confidence of each one in the community	Disaster preparedness is the most talked about topic in all areas of the world, governments and  relief organizations as disaster comes like a thief in the night. Everyone must be prepared for any eventuality .	Disaster in natural calamities Disaster as man’s work and nature’s wrath Preparing for disaster Preparation as a need of food House preparation Water and security procedures in disaster conditions
7.  Water conservation In ferro-cement ponds, canvass and cloth	Where water is scarce and people must find ways to conserve water using technologies and knowledge of how temperature affects the increasing rate of water loss.	The need for potable water Waste and how to conserve Waste water recycling Water catchment
8.  Raising and caring of animals and gathering waste methods such as biogas and goat dung collecting pen	In natural farming, animals are raised not for meat but for milk or animal waste. This will create a cycle of life, where the waste of one is an input to the other. The production capacity of goats, cattle, hogs, rabbits and other animals must be analyzed to get the maximum result of the effort in raising animals.	Choice of animals to raise Building cages Collecting animal waste Processing animal waste Computation on number of animals produced per year and animal waste collected for organic fertilizer Caring and feeding animals
9.  Horticulture in organic methods	Planting vegetables in pots, or flowers in plots are already part of horticulture. In large plantation or intensive agriculture chemicals are utilized in plant production. However, in marginalized communities, natural fertilizers and pesticides are important to main the health of the soil.	Planting drought resistant crops and plants. SUCH AS  BREADFRUIT Caring for plants Selection and propagation of fruit bearing trees Gathering and processing of fruits
10. Aquaculture in ferro-cement ponds for organic fertilizer from the fish	Aquaculture in areas where water is scarce is done to gather enzymes from the fish and produce protein for the animals and nitrogen for the plants.	Selection of fish, either for food, ornamental Reasons for raising fish in the backyard What to feed fish What materials are appropriate for an above ground fish pond with sloping walls How to control water level and water contamination What are some of electronic and electrical gadgets that can provide lesser work for a farmer in a farm with a fish pond
CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Prepare fertile / living soil	Plant boxes through ferro-cement technology Plant pots from cloth in cement	Workshop
2. identify drought resistant plants, animals and fish	Waste of one is input to the other Make pens for animal waste and silage with biogas	Workshop
3. prepare concoctions	Fish amino acid FFJ, FPJ, OHN, calphos	Work shop
4. test and apply electronic gadgets	Control water flow Guard the area	Workshop
5. raise and care for appropriate animals and fish to support the plant life	Seedlings with organic fertilizer	Workshop

C. OBJECTIVES

During the 2- year project of DOST and ASKEDWELL the participants will be able to:

1.    Transfer the technology on propagation techniques and the ideas on how to grow Breadfruit.

2.    Study the viability of Breadfruit “Kolo” through the Application of Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems.

3.    Increase the number Breadfruit “Kolo” seedlings.

4.    Set-up breadfruit nurseries in each province a total of not less than 12 nurseries at 20 marcotted plants ready for planting

5.    Discuss on ways to increase Breadfruit harvest through pruning.

D. METHODOLOGY

The Technology Transfer of this project shall utilize competency –based training method and shall:

1.    apply adult-learning modality – this is andragogy, learning as adults  rather than  teaching immature individuals .

2.    peer-learning is an approach for learning and doing with peers.

3.    project-based workshop a system of instruction and technology transfer to develop mini-models of the plant boxes and watering ponds in preparation for the larger units of production

4.    utilize training-cum production to maximize training resource and produce results for the general outcome

E. ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

General Schedule	Details of Activity schedule	Time frame
Planning	Initial discussion with DOST XII and ASKEDWELL CENTER and representatives of Maranga Clan	Jan 7, 2018– Feb 28, 2018
Coordination	Visit areas in the Provinces of Davao Region as identified by DOST Xl with IPs and members of the Maranga Clan	March1,2018- April 30, 2018
Organizing	Selection and organizing of members of the Maranga clan and IPs to implement the project in their respective areas	May 1, 2018- June 30,2018
Implementation	Set-up a nursery for kolo in 3 areas per province and conduct the seminars a an important component in the set-up and maintenance of the nursery	July 2,2018- December 17,2018
Monitoring	There are ways to monitor the nursery and the possible planting sites. One is the traditional way of visitation, the other is using  a simple drone and mark the coordinates of the planted kolo.	January 1, 2019- March 31, 2019
Evaluation	Evaluation is a way to measure the performance of a community involved in the development of nursery. The continuous improvement in the knowledge and skills of the participants on climate smart natural farming and ensuring the growth of kolo.	April 1,2019- June 3,2019
Documentation	Documentation of the processes involved in the preparation for the techniques of breadfruit propagation	July 1,2019- September 30, 2019
Follow-up	As this project relates to planting a tree, it is important to set-up tree guards using ferro-cement technology or cloth in cement method. Follow-up shall be done every three months to ensure that there will be replacement of seedlings that die or become forage for animals	October 1, 2019- December 16, 2019.

F. BUDGET BREAKDOWN

PROJECT TITLE: Community-based Research and Development with Technology Transfer to marginalized areas to  Increase the Number of Breadfruit Planting Materials  needed for Davao and eventually whole of Mindanao utilizing the Breadfruit Technology thru the Application of Science and Technology in Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems

PROJECT DURATION: JANUARY 1, 2018 TO DECEMBER 30, 2019

ASSUMPTIONS IN THE CONDUCT OF THE PROJECT:

            a.   there are five ( 5) areas that breadfruit nursery shall be set-up

            b. there shall be at least 25 persons trained on the Basic, Common and Core Competencies of the project to prepare for the Technology Transfer in one area

            c.  as the planting material needs at least 3 months to create strong roots a pot shall be used or a plant box using ferro-cement or cloth –ferro-cement method for easier to make and low cost construction

            d.  seminars shall be done on site except periodic general assembly which will be scheduled per quarter in a farm.

            e.    important activity is preparing tree guards that will protect the young plant from harm.

            f.     there shall be a watering system that  shall ensure availability of the plant to reach out to water in its early stages of growth.

            g.   there shall be continuous preparation for replacement planting materials

                          h.   participants are encouraged to use available resource in support to the project and shall develop a garden in the vicinity of the house or as the CWL called house in the garden where vegetables and livestock are readily available for animal waste as organic fertilizer.

                                                 

Operating Expenses	Amount Requested to DOST XI	Agency Counterpart	Other’s Counterpart (imputed Cost)	Total Cost
PERSONNEL- VOLUNTEERS 1. honorarium      a. Tech, from govt (ie. DOST, DA, TESDA, other training Institutions, LGU)      b, technical assistant from NGO      c. organic farm maintenance staff 2. accident insurance – yearly for the duration of the project	Php 895,000.00 a.    Php 625,000.00 b.     Php 110,000.00 c.     Php110,000.00 Php 50,000.00	Php 60,000.00 Php20,000.00 Php20,000.00 Php20,000.00		Php 955,000.00
1.    Transportation and Travel Expense	Php 85,000.00	Php    10,000.00 imputed cost  on travel allowance		Php 95,000.00
2.    Communication Expense	Php 95,000.00	Php    35,000.00		Php  130,000.00
3.    Visitation Expense (technical experts from region 7 to Davao )	Php 105,000.00	Php   10,000.00 imputed cost on travel allowances	Php 10,000.00	Php 125,000.00
4.    Meeting and Coordination /Expense/rentals	Php 400,000.00	Php   10,000.00 imputed cost coordination and  documentation	Php 10,000.00	Php420,000.00
5.    Supplies Expense	Php 250,000.00	Php   40,000.00 imputed cost of  supplies used in the community	Php 10,000.00	Php 300,000.00
6.    Training and Seminar Workshop	Php 650,000.00	Php   50,000.00 imputed cost documentation material prep	Php10,000.00	Php 710,000.00
7.    Land preparation , systems improvement, documentation and monitoring	Php 420,000.00	Php  160,000.00 imputed cost of land, preparation, documentation	Php 10,000.00 Imputed per year cost of land use, preparation, documentation and monitoring	Php 590.000.00
Input Resource From Dr. Silvano B. Maranga, Author Of Manuals With Registration Certificate From Intellectual Property Office-  3 manuals 1. Manual on Health and Wellness the Natural Way ( registration No. A-2013-00184  ) 2. Manual on the Application of Science and Technology to Natural Farming and Organic Agriculture Systems (registration No 0- 2016-0492   ) 3. Manual on the development of A CENTER FOR THE APPLICATION OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TO NATURAL FARMING AND ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SYSTEM( registration No. 0-2017-00716   )	Printing Php 400.000.00	Imputed cost of intellectual property Php 500,000.00	Php 150,000.00	Php 1,050,000.00
Totals	Php 3,300,000.00	Php 875,000.00	Php 200,000.00	Php 4,375,000.00
TOTAL PROJECT COST				Php 4,375,000.00

G. PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 The organization of the project includes the leaders of the community, funding institution and DOST as the policy advisory team. The ASKEDWELL CENTER management shall be composed of the technical experts from other organizations forming a volunteer group composed of local technicians, community researchers and the volunteer vocational instruction supervisors.

The teams shall function in line with the effort to produce healthy food and providing farmers with technology to reduce work and produce more output. This shall put into practice the application of science and technology in a farm especially for marginalized farmers.

During the first phase of the technology transfer program, the community participants shall already start planting easy to grow vegetables with the intent of cooking or processing for daily or weekly consumption of the family. It is in this phase that the policy directions of the project will already be implemented in the homes of the participants.

. MONITORING AND SCHEDULE

Monitoring Scheme	General Schedule	Time Frame
1. The Assigned Leaders or Research Assistant are tasked to take a photo and make a report, and  that be duly reported the person in-charge 2. Every end of the time frame a report shall be submitted   3. The project leader will ensure that the project objectives are attained.	Planning	Jan 7, 2018– Feb 28, 2018
	Coordination	March1,2018- April 30, 2018
	Organizing	May 1, 2018- June 30,2018
	Implementation	July 2,2018- December 17,2018
	Monitoring	January 1, 2019- March 31, 2019
	Evaluation	April 1,2019- June 3,2019
	Documentation	July 1,2019- September 30, 2019
	Follow-up/ replanning	October 1, 2019- December 16, 2019.

PROJECT OUTCOMES

1. Disaster and Risk mind set is inculcated in the minds and hearts of the participants
2. There shall be a conscious  search for alternative food as part of the preparation of the disastrous effect of climate change
3. community  research for science and technology be part of the effort of the community leaders
4. breadfruit be propagated for local consumption and processed for international markets
5. support the search for technologies to make breadfruit progressively financially viable
6. Gender and Development shall encompass all development efforts of a marginalized community

Submitted by

Dr. Silvano B, Maranga

President / CEO

ASKEDWELL Center