Developing and updating industry knowledge

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WEBSCRIPT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION
MODULE DEVELOPING AND UPDATING INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE
TITLE
Objectives At the end of this module, you should be able to:

INTRODUCTI 1. Identify information sources in agriculture industry.
ON 2. Update yourself on the current trends and important laws in
agriculture that enhance the quality of work in the farm.
LESSON 1 3. Source and access information about the agriculture industry in
Introduction your area.
3. Suggest ways of addressing the current challenges and issues. in
agriculture in your locality.

A person who wants to engage in farming must find ways to develop
and update his/her knowledge about the agriculture industry. He/She
should be well informed on the updates on the emerging information,
structure, new technology, environmental community, and legal and
ethical standards about the industry of farming. This lesson focuses
on different information sources, current trends, laws , challenges and
issues in agriculture
SEEK INFORMATION ON THE INDUSTRY
Information on the industry is important for effective work performance.
To be able to apply it in daily activities, one has to correctly identify
and access several sources that could provide information on the
industry.

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INDUSTRY INFORMATION SOURCES

Information can come from:

 Agriculture Extension Workers

https://www.google.com/search?q=agriculture+extension+workers&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjX-
uO1gcfpAhWEzIsBHawmB3cQ2-

 Surveys

https://www.google.com/search?q=surveys&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjX-
uO1gcfpAhWEzIsBHawmB3cQ

 Data

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https://www.google.com/search?q=data&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjx6M2HgsfpAhUHgpQKHeTsB7wQ2-

 Books

https://www.google.com/search?q=books+&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiksr2igsfpAhUaEKYKHdLgCF8Q2
-

 Search Engines

https://www.google.com/search?q=search+engines&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjow8LBgsfpAhUOBJQKH
VCVCFYQ2-

 Internal Records

https://www.google.com/search?q=internal+records&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiIp-
fTgsfpAhUUDJQKHbnGAD4Q2

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 Daily Newspapers

https://www.google.com/search?q=daily+newspaper&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjAx-

LXg8fpAhUCx4sBHVq8Ak0Q2-
 Friends

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+friends&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwig0orqg8fpAhVL4JQKHR
6PDTMQ2-

 Customers

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https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+customers&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj-
_tX6g8fpAhUYR5QKHUv_CUIQ2

 Associates

 Vendors

https://www.google.com/search?q=vendors&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjyybyIhMfpAhVyJqYKHWraCgM
Q2-

 Financial Trades

https://www.google.com/search?q=financial+trade&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwirj -

KYhMfpAhVD95QKHcCVClgQ2-

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 Magazines

https://www.google.com/search?q=databases+in+agriculture&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjbq7HzhMfpAhV
BApQKHcwKCSoQ2-

 Databases

https://www.google.com/search?q=databases+in+agriculture&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjbq7HzhMfpAhV
BApQKHcwKCSoQ2-

 Government Statistics

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https://www.google.com/search?q=philippine+government+statistics&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwi9jIXahsf
pAhWXzYsBHdIRBIYQ2-

 Directories

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+directories&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjWo_fehsfpAhWWAq
YKHf7sBfoQ2-

 Technical Manuals

 Radio

https://www.google.com/search?q=radio&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwisy7WzicfpAhVmEqYKHTe

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 Television

https://www.google.com/search?q=television&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj2uu

 Pamphlets

https://www.google.com/search?q=pamphlet+in+agriculture&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiI29u2isfpAhVWx
IsBHemnAG4Q2

 Newsletters

https://www.google.com/search?q=newsletters+in+agriculture&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjy8JrsisfpAhUY
R5QKHUv_CUIQ2-

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 Brochures

https://www.google.com/search?q=brochures++in+agriculture&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiNvr6Ti8fpAhU
pHKYKHTJbBfoQ2-

TOPIC 2. • Select a search engine
USING THE
INTERNET
TO FIND
INFORMATIO
N

 After typing in whatever you want to search, press the Enter
key on the keyboard of your computer.

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 Choose a few of the most specific or relevant keywords or
phrases to describe your topic.

 Click Search or press the Enter key on your keyboard.

 Assess your results.

 Repeat above steps as necessary

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 Use the Advanced Search found on most sites.

https://www.wikihow.com/Search-the-Internet

TOPIC 3

IMPORTANC

E OF HAVING

AN ACCESS

TO UPDATED

INDUSTRY

INFORMATIO

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SUBTOPIC 1. Agriculture in the Philippines is one, if not the essential industry in the
SECTORS IN country. Agriculture in the Philippines consists of:
THE
PHILIPPINE  Forestry
AGRICULTU
RE AND
THEIR
SERVICES

https://www.google.com/search?q=Forestry+sector+in+the+philippines&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiRjIP5
j8fpAhUIUJQKHS_BBNIQ2-

The forestry sector is still a significant force in the economy of the
Philippines simply because of its sheer size. The forestlands of the
Philippines occupy about 53% of the total land area of the country and
its watersheds are the main sources of water for domestic, agricultural,
industrial and commercial uses.

 crop production

https://www.google.com/search?q=Crop+production+

Crop production in agriculture contributes to the entire food system
and much more to the eradication of malnutrition.

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 livestock farming

https://www.google.com/search?q=livestock+farming+in+the+philippines&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiEw

Livestock farming plays very important economic and socio-
cultural roles for the wellbeing of rural households, such as food
supply, source of income, asset saving, source of employment, soil
fertility, livelihoods, transport, agricultural traction and agricultural
diversification.

 and aquaculture cultivation

https://www.google.com/search?q=aquaculture+in+the+philippines&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiI0eO7kcf
pAhUXDJQKHZg_Ay4Q2-

Aquaculture contributes significantly to the country's food security,
employment and foreign exchange earnings.

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SUBTOPIC 2. Working conditions present significant operational, regulatory,
WORKING and reputational risks for the agriculture industry. Agriculture is one
CONDITIONS of the dangerous sectors, where workers suffer from cuts and
IN THE injuries, and often exposed to harmful chemicals and long hours of
AGRICULTU work. The ILO highlights the need to improve occupational safety and
RE health in agriculture.
INDUSTRY

 Often work outdoors. Generally work indoors only when
working with farm animals.

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+working+outdoors

 Often are exposed to hazardous situations that produce cuts,
bites, or stings.

https://www.google.com/search?q=hazardous+situation

 Sometimes are exposed to contaminants such as pesticides

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 Often are exposed to hazardous equipment.

 https://www.google.com/search?q=hazardous+equipment+

 Sometimes are exposed to very hot or very cold temperatures
while working outside

https://www.google.com/search?q=extreme+temperatures

 Sometimes are exposed to sounds and noise levels that are
distracting and uncomfortable.

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 Sometimes wear protective attire, such as gloves and work
boots.

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+wearing+PPE&tbm

 Often work in enclosed and open vehicles or equipment, such
as trucks and tractors.

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+riding+in+their+truck&tbm=isch&ve

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SUBTOPIC 3.  Integrated Diversified Organic Farming System (IDOFS), in
LEGISLATIO particular, is the practice of producing a variety of crops or
NS THAT animals or inland fisheries, or, both, on one farm interlinked
AFFECT THE with one another.
AGRICULTU
RE  Permaculture is a term used to describe an intentional system
INDUSTRY of agriculture and settlement that aims to reflect the
interrelationships and sustainability of natural ecosystems

 Korean Natural Farming (KNF) takes advantage of indigenous
microorganisms (IMO) (bacteria, fungi, nematodes and
protozoa) to produce fertile soils that yield high output without
the use of herbicides or pesticides

 Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production
that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides,
fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and
growth hormones.

 Biodynamic agriculture makes use of compost (manure from
animals already in the farm), cover cropping, ecological pest
management, and special preparations that revitalize life
forces, stimulate the roots and help in the production of soil
microorganisms and humus.

SUBTOPIC 4.  The Philippine National Standard for Organic Agriculture (PNS
LOCAL LAWS OA) was originally prepared and adopted in 2003 for the
AND purpose of promoting organic agriculture and enhancing
ORDINANCE market competitiveness by providing a uniform approach to
S THAT the requirements on conversion, crop production, livestock,
AFFECT THE and processing, special products
AGRICULTU
RE
INDUSTRY

https://www.google.com/search?q=philippine+national+standard+for+organic+agriculture&source

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 Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), as defined by FAO, are a
“collection of principles to apply for on-farm production and
post- production processes, resulting in safe and healthy food
and non-food agriculture products, while taking into account
economic, social and environmental sustainability

https://www.google.com/search?q=Good+agricultural+practices&tbm

 Animal Welfare Act of 1998 -It is the purpose of this Act to
protect and promote the welfare of all terrestrial, aquatic and
marine animals in the Philippines by supervising and regulating
the establishment and operations of all facilities utilized for
breeding, maintaining, keeping, treating or training of all
animals.

https://www.google.com/search?q=animal+welfare+act&tbm

 The National Organic Agriculture Program (NOAP) is a
collaborative document spearheaded by the National Organic
Agriculture Board (NOAB) through the cooperation of various
stakeholders of the organic industry.

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https://www.google.com/search?q=National+Organic+Agriculture+Program&tbm

 HACCP certification is an international standard defining the
requirements for effective control of food safety. It is built
around seven principles: Conduct Hazard Analysis of biological,
chemical or physical food.

https://www.google.com/search?q=HACCP&tbm

 Organic Agriculture Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10068). An
Act providing for the development and promotion of organic
agriculture in the Philippines and for other purposes.

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 The installation of the ICS is a requirement for organic third
party certification. Its role is to be an official “control body”
which implies that certain basic requirements for organic
inspection need to be fulfilled. Likewise, similar production
methods and inputs are used on all farm plots belonging to the
group.

https://www.google.com/search?q=Internal+Control+System&tbm

TOPIC 4.
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
AS A WAY
OF
KNOWING
HOW THE
INDUSTRY
WORKS

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UPDATE INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE

Introduction Increasing your industry knowledge gives you a
competitive advantage and assists you in the growth of your
learning. In addition to learning as much as possible about the
history of your line of industry, ensure that you update yourself
on the current trends and the latest news in your industry.

TOPIC 1. Agricultural information interacts with and influences agricultural
HOW productivity in a variety of ways. It can help inform decisions regarding
INFORMATIO land, labour, livestock, capital and management. Agricultural
N SYSTEM IS productivity can arguably be improved by relevant, reliable and useful
APPLIED IN information and knowledge .Sources of information are:
AGRICULTU
RE  Radio

https://www.google.com/search?q=radio&tbm=isch&ved

 Television

https://www.google.com/search?q=Television&tbm=i

 extension workers Date Version 1
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https://www.google.com/search?q=agricultural+extension+workers

 cooperative societies

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+cooperative&tbm

 friends and colleagues

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmers+&tbm=isch&ved

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 newspapers and magazines

https://www.google.com/search?q=newspapers&tbm=isc

 books/leaflets

https://www.google.com/search?q=leaflets+about+agriculture

 phones

https://www.google.com/search?q=leaflets+about+agriculture&tbm

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 libraries and institutes

https://www.google.com/search?q=library&tbm=isch&ved

 Also, observation of people organizations, speeches,
documents, picture and art work

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmer%27s+organization&tbm

TOPIC 2.  It's not only about being in the know and having the insight to
IMPORTANC make smart farming and business decisions. ... Knowing what
E OF you can do or use differently will also benefit your agricultural
HAVING AN practices and keep you relevant in a constantly changing
UPDATED society.
INFORMATIO
N ABOUT  Being Aware of Industry Updates Allows You to Identify New
THE Opportunities. The more educated you are with the latest
INDUSTRY industry updates, the more likely you are to spot potential
opportunities in your sector, such as new niches that other
companies have yet to explore.

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 Increasing your industry knowledge gives you a competitive
advantage and assists you in the growth of your business. ...
Schedule time each day for industry education and research,
so that this important component of your professional growth
does not get postponed in lieu of more pressing matters..

SUBTOPIC 1.  Mentorship- This traditional method of professional learning
WAYS OF involves securing the tutelage of an individual more
UPDATING established in your industry
INDUSTRY
KNOWLEDG
E

https://www.google.com/search?q=mentorship+of+farmers&rlz

 Network- Networking is a way in which to relay and acquire
information Attend business functions, obtain memberships in
as many relevant trade organizations, attend trade

https://www.google.com/search?q=networking+in+agriculture&tbm

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 Shows whenever possible. Schedule conference calls with
colleagues and share information

https://www.google.com/search?q=farmer%27s+conference&tbm

 Read Trade Publications- Order subscriptions to reputable
publications in your field, and set aside time to read each day.

https://www.google.com/search?q=trade+publication+in+agriculture

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 Conduct Online Research-Set aside time each day to update
yourself on current industry happenings by going online

https://www.google.com/search?q=conducting+online+research+in+agriculture

SUBTOPIC 2.  Farm operations are being performed not necessarily by fully
FORMAL understanding the scientific principles. In many of the situations,
AND the farmers, as indigenous community share the agricultural
INFORMAL knowledge that is accumulated over generations.
LEARNING
ING The farmers participate in various formal trainings to acquire new
AGRICULTU knowledge and skills.
RE

https://www.google.com/search?q=Training+in+agriculture&tbm

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TOPIC 3 .
IMPORTANC
E OF
RESEARCH
IN
AGRICULTU
RE

TOPIC 4.  Small and fragmented land-holdings
COMMON
ISSUES IN
AGRICULTU
RE
INDUSTRY

https://www.google.com/search?q=small+fragmented+land+holdings

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 Quality Seeds

https://www.google.com/search?q=quality+seeds&tbm

 manures, fertilizers and biocides

https://www.google.com/search?q=manures+and+fertilizers

 irrigation

https://www.google.com/search?q=irrigation&tbm=

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 lack of mechanisation

https://www.google.com/search?q=lack+of+mechanization

 soil erosion

https://www.google.com/search?q=soil+erosio

 agricultural marketing

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 inadequate storage facilities

 inadequate transport

https://www.google.com/search?q=inadequate+ttarnsport&tbm

 scarcity of capital

https://www.google.com/search?q=scarcity+of+capital+f

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TOPIC 5.  Agricultural Economist- They specialize in understanding the
CAREER
OPPORTUNI economic activities that happen within agricultural markets and
TIES IN
AGRICULTU are always on the lookout for trends that can affect an individual
RE or organization’s production.
INDUSTRY

https://www.google.com/search?q=agricultural+economist&rlz=

 Horticulturists- Horticulturists use scientific knowledge and
methods in cultivating and propagating new variety of
vegetables, herbs, and other plants, as well as fruits for human
consumption or other utilities. They provide information
regarding the creation of new plant strains and evaluation of
growing techniques suited for plants to help farmers.

https://www.google.com/search?q=horticulturist&rlz

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 Agricultural Engineering- They design and test different
agricultural equipment in order to ensure that machineries work
properly.

https://www.google.com/search?q=agricultural+engineer&tbm

 Animal Scientist-. Animal Scientists play an important role in
maintaining the nutrition, reproduction, and development of
these livestock animals.

https://www.google.com/search?q=animal+scientist

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 Agronomist-They work with farmers to help them grow their
crops in a sustainable way. Agronomists look for ways to
increase the productivity of soils, while also improving the
quality of seeds and the nutritional value of the products

https://www.google.com/search?q=agronomist&tbm

TOPIC 6.  accountability;
WORK  openness and objectivity;
ETHICS  honesty; and
REQUIRED  leadership.
TO WORK IN  competence
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