An evaluation of compact farms and seldas as channels for improving credit repayment under the Masagana 99 rice production program in compact farm areas in Panay, Philippines

Abstract

This study aimed to identify which mode of organization can serve as a better channel for credit repayment. The study evaluated Original Compact Farm, Modified Compact Farm, Original Selda, and Modified Selda.

Within each mode, the specific questions answered were: (1) will the net return, farmers’ satisfaction and repayment increase if farmers are satisfied with technical services, credit provided through the organization, and the organization as a whole: and (2) will an organization that functions well in terms of technical services, source of credit, and provision for legal sanction lead to high sharing in farming knowledge and non-farming activities?

The study included the provinces of Aklan, Antique, Capiz and Iloilo. This study was conducted by the Panay Island Consortium for Rural Agricultural Development (PICRAD).