Awareness of Local Farmers in the Use of Agricultural Drones
Keywords:
agricultural drones, traditional farming, local farmersAbstract
Agricultural drones have emerged as a potential solution to address the issues of traditional farming and enhance agricultural productivity. Agriculture is a critical sector in the Philippines, contributing significantly to the country's economy and providing livelihoods for millions of Filipinos. Agricultural drones are now globally known because of their potential to collect valuable data, monitor crop health, and enable precision agriculture practices. The adoption of agricultural drones in the province of Iloilo would mean efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness in the agricultural industry. This study analyzed the awareness among local farmers of the use of agricultural drones in the Province of Iloilo for the Calendar Year 2023. Quantitative data for this study was gathered from seventy (70) local farmer-respondents using a self-made questionnaire by the researcher that passed the validity and reliability testing. The variables included in this study are age, number of years in farming, highest educational attainment, and net income per cropping. The study is divided into four (4) areas, namely: training and education, access and availability, external influence and social factors, and long-term impact on farming practices or sustainability. The study results revealed that the overall level of awareness of local farmers in the use of agricultural drones in the areas of training and education, access and availability, external influence and social factors, and long-term impact on farming practices or sustainability were all very high.
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