Terminal Report (BS Arg (An Sci) - Mariano Marcos State University

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MENDOZA, ROSELL R. 2019. Supervised Farming Project on Broiler
Production Using Duhat Leaf Decoction. Supervised Farming Project. College of
Agriculture Food and Sustainable Development. Mariano Marcos State University.
City of Batac 2906 Ilocos Norte. 42pp.
Adviser. Mr. Sean R. Vidad

This supervised farming project on broiler production using duhat (Syzygium
cumini) leaf decoction was implemented to validate its profitability as an animal
enterprise. Specifically, the project aimed to generate data on growth and productio
parameters, assess the cost and return of broiler production: generate income for the
student - entrepreneur, identify the problems encountered during the production, and
identify the skills enhanced and values developed.
The project was implemented at Brgy. # 6- A Morong, Badoc, Ilocos Norte on
February 09 to April 04, 2019. The project consisted of two (2) overlapping cycles
which lasted for 28 and 35 days for cycle one (1) and cycle two (2), respectively with
100 heads loading capacity.
Production parameters were gathered to support the profitability aspect of the
project.
The recorded final weight of the birds was 1.80 kg and 1.6 kg while the
average daily gains were 0.06 kg and 0.04 kg, for cycle 1 and 2, respectively. A 96 %
percent harvest recovery was recorded for both cycles and 179.7 kg
153.6 kg total
harvest weight for cycle one (1) and two (2), respectively. The birds exhibited 1.4 kg and 1.58 kg feed conversion ratio and incurred a
feed cost per kilogram gain of Php 41.78 and Php 42.91 for cycles 1 and 2,
respectively. In terms of financial performance of the project, it obtained a gross
income of Php 40,166 for both cycles while Php 29,505.8 was recorded for project
expenses. For this, the project generated a net income of Php 10,660.2 for the student
- entrepreneur for 63 days. A 36.13% return on investment was realized. The break-
even yield and break-even price were 122.71 and 123.17 kg and Php 81.94 pesos and
Php 96.23 pesos for cycles one (1) and two (2), respectively.
entrepreneur enhanced her skills in rearing
Aside from these, the student
broiler brooding, feeding techniques, waste management, proper sanitation and
disinfection and innovative marketing via social media. Aside from the skills, values
were developed including resourcefulness, wise, keen observer and patience.
Lastly, broiler production at backyard level is a profitable enterprise that
provides income in a short period of time.