Terminal Report ( BS Arg (Hort) - Mariano Marcos State University

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PERDIDO, PRINCESS ANNE M. 2019. Supervised Farming on Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) Production in the City of Batac, Ilocos Norte. Terminal Report, College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development. Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batac 2906 Ilocos Norte. 30pp. Adviser: Ms. Mitch Glydelle S. Cacatian A supervised farming on tomato was established at the instructional farm of the CAFSD, City of Batac, Ilocos Norte from January 7, 2018 to May 5, 2019. The project was conducted to determine the growth and yield performance of tomato using the package of technology adapted from the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI); to evaluate the profitability; identify the problems encountered during the production stage; and the skills and values for successful tomato production. Four cans (140/can) of tomato seeds were sown in seedling trays. The 27 day-old seedlings were transplanted at 0.5m between plants and 0.75m between rows. Application of complete fertilizer was done right after transplanting followed by irrigation to dissolve the fertilizer material applied and to provide moisture to the seedlings. A total of 50 kg of vermicompost was applied along the furrows before transplanting and five kg of complete fertilizer was also applied basally after transplanting, Twelve kg of urea was applied at 15 days after transplanting (DAT). Mixed fertilizer (urea and muriate of potash) was applied at flowering stage. Irrigation was done every after fertilizer application. A total 11 times of irrigation was done throughout the growing period of the crop. Pests and diseases were observed at different stages of the crop. Removal of infected plant parts and spraying of chemical insecticide were done. The plants produced flowers at 36 DAT. First harvesting was done at 68 DAT and last harvesting was done at 95 DAT, hence, plants had 26 productive days. A kilogram of tomato contains 14 fruits. All the produce was marketable, hence the total produce was sold from PhP15.00 to Php30.00 per kilogram to neighbors, friends, and students. The total cost of production was PhP5,064 25 but this was compensated by good yield and price, hence, a good retum was attained with 63% The values and skills were developed with the various heads-on activities starting from land preparation up to harvesting and marketing. The values developed and applied during the conduct of the project were sense of responsibility, hard work honesty, initiative and most especially patience.