Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 33 no. 6 (2025)

Sustainable Agricultural Practices for Coconuts (Cocos Nucifera L.) in Sta. Cruz Davao Del Sur

Mirabelle Damasco

Discipline: agricultural sciences

 

Abstract:

The research investigates the sustainable agricultural practices for coconuts in Sta. Cruz Davao del Sur. By examining this relationship, the research aims to determine the sustainable agricultural practices for coconuts in Sta. Cruz, focusing on the socio-demographic profile of the coconut farmers, the sustainable agricultural practices used in the area, and the impacts of these practices on the stakeholders of coconut production. The researcher will employ a mixed-methods approach, both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis methods. A combination of purposive and convenience sampling to select 30 key stakeholders, including landowners or farmers, farm workers, coconut traders, and processors, based on their expertise and relevance to the research topic. They will also conduct a focus group discussion with 15 groups, aiming to gather valuable insights.



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