The document discusses the promotion and utilization of organic soybean in Iloilo, Philippines, highlighting its potential as a nutritious crop to combat malnutrition in the region. It details various initiatives such as technology demonstrations, seed commercial production, and product development involving local farmers and community members. The document also outlines market demand for soybean products and collaborative efforts to improve health and livelihoods through soybean integration in local diets.

1. RICHARD R. GEGANZO,; SUZETTE DEMO

2. CORAZON A. ARROYO PhD.; RICHARD R. GEGANZO,; JELLYNITA S. YAP
Introduction of Organic Soybean in
the Province of Iloilo
Development of Commercial Organic
Soybean in Region 6
Promotion and Utilization of Organic
Soybean in Region 6

3. Soybean Technology Promotion, Utilization
and Development
in Region VI
▪ Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office VI
▪ DA-Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center
Hamungaya , Jaro, Iloilo City
hamungaya@yahoo.com (033) 329-6905 / 329-6210
CORAZON A. ARROYO PhD.; RICHARD R. GEGANZO,; JELLYNITA S. YAP

4. http://ajrakoni.wordpress.com/tag/philippine-farmer/
“wonder crop?”
neglected crop

5. Soybean Glycine max (L)
Merill or utaw is known in
the world as “wonder crop”
of the 20th century

6. http://www.crawfordfund.org/states/qld/news/phils-landcare.html
Eh bakit
“Wonder crop”
ang Soybean?

7. 35-40% protein
20-25% edible oil
Vitamins A & E
Minerals & micro
nutrients
Soybean seeds
approximately
contain

8. The versatility of the
edible SOYBEAN
Ingredients in
food & feed
preparations:
as a vegetable

9. The versatility of the
edible SOYBEAN
Meat

10. The versatility of the
edible SOYBEAN
Milk

11. The versatility of the
edible SOYBEAN
Coffee
Substitute

12. The versatility of the
edible SOYBEAN
Swine &
Poultry
Feeds

13. Western Visayas has a potential
area for soybean production
wide rainfed areas more than
174,000 hectares

14. Excellent rotating crop with rice cassava,
coffee, coconut & fruit trees, enrich soil
fertility & break insects & disease cycles

15. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/238923/malnutrition-woes-still-loom-large-but-stakeholders-
fighting-on
MALNUTRITION is a
National Problem
Region 6 rank 3rd in malnutrition
rate among children 6-10 y.o.

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hectares
Caraga
Davao Region
Central Visayas
Cagayan Valley
Northern Mindanao
Others
Soybean is still considered a neglected
crop in Philippine Agriculture.

17. Domestic requirements for soybean is
met largely by importation
Domestic Soybean Supply (BAS)
0
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100,000
150,000
200,000
250,000
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Imports
Production

18. General
Objective
To promote and utilize organic
soybean in the Region

19. HIGHLIGHTS OF
ACCOMPLISHMENT

20. 1. Technology
Demonstration Trials

21. Six (6) varieties of Soybean
Soybean Research Project Accomplishments

22. 0.
0.65
1.3
1.95
2.6
2.5
2
1.75
1.388
2.129
1.203
Manchuria Tudela IPB Sy 96-27-23 IPB Sy 2003-10-13 PSB Sy 6 PSB Sy 2
Bean Yield per Hectare

23. 0.
45.
90.
135.
180.
123.33
138.33 133.33
110
130
178
Manchuria Tudela IPB Sy 96-27-23 IPB Sy 2003-10-13 PSB Sy 6 PSB Sy 2
100 Sample Seed Weight (grams)

24. On-Station Seed Production

26. Antique Project Leader: Kenith Lam-an
ROS Antique On-Station Seed Production

27. 2. Seed Commercial
Production

28. Farmer Soybean Production
Monitored 2017 New Farmers
Farmer: Alex Pudadera
LGU Pototan Tech: John Lene Peniel F.
Acanto
Area: 200 m2
Location: Pototan, Iloilo
Seed Commercial Production

29. Farmer Soybean Production
Monitored 2017 New Farmers
Farmer: Harley Napatotan
Area: 800 m2
Location: Miagao, Iloilo
Photo taken on: January 17,2017
Seed Commercial Production

30. Farmer Soybean Production
Monitored 2017 New Farmers
Farmer: Rolando Garpa
Area: 3,728 m2
Location: Guimbal, Iloilo
Photo taken on: January 17,2017
Seed Commercial Production

31. Farmer Soybean Production
Monitored 2017 New Farmers
Farmer: Mr. & Ms. Zenaida C. Gamarcha
Area: 0.2 ha.
Location: Brgy. Igcawayan, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Photo taken on: January 26,2017
Seed Commercial Production

32. Farmer Soybean Production
Monitored 2017 New Farmers
Farmer: Mr. Reynaldo L. Lancero
Area: 1.0 Hectare
Location: Brgy. Igcawayan, San Lorenzo, Guimaras
Photo taken on: January 26,2017
Seed Commercial Production

33. February 6, 2018
Buenavista Guimaras
Name of the Farmer:
Dr. Hofeliña
Farm Worker:
James Canindo
Seed Commercial Production

34. Seed Commercial Production
Farmer: Mr. Brian Borja
Location: Sara, Iloilo
Area: 1.0 Hectare
Photo taken on: September 7, 2018
Variety: PSB Sy 6

39. 3. Product Development
Processing, Utilization &
Promotion

40. Product Development
Processor: Mrs. Elena Giner
Location: Brgy. Buenavista,
Guimaras
Photo taken on: May 16

41. Product Development

42. Soybean Cooking Contest Visayas Leg

45. Soybean Cooking Contest Visayas Leg 2
(Negros Island)

46. Soybean Cooking Contest Visayas Leg 2
(Negros Island)

47. Processing, Utilization and Promotion
Conducted last July 13,
2018 participated by Brgy.
Captains, Kagawad, SK
leaders, teachers,
housewives leaders,
school canteen in charge
and farmers. The
Gigantes Islands was one
of the marginalized and
isolated islands in Iloilo.
The the activity was one
of the collaborative efforts

48. Processing, Utilization and Promotion
Conducted last July 13, 2018
participated by Brgy. Captains,
Kagawad, SK leaders, teachers,
housewives leaders, school canteen in
charge and farmers. The Gigantes
Islands was one of the marginalized
and isolated islands in Iloilo. The the
activity was one of the collaborative
efforts of University of The Philippine
and the Department of Agriculture 6 to
mitigate hunger, improvement
on health and livelihood.

49. Processing, Utilization and Promotion
January 23,
2018 :
Technology
Dissemination
in Concepcion,
Iloilo

50. 4. Enterprise/ Market
Development

51. Market Demand
1. San Dionisio FA – patients
2. Schools – Feeding Program
3. CPU – Organic Feed
4. Tahu esp. in Iloilo & Boracay
5. Soymilk- Local Processor
6. Tokwa- Local Processor
7. Balasan – Adventist (de Asis)

52. Geographical Flow
in Western Visayas

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54. Market Channels of
soybean products
in Western Visayas

55. Soybean Traders (Western Visayas)
DA – WESVIARC
Program
Php 40/ kilo
Iloilo Central
Market
Major trading market in
Iloilo
South Cotabato
Via Iloilo International
Port
55

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57. Magsasakang Soybean,
Mabuhay ka !
Mayad nga adlaw sa inyo tanan!
Contact us:
FB: Soybean Wesviarc
National:
FB: MICRO SOYA Philippines
philsoybeans.blogspot.com

58. Testimony

59. Via Mag Agri Tayo

60. Via Mag Agri Tayo