Research Details

Assessment of the Status of Pigeon Pea Production and Consumption in Ilocos Norte and Its Acceptability as a Climate Change Adaptation Crop

Lea C. Agbigay, Maria Cristina P. Pammit, Evangeline S. Galacgac

Category

Project

Status

On-going

Duration

Jul 1, 2023 -
Dec 31, 2024

Component Studies

  1. • Documentation of farmers’ knowledge and practices on pigeon pea production, seed system and utilization
  2. • Assessment of the economic viability of pigeon pea as a climate change adaptation crop
  3. • Evaluation of farmers’ acceptance of the pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan) as a climate-change adaptation crop

Expected Output

Publication: 1 journal publication focusing on an in-depth analysis of the present status of pigeon pea production as a climate-change adaptation crop in Ilocos Norte.

Products: A catalog of pigeon pea products. This deliverable will highlight the various products derived from pigeon pea, such as grain, forage, and by-products, along with their market potential and value chain opportunities. It will provide insights into market demand, processing technologies, and marketing strategies for pigeon pea products.

Policy Recommendations: Evidenced-based policy recommendations to support the integration of pigeon pea as a climate change adaptation crop in agricultural policies and programs in Ilocos Norte. The policy recommendations may serve as a roadmap for policymakers and government agencies to create an enabling environment for the adoption and expansion of pigeon  pea production.