Project Proposal on Crops (Template)

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

PROJECT PROPOSAL BASIC INFORMATION PROJECT TITLE

(same title approved by NEP)

PROPONENT LGU

(Municipality, Province)

PROPOSEDIMPLEMENTING NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Department of Agriculture

LOCATION OF THE PROJECT

(Specific Barangay/municipality)

TARGET BENEFICIARIES

(Name of Associations/No. of beneficiaries And Contact Person)

BUDGET: •

DA-RFO 10

Php (amount)

•

LGU COUNTERPART

Php (amount)- if any

•

TOTAL

(total amount)

CONTACT PERSON  NAME of Preparer/Project In-charge  Contact Number  Email address

I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION, RATONALE AND BACKGROUND

The proposed (Project Title) production mainly focuses on the production of _______ through ________. The project will be implemented in (specify the location) where (Name of the Organization) are the target groups to avail the projects. (Name of the Organization) has the experience, capacity and commitment to implement successfully the proposed project. The said beneficiaries belong to a community-based organization. The proposed project is based on the needs assessment carried out by Municipal Agriculturist together with the community Mobilizers. Necessary consultations have also been held with the officials of LGU-(municipality), including the Local Chief Executive. Implementation of the

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

project would alleviate the poverty condition of the beneficiaries as it augments their income while being productive.

II. OBJECTIVES

General:  To promote sustainable farming system and provide livelihood projects to farm families in the Barangay.  To create rural community awareness in organic farming practices introducing its benefit and help, rehabilitate, conserve and protect the natural resources for sustainable agriculture.  To achieve (specify what production) production sustainability and provide healthy agricultural food products to the community through proper organic agriculture practices.  To promote economically sound and sustainable (specifify what production) production in the community.  To generate employment and provide additional income to rural farm family through _________ project.  Decrease poverty incidence by ______% (if implemented succesfully and is sustained rightly) by (year).

Specific: (at least two to three)  Produce __________kgs of __________ every year.  Train __________leaders to sustain the ______________ production.

III.

EXPECTED IMPACT, OUTCOME AND OUTPUTS

The immediate outcome of the project is the increase production of (specify what production) directly benefiting the members of (Name of Organization/Association) and (population) farming families. The project contributes to the realization of Philippine Millennium Development Goals on poverty eradication while ensuring environmental sustainability and promoting Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). Expected impact would be the following: •

• •

IV.

Reduction and soothing of food prices through the increased (specify what production) production and availability of organic (crops and) fertilizers at the household level and local market.

Increased income level of farming families through the production and sale of surplus (specify what production) produce.

Establishment and effective coordination mechanism for household food security and agricultural based livelihoods in the target areas in close collaboration with the Government, PO’s, FA’s and other relevant stakeholders both vertically and horizontally.

IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

The proposed project will be implemented on a counterpart scheme with the LGU. It would involve the collaboration of DA-RFO10, LGU-(Municipality/City) and the beneficiaries.

A steering committee (LPRAT) will be created responsible for the selection and validation of target beneficiaries to oversee all activities during and after the implementation.

Orientation, seminar and trainings will be conducted by DA-LGU and other line agencies.

Briefing and orientation will be conducted prior to the implementation of the project. The beneficiaries will identify a focal person (Agriculture Technician) to manage the implementation of the project. He will be assited by the Community Mobilizers. A memorandum of Agreement will be made between Association, LGU barangay and LGU(municipality/city), while a separate Memorandum of agreement will be executed between the DA, LGU-(municipality/city), and other line agencies if necessary.

DA-RFO 10 Mun./City Mayor

Civil Society Organization

MA/CA Offices

Community Mobilizers

Agriculture Technician Beneficiaries

(Figure 1.Project Implementation Process) V.

SUSTAINABILITY

In partnership with the local Civil Society Organization present in the area, the Municipal/City Agriculture’s Office (MAO/CAO) will have to design schemes and policies with regards to the project being accessed thru the Department of Agriculture, to ensure sustainability of the project.

1. A contract between the LGU and the recipients shall be enacted as guiding

principles.

2. Creation of MANCOM composed of PO members and LPRAT members to ensure

proper management of the project.

3. The PO beneficiaries shall maintain a record on income and expenses of the project.

4. Regular monitoring, assessment and planning with the LGU shall be conducted.

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS (based on a 3 year analysis)

VI.

ROI =

Net Income−Cost of Production Total Cost

X100

Basic Assumptions: Year1

Year2

Year3

Cost of Production

Php

Php

Php

Net Income

Php

Php

Php

ROI

%

%

%

VII.

BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

ACTIVITIES

MATERIALS NEEDED

QTY

UNIT

DA

COST

EQUITY

Fertilizers, seeds, etc.

-

-

-

Conduct of trainings

trainings

-

-

Construction of Building:

Materials, etc.

-

-

LGU EQUITY

TOTAL COST

Procurement of inputs/ machineries:

TOTAL

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

Prepared by:

___________________________ MAO/ME/MPDC

Endorsed by:

___________________ CSO

_____________________ CSO

Approved by:

_________________________ City/ Municipal Mayor

Noted by:

LEALYN A. RAMOS Regional Director

__________________ CSO

Sample Template for Agri-livelihood Projects spec. CROPS

Crop Production: Cassava, Corn, Banana, Abaca, Coffee, Ginger, Turmeric, Peanut and other High Value Crops

Indicate the equity sharing between the DA and the LGU i. Physical and Financial Plan (PFP) ii. Project Procurement Management Plan (PPMP) iii. Items to be funded Important Reminders: The Proposal should be signed by the preparer/project in-charge (MAO/CAO/ME), endorsed by 3 CSO representatives of LPRAT, and approved By the LCE Submit electronic copies to bublprap10@yahoo.com and three (3) hard copies directly to DA-GPBP Focal Person Mrs. Carlota S. Madriaga Field Operations Division Department of Agriculture Antonio Luna St., Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Contact nos. 09192626955/72-5725