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Farmers? Assessment of Water Accessibility and Delivery Reliability in NIA?s Solar Powered Irrigation Projects in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija
Subject area: Science,Engineering and Technology · Area of research: Assessment of Water Accessibility and Delivery
Abstract
This study examined the perceptions of farmers regarding water accessibility and delivery reliability in the National Irrigation Administration?s (NIA) solar-powered irrigation projects in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija. It aimed to assess how farmers view the system in terms of proximity of the water source, frequency of water availability, ease of access, timeliness of water delivery, consistency of water supply, and adequacy of water volume delivered. The study used a quantitative descriptive research design and involved 88 purposively selected farmers who are actual users of NIA?s solar-powered irrigation systems. A researcher-developed questionnaire, which underwent expert validation and yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.89, was used to gather data. The findings revealed that farmers generally agreed that the system provides accessible and reliable irrigation. Proximity and ease of access received the highest ratings, indicating that farmers found the irrigation sources to be conveniently located and manageable. Frequency of water availability and timeliness of delivery were also rated positively, though a few concerns were raised about occasional delays and water shortages during peak seasons. Consistency and adequacy of water supply were viewed favorably, yet some respondents reported needing to supplement with other sources at times, reflecting minor gaps in system performance. Overall, the system was found to be functioning effectively, though with areas needing improvement in predictability and volume consistency. Based on the results, the study recommends a development plan that includes improved scheduling, equitable water distribution, enhanced monitoring, and farmer capacity-building programs to support effective system use and sustainability. These results provide a practical reference for policy-makers, local implementers, and irrigation managers seeking to strengthen the performance of solar-powered irrigation systems and promote sustainable farming practices in rural areas like Talugtug. The study contributes to ongoing efforts to improve water resource management and agricultural productivity in the Philippines.
Keywords
Solar-Powered Irrigation, Water Accessibility, Delivery Reliability, Farmer Assessment, Irrigation System, National Irrigation Authority.
How to cite this paper
@article{1709908,
author = {Marjorie G. Dionisio, Noel T. Florencondia, Christopher M. Ladignon},
title = {Farmers? Assessment of Water Accessibility and Delivery Reliability in NIA?s Solar Powered Irrigation Projects in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija},
journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
year = {2025},
volume = {9},
number = {1},
pages = {1595-1604},
issn = {2456-8880},
url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1709908.pdf},
abstract = {This study examined the perceptions of farmers regarding water accessibility and delivery reliability in the National Irrigation Administration?s (NIA) solar-powered irrigation projects in Talugtug, Nueva Ecija. It aimed to assess how farmers view the system in terms of proximity of the water source, frequency of water availability, ease of access, timeliness of water delivery, consistency of water supply, and adequacy of water volume delivered. The study used a quantitative descriptive research design and involved 88 purposively selected farmers who are actual users of NIA?s solar-powered irrigation systems. A researcher-developed questionnaire, which underwent expert validation and yielded a reliability coefficient of 0.89, was used to gather data. The findings revealed that farmers generally agreed that the system provides accessible and reliable irrigation. Proximity and ease of access received the highest ratings, indicating that farmers found the irrigation sources to be conveniently located and manageable. Frequency of water availability and timeliness of delivery were also rated positively, though a few concerns were raised about occasional delays and water shortages during peak seasons. Consistency and adequacy of water supply were viewed favorably, yet some respondents reported needing to supplement with other sources at times, reflecting minor gaps in system performance. Overall, the system was found to be functioning effectively, though with areas needing improvement in predictability and volume consistency. Based on the results, the study recommends a development plan that includes improved scheduling, equitable water distribution, enhanced monitoring, and farmer capacity-building programs to support effective system use and sustainability. These results provide a practical reference for policy-makers, local implementers, and irrigation managers seeking to strengthen the performance of solar-powered irrigation systems and promote sustainable farming practices in rural areas like Talugtug. The study contributes to ongoing efforts to improve water resource management and agricultural productivity in the Philippines.},
keywords = {Solar-Powered Irrigation, Water Accessibility, Delivery Reliability, Farmer Assessment, Irrigation System, National Irrigation Authority.},
month = {July},
}