Hybrid Seaweed Mechanized Chopper-Extractor in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro: Basis for an Enhanced Technology

Grymon P. Calitang

doi:10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.205

Authors

Grymon P. Calitang Palawan State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/eajmr.v4i6.205

Keywords:

Seaweed Processing Technology, Agricultural Machinery Adoption, User Perception

Abstract

This quantitative- descriptive study assessed the level of acceptance of the Hybrid Mechanized Seaweed Chopper-Extractor among the seaweed farmers in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Through field testing and face to face interview with thirty (30) respondents, the findings of this study reveal a notably high acceptance rate of the Hybrid Mechanized Seaweed Chopper-Extractor among local farmers, which aligns with similar studies on agricultural technology adoption in coastal communities. With its key benefits of chopping efficiency (85.66%), extraction efficiency (4.06%), and electrical energy consumption ((0.02 kWh/kg), the technology presented promising advantages to the local community. This denotes that farmers who believe the machine will significantly improve their work efficiency, find it easy to operate, and hold positive attitudes toward its use are much more likely to intend to adopt the technology. Patenting process for the Hybrid Mechanized Chopper-Extractor to secure intellectual property rights is hereby highly recommended to support innovation and advance technology transfer in seaweed farming.

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