5 Must-Research Topics for Students on Soil Testing and Farming

Discover five compelling thesis topics focused on soil testing, crop productivity, and sustainable farming in the Philippines. Ideal for students in agriculture, science, and development studies.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

Realyn Manalo

7/6/20251 min read

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

In Nueva Ecija, the Science City of Muñoz hosted the nation’s best farmers and fisherfolk as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made a bold claim. He said we will stop depending on rice imports. His plan? Soil laboratories. One in every region. He believes better soil will lead to better harvests. He just might be right. But the question is, will we act fast enough?

Here’s the truth. Filipino farmers are growing food on dying land. The soil is sick. Nobody tells them what nutrients are missing. Nobody gives them data. They are expected to feed the country while guessing what their soil needs. This is the research gap. This is what’s really wrong. Until we make soil health a national priority, our dream of food security is just that. A dream.

Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Environmental Science
Soil Science
Development Studies
Public Administration

Senior High School Strands:

STEM
ABM
GAS

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.Impact of Regional Soil Laboratory Accessibility on Farmers' Crop Yield

Measures how access to soil testing services affects productivity in various provinces.

Target Respondents

Local rice and corn farmers
Provincial agriculture officers

2.Relationship Between Soil Health Awareness and Fertilizer Practices Among Farmers

Explores how understanding of soil condition influences the use of fertilizers.

Target Respondents

Small to medium-scale farmers
Barangay-level agriculture technicians

3.Effect of Soil Test-Based Recommendations on Farmers' Income Levels

Assesses whether using soil lab results to guide planting decisions increases profitability.

Target Respondents

Farmers enrolled in National Soil Health Program
Agricultural cooperative members

4.Correlation Between Mobile Soil Lab Usage and Crop Diversification in Rural Areas

Looks into how access to mobile labs affects planting of varied crops.

Target Respondents

Farmers in regions with mobile lab access
Agricultural extension workers

5.Perception of Soil Laboratory Services Among Filipino Fisherfolk-Turned-Farmers

Investigates how former fisherfolk view and use soil testing in their new livelihood.

Target Respondents

Beneficiaries of agri-transition programs
Coastal community leaders