DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CACAO FARMERS AND GROWERS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY - LASAM

Managing information efficiently has become increasingly important yet difficult as organizations continue to handle growing amounts of data. This study aimed to identify issues in the manual information management of cacao farmers and growers at Cagayan State University-Lasam and to develop a system to improve records management and reporting. Using the Agile Model, the study combined descriptive-analytical and developmental approaches, with data collected through surveys and interviews. System evaluation was conducted using ISO 25010 and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).

Findings showed that the existing system is manual and fragmented, indicating the need for a centralized solution. A Cacao Farmers and Growers Information Management System was successfully developed and positively evaluated by IT experts, suggesting good software quality, although improvements are needed in portability and resource utilization. End-users highly accepted the system, implying that it effectively supports task performance and usability. While it is recommended that future development may explore advanced technologies to further improve farm monitoring, decision-making, and productivity; generally the system displays favorable responses, suggesting perceived good efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making, strengthening institutional record management.