The initial cost of implementation is PhP 187,300/hectare with a 1-year return on investment. Potato farmers in Buguias, Benguet secure an estimated annual profit of PhP 47,700/hectare and internal rate of return of 152%. Even if the potato yield is lower, this practice is still much more profitable than using traditional potato varieties.

This practice is commonly applied in upland potato farms especially during wet seasons. In Buguias, varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases are used by potato farmers in high elevation areas. The Igorota or Late Blight Resistant (LBR PO3) is a locally-bred potato variety and is moderately resistant to late blight and leaf miner. The Solibao variety (LBR PO4) exhibits high levels of resistance to late blight showing negligible infection of 1% compared to other potato varieties. However, more research is suggested to identify other disease- and pest-resistant potato varieties, and training should be conducted for the implementation of the practice to ensure its success.

An estimated 5% of potato farmers in Benguet currently adopt this practice but it is projected to increase to 55% in the upcoming years.

Using blight-resistant varieties reduces the pesticide needed to combat late blight. This maintains soil quality and lessens the probability of soil contamination.