A capstone internship on the dairy production, processing, and marketing as the Dairy Training and Research Institute

Date

2025

Adviser

Oliver C. Ocampo

Principal

Mabel S. Buela

Abstract

The local dairy industry struggles to thrive due to the humid climate and archipelagic geography of the Philippines, leading to the importation of 99% of the country’s dairy products. However, despite the challenges faced by the local dairy industry, it still promises significant potential for profit and self-sufficiency. During an 80-hour internship at the Dairy Training and Research Institute (DTRI)—encompassing the production, processing, and marketing departments—the researchers produced an internship narrative, recorded through a research journal, analyzed through the different measures of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFP) to recognize the skills and practices needed in dairy production. DTRI was observed to follow these good practices throughout the internship period with little to no errors and deviations. Furthermore, financial reports provided by DTRI from the previous year (2024) underwent a profitability and efficiency analysis to identify the potential of the local dairy industry. The profitability analysis revealed a 37.77% Gross Profit Margin (GPM), 26.79% Operating Profit Margin (OPM), and 17.42% Net Profit Margin (NPM), revealing the strong profitability potential of the local dairy industry. On the other hand, the efficiency ratios revealed an Inventory Turnover Ratio (ITR) of 45.43, and a Days Sales in Inventory (DSI) of 8.03, indicating DTRI’s effective optimization of goods. Along with a SWOT analysis, the researchers synthesized their findings using the Harvard Case Study format to identify the immediate issues the institution faces and formulate possible solutions as recommendations for improvement. Major challenges in DTRI include a limited university budget, an inefficient procurement process, inadequate cattle count, and an insufficient number of staff. However, proposed solutions to these issues include encouragement of local dairy farmers, proper procurement planning, assistance from the National Dairy Authority (NDA), and community involvement.

Language

English

Location

UP Rural High School

Notes

To access this capstone, please contact the UP Rural High School Library at uprhslibrary.uplb@up.edu.ph. You may also visit the library in person, provided you secure prior confirmation from the librarian. We will be happy to assist you.

Document Type

Capstone

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