Analysis of Land Conversion, Rice Land Values, and Paddy Rice Productivity and Profitability in Santa Rosa, Laguna, 2021

Date

6-2024

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Jayson S. Cabral

Committee Member

Geny F. Lapiña, Maria Angeles O. Catelo

Abstract

This study analyzed the land conversion, rice land values, and paddy rice productivity and profitability in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. Specifically, it aimed to describe the trends for paddy rice production and rice land area; characterize land conversion; assess the productivity of paddy rice farms; estimate the profitability and foregone income of paddy rice production; and estimate the value of rice land. A total of 31 farmers were interviewed for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, GIS mapping, cost and return analysis, and analysis of rice land values. GIS maps from 1980 and 2015 documented Santa Rosa's landscape transformation, which showed a significant shift from agricultural to industrial, commercial, and residential uses. By 2015, the eastern side of the city had become mainly residential, while the western side saw industrial and mixed-use developments. Despite these changes, agricultural land persisted scattered around the city, particularly for paddy rice and high-value crops. A land cover map for 2021 revealed that majority of the city had medium to high levels of built- up areas, as fewer patches of rice land remained. From 2009 to 2020, there was a notable reduction in paddy rice land, with a total loss of 319.10 hectares, a 64.60 percent decrease. The study found that farms in Santa Rosa were productive and ranged 3.76MT to 4.22MT per hectare in the dry season. Wet season farming was slightly less productive and ranged from 2.37MT to 2.81MT per hectare. Dry season farming was generally profitable, with net incomes ranging from PhP24,225.00 to PhP39,308.33 per hectare. However, the wet season presented challenges, with some farms incurred losses ranging from PhP3,364.29 loss to PhP9,756.67 net income per hectare. Among the seven barangays of the respondents, six barangays were categorized as having medium to high levels of built- up area. Only Malitlit had low levels of built-up area, as well as being productive and profitable. The study also computed the net present value (NPV) of rice farms over 20 years, revealing significant variation across different barangays. Barangay Macabling had the highest NPV of PhP862,947.76, while Barangay Sinalhan had the lowest at PhP284,914.54. These disparities highlighted the varying economic viability of rice farming in the area. Moreover, the estimated market value of rice land was significantly higher than the NPV over 20 years which may lead to many farmers and landowners to consider converting or selling their land. The study recommended strict enforcement of zoning regulations to protect historically productive rice land; targeted intervention through input subsidies and bulk purchasing; mechanization and proper training programs; and maintenance of irrigation canal and trash management. Furthermore, this study recommended that future research be conducted on factors affecting land conversion and the dynamics between tenant farmer and landowner.

Language

English

LC Subject

Rice trade

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Call Number

LG 993.5 2024 A14 E88

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