Production and management of mango (Mangifera indica L.) at Martija farm in Barangay Sampaguita, San Antonio, Quezon

Date

5-2015

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Horticulture

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Bong M. Salazar

Abstract

The major practice on the production and management of Carabao mango was conducted from May 2014 to March 2015 at Martija Farm in Barangay Sampaguita, San Antonio, Quezon. The farm consisted of ten-year old mango trees, which covered 2.1 ha (out of 5.5 ha farm area), and which were laid-out in square system at 10 m spacing. Open-center canopy pruning was performed after harvest to maintain canopy size, to control pest and diseases, and to initiate leaf flushing. Mango trees were rain-fed, and fertilizers were applied based on the recommendations from soil analysis. Ring-weeding was done in each mango tree, while leguminous cover crops were maintained in between trees. Six months after pruning, flowers were induced using calcium nitrate. Need-based application of chemicals against pest and diseases of developing flowers/fruits were implemented. In addition, fruits were bagged 55 days after flower induction (DAFI), and branches heavily-laden with fruits were supported by propping materials. Harvesting was done 120-135 DAFI. Martija Farm produced 4.3 tons of mango with a total sales of PhP38, 404.00. The total cost of production was PhP106, 143.00 hence the farm lost PhP67, 739.00. The return on investment (ROI) was 0.62, which means that for every peso invested in mango production, the farm lost thirty-eight centavos. While Martija Farm produced an acceptable yield, the very low market price that prevailed during the time of harvest was identified as the direct factor contributing to poor net return. On the average, the unit price of mango at the farm was PhP8.81/kg, which was too low as compared to the cost to produce a kilo of fruit (PhP24.34/kg). Martija Farm was also affected by Typhoon Glenda? in July 2014, which resulted in toppling down of mango trees. Trees with exposed roots were covered with soil. Canopies touching the ground were intensively pruned. Hence, the schedule of operations for the next production cycle was adjusted as the damaged trees were rehabilitated.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

LG 993 2015 A3 /N84

Document Type

Thesis

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