Comparative demand analysis for rice of urban and rural households in Calamba, Laguna, 2011

Date

2011

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

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Abstract

The general objective of the study was to analyze the demand for rice in Calamba, Laguna. Specifically, this study determined and compared the demand for rice in rural and urban areas of Calamba, Laguna; determined the factors that affect the demand for rice in Calamba, Laguna; and came up with recommendations based on the results. The study area was Calamba, Laguna with barangays Kay-Anlog and Barangay Uno representing the rural and urban areas, respectively. Sixty households from each barangay were randomly selected. Primary data collected from the household included

characteristics, prices of food items and food consumption were gathered using a pre- tested questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, comparison of

means and regression analysis. Generally, the prices of food items that urban households bought were higher than that of rural households. There were significant differences between the two types of households by the price of food items such as rice, pork, fish and bread. Rural households had significantly higher rice consumption than urban households. Rural respondents bought cheaper rice compared to urban households and consumed more of it. The wet market was the most popular sources of rice for urban households and accessibility was the number one reason for the choice of the place of purchase of rice. Generally, urban households had higher food consumption compared to rural households except for rice and white corn. There were significant differences between the two types of household’s consumption of pork, bread and white corn. Fish consumption was the only food item that showed no significant difference between rural and urban households. The total food expenditure of urban households was significantly higher compared to rural households except for rice and white corn expenditures. Rice and pork had the biggest share in food expenditure of rural and urban households, respectively. The own price of rice, household income and price of white corn were significant factors that affected the demand for rice of rural households while the only significant explanatory variable that influenced household rice consumption of urban households was household size. Generally, the demand for rice was inelastic and that changes in the different factors will not significantly affect its consumption levels. The following are suggested courses of actions to help the underprivileged people in the rural areas: making NFA rice more available and accessible in rural areas that need it the most; Inclusion of white corn as one of the priority commodities of Calamba City; Promotion of more livelihood activities to increase household income; and conduct of similar studies in other areas of the country.

Language

English

Location

UPLB College of Economics and Management (CEM)

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