Analysis of the productivity and profitability of pineapple farms in Tagaytay, Cavite

Date

4-2012

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Alessandro A. Manilay

Committee Member

Ma. Eden S. Piadozo, Salvador Catelo

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the productivity and profitability of pineapple farming in Tagaytay, Cavite. Specifically, it sought to (1) determine the management practices performed by pineapple farmers in Tagaytay, Cavite; (2) determine the productivity of pineapple farms; (3) determine the profit received by pineapple farmers; (4) evaluate the financial condition of pineapple farmers in terms of liquidity and solvency; and (5) formulate recommendations to improve profitability and productivity of pineapple farming in Tagaytay.

The study was conducted in Tagaytay, Cavite which is one of the major producers of pineapple in Luzon. Primary data were gathered through an interview with the use of a pre-tested questionnaire. The study intended to conduct a complete enumeration of the forty nine farmers, however, only thirty two were available at the time that the interviews were conducted. Secondary data were gathered from the Agricultural Extension Officers, the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics, and the website of other relevant data sources. The study used descriptive and tabular analysis, productivity analysis, cost and return analysis and, liquidity and solvency analysis.

The farmers from Tagaytay with a farm size of less than or equal to 0.5 hectares cultivated and harvested from 100% of their land area while farmers who operate farms larger than 0.5 hectares harvest on a staggered basis. They subdivide their farms into smaller areas to be able to harvest pineapple at different time periods to maintain the appropriate supply level in the market. In this study, the farms were grouped into three clusters according to their farm sizes. The first cluster is composed of farms that harvest from 0.1 to 0.5. The second cluster is comprised of farms with an area harvested ranging from 0.75 to 2 hectares while the third cluster harvested 0.9 hectares. The cultural management practices include land preparation, planting, fertilizer application, ethrel application, pest and weed control and harvesting.

There is an increase in the average productivity from cluster I to cluster III most likely due to economies of scale. However, a detailed explanation of the difference in productivity cannot be done because analysis of input utilization by cluster was not conducted. Nevertheless, it was found that the bulk of the cost in producing pineapples in Tagaytay City came from the acquisition of fertilizers, planting materials, hired labor and land rent. The farms from the three clusters have a positive net operating income. This means that the farms in this area are profitable. However, it must be noted that the study only covered the most recent harvest period which coincided with the lean harvest months. Peak season of pineapple in Tagaytay City was not included and therefore was not studied. The study also showed that all three clusters of the pineapple farms in Tagaytay were all liquid and solvent.

It is recommended to conduct a research that will determine the productivity and profitability of pineapples during the peak season. It is also recommended to conduct a research on the input analysis on the production of pineapples in Tagaytay. This will give an in depth explanation on the increasing trend in the productivity of the three clusters

Language

English

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