Effects of typhoons and floods on the business performance of rice farmers in Calauan, Laguna

Date

5-2016

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management

College

College of Economics and Management (CEM)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Maria Noriza Q. Herrera

Abstract

This study intended to determine the effects of typhoons and floods to the business performance of rice farmers in Calauan, Laguna. Specifically, the study: 1.) presented the profile of the rice farmers and their farms 2.) determined the effects of typhoons and floods to the business performance of the rice farmers through the four key business functions of production, marketing, finance, and human resources 3.) identified the existing adaptation strategies 4.) assessed the additional profits of adaptation strategies and 5.) recommended courses of action for farmers and the government. The data that were used in the study were derived from a survey conducted to 90 farmers selected through a snowball or convenience sampling. Results showed that the different business functions of production, marketing, finance, and human resources were affected by typhoons and floods. In terms of the production aspect, prices of farm inputs increased and zero harvest was experienced by farmers during typhoons and floods. In relation to marketing, the quality and the farm gate price were reduced. As for human resource, the typhoons and floods resulted to lack of manpower and those who could be tapped asked for higher wages. Finally, in relation to the financial aspect, a comparison on the cost and returns of users of long-term varieties versus the users of short-term varieties were made. The latter was considered less vulnerable to typhoons and floods. It was found that the net return of the users of short-term varieties was higher by Php 7, 280.00.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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