OE-NADA of the proposed ARCCESS sub-project: hybrid corn production and marketing Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro (final report)

Date

2023

Abstract

The Malawan Matabiaga Multipurpose Cooperative (MAMAMUCO) is located in the MAGSAMA ARC., Brgy. [village] Malawaan, Rizal, Occidental Mindoro. The 226 members of the cooperative are mostly rice and corn producers. The cooperative generates income through various business which include palay and corn marketing, piglet dispersal, thresher rental payment, solar dyer rental, truck rental, hand tractor rental, flatbed dryer rental and warehousing service fees. In 2014, the cooperative has been certified to participate in rice importing through the National Food Authority (NFA). Instability of market conditions particularly on the price of hybrid corn remains to be the biggest hurdle that MAMAMUCO members face. The cooperative therefore is keen on lowering the cost of production to provide enough buffer on the profit margin of farmers since the market price proves to be erratic. The lower production cost improve incomes, the cooperative hopes to acquire one big tractor, three corn shellers , three shallow tube wells with the engine/pump, extend the area being used as solar dryer (to accommodate additional 300 bags), and one combine-thresher. Overall, the cooperative has a good standing with the OMA. Level 5 rating, a current ratio of 1.2 in 2013. The cooperative has likewise been issued a certificate of good standing by the NFA for rice trading purposes, financial assistance, and BIR tax exemption purpose by the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in 2014.

Language

English

Document Type

Article

En – AGROVOC descriptors

MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVES; MAIZE; HYBRIDS; PLANT PRODUCTION; MARKETING; PROFITABILITY; EXTENSION ACTIVITIES; COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES; PHILIPPINES

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