Overview
Identification
Country
PhilippinesTitle
Survey on Costs and Returns of Cassava Production 2014
Study Type
Agricultural Survey Series Information
The 2014 Survey on Costs and Returns of Cassava Production is the second of the series. The first one was conducted in 1998 by the then Bureau of Agricultural Statistics.
ID Number PHL-PSA-CRS-CASSAVA-2014-v.3 |
Version
Version Description
V.3: Public Use File
Overview
Abstract
The survey aimed to generate updated data on levels and structure of production costs and returns. Specifically, it was conducted to detemine the indicators of profitability such as gross and net returns, returns above cash costs, net profit - cost ratio, etc.; usage of materials and labor inputs; and other related socio-economic variables including information on new production technologies.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Units of Analysis
Sample farmers who harvested cassava within the reference period and knowledgeable on the details of cassava farming particularly on investments, material inputs, labor expenses incurred and disposition of produce were the units of analysis of the survey.
Scope
Notes
The scope of the survey included the following:
BLOCK A. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
This block collects information on the geographic location where the sample farmer resides.
BLOCK B. SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION
This block aims to gather the demographic characteristics of the sample farmer.
BLOCK C. BASIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FARM
This block collects basic information about the farm(s) operated by the sample farmer.
BLOCK D. FARM INVESTMENTS (owned and used in the focus parcel)
This block captures information on all investment items owned and used/utilized by the sample farmer in cassava production during the last completed harvest within April 2013 to March 2014.
BLOCK E. MATERIAL INPUTS (used in the focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the usage and costs of material inputs of the sample farmer in his cassava production during the last completed cropping period.
BLOCK F. LABOR INPUTS (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information pertaining to labor utilization in the production of cassava during the reference period. The sources of labor are operator, family, exchange labor (bayanihan) and hired labor. The latter may include permanent worker, contract labor or "pakyaw" system wherein the performance of multiple farming activities is contracted for a certain amount.
BLOCK G. OTHER PRODUCTION COSTS (in focus parcel)
This block gathers other items of production cost incurred on the focus parcel during the reference period. Payments may be cash or non-cash.
BLOCK H. PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the gross volume of cassava harvested in the focus parcel during the last completed cropping within April 2013 to March 2014 as well as the breakdown of disposition.
BLOCK I. PRODUCTION RELATED INFORMATION (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the problems affecting cassava production during the reference period.
BLOCK J. MARKETING RELATED INFORMATION (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the problems encountered in marketing their produce during the reference period.
BLOCK K. ACCESS TO CREDIT (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information regarding loans availed of by the sample farmer/operator for cassava production during the reference period.
BLOCK L. FARMER’S PARTICIPATION IN CASSAVA PROGRAMS / PROJECTS
This block aims to collect information on the farmer's participation in cassava program and projects during the reference period.
BLOCK M. OTHER INFORMATION (for cassava only)
This block aims to gather information relative to the effect of climate change in cassava production and organic farming practices. Also, the sample farmer/ operators membership in any farmer's organization and benefits received are solicited.
BLOCK N. PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This block aims to compile the plans and recommendations of the sample farmer/operator for the improvement of his/her cassava production.
Topics
| Topic | Vocabulary | URI |
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Agriculture, forestry, fisheries
| Philippine Statistics Authority | |
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Business and agricultural surveys
| Philippine Statistics Authority | |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
The survey covered six (6) cassava producing provinces namely: Camarines Sur, Bohol, Bukidnon, Basilan, Lanao Del Sur and Sulu.
Universe
The survey covered farmers who harvested cassava within the reference period and knowledgeable on the details of cassava farming particularly on investments, material inputs, labor expenses incurred and disposition of produce. The reference period was the production for the last completed harvest within April 2013 to March 2014.
Producers and Sponsors
Primary Investigator(s)
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|
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Philippine Statistics Authority
| National Economic and Development Authority |
Funding
| Name | Abbreviation | Role |
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Government of the Philippines
| GOP | Full funding |
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-- Department of Agriculture
| DA | Survey operations |
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-- Philippine Statistics Authority
| PSA | All other expenses |
Metadata Production
Metadata Produced By
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|
| Agricultural Accounts Division | AAD | Philippine Statistics Authority | Documenter |
Date of Metadata Production
2017-06-19
DDI Document Version
Version 1.0- First metadata documentation of CRS Cassava 2014
DDI Document ID
DDI-PHL-PSA-CRS-CASSAVA-2014-v1
Metadata in PDF