Palay and Corn Stocks Survey
The general purpose of the Palay and Corn Stocks Survey of households is to gather information on the current level of stock being maintained by farming and non-farming households. The data to be generated from the survey seek to serve the following objectives:
1. To generate estimates of current stocks of rice and corn in farming and non-farming households;
2. To serve as inputs in the analysis of the seasonal trends and variations in the supply of rice and corn;
3. To serve as inputs for forecasting future supply, demand and prices of palay and corn;
4. To assist policy-makers in the formulation, implementation and administration of agricultural economic programs; and
5. To guide farmers in their decision making relative to their agricultural activities geared towards improvement of their profitability.