Ilocos Norte has experienced a remarkable increase in corn production in 2024 across both white and yellow corn categories, according to the latest figures.

White Corn production in the province rose to 354.60 metric tons in 2024, a sharp increase from 188.61 metric tons in 2023. Yellow Corn also saw a substantial jump, with production reaching 712.00 metric tons in 2024, up from 341.00 metric tons in 2023.
 

Ilocos Norte Ranks 3rd in Corn Production for the 3rd Quarter of 2024 in the Ilocos Region

The third quarter of 2023 saw a varying contribution to corn production across the provinces of the Ilocos Region. Pangasinan was the leading producer with 40.18 % of the regions total corn production. Ilocos Sur followed with a substantial share of 34.80 % and La Union with 8.76 % share.

Meanwhile, Ilocos Norte, ranked 3rd in comparison to other provinces, contributing 12.66% of the region's total production, a noticeable increase compared to previous years.

Total Area Harvested for Corn Increased by 56.74 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024

Ilocos Norte's corn production continues to show impressive growth, with a significant increase in the area harvested for both white and yellow corn in 2024.

The total area harvested for white corn expanded from 66 hectares in 2023 to 98 hectares in 2024, reflecting a growing interest in this crop. Similarly, the area devoted to yellow corn increased from 75 hectares in 2023 to 123 hectares in 2024. Overall, the total area harvested for corn in Ilocos Norte grew substantially from 141 hectares in 2023 to 221 hectares in 2024, marking a remarkable 56.74% increase. 

Ilocos Norte Corn Yields rise in 3rd Quarter of 2024
    
The province has also seen notable improvements in corn yield in metric tons per hectare in 2024. The yield for white corn increased from 2.86 metric tons per hectare in 2023 to 3.62 metric tons per hectare in 2024, demonstrating a significant boost in productivity. Similarly, yellow corn saw a rise in yield from 4.55 metric tons per hectare in 2023 to 5.79 metric tons per hectare in 2024, indicating higher efficiency in production.

Overall, the total yield for corn in the province grew from 3.76 metric tons per hectare in 2023 to 4.83 metric tons per hectare in 2024, reflecting a 28.33% increase.
 

Sgd. MARILYN P. VERGARA
Chief Statistical Specialist
Ilocos Norte Provincial Statistical Office

MGB/JAS

 

TECHNICAL NOTES

The Corn Production Survey (CPS) is one of the major agricultural surveys conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The CPS is a quarterly survey which generates estimates on corn production, area, yield, and other production-related data that serve as inputs for policy making and programs on corn.

Specifically, the production data generated from the survey are direct inputs to the Value of Production in Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries and to the computation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), accordingly.

Moreover, the survey supports the data needs of planners, policy and decision makers, and other stakeholders in the agriculture sector, particularly the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agriculture (DA) and its attached agencies such as Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), Philippine Council for Agriculture, and Fisheries (PCAF), and the general public.

The outputs from the CPS are disseminated through special release, bulletin, publications, and statistical tables at the PSA Website and OpenSTAT portal, as follows:

a. Bulletin (quarterly)
Palay and Corn Quarterly Bulletin

b. Infographics (quarterly)
Palay and Corn

c. Publication (annual)
Crop Statistics of the Philippines
Corn Production in the Philippines

d. Statistical Tables at OpenSTAT portal
Palay and Corn: Volume of Production by Ecosystem/Crop Type, by Quarter, by Semester, by Year, by Region and by Province
Palay and Corn: Area Harvested by Ecosystem/ Crop Type, by Quarter, by Semester, by Year, by Region and by Province