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Issue No. 20, Series of 2016
Results from the Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
Palay and corn production in Region I registered positive output in 3rd quarter 2016 as compared to its respective levels in 3rd quarter 2015.
Palay
After two consecutive quarters of negative growths, the overall palay production of Region I in 3rd quarter 2016 registered positive gains in output. From 98,963 metric tons production in the same period last year, it grew to 152,133 metric tons this 3rd quarter 2016. All provinces posted higher production. Both harvest area and yield per hectare in the region also increased during the said period.
Figure 1. Palay Production Estimates: 3rd Quarter 2016 vs 3rdQuarter 2015, Region I
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
Table 1. Palay Production Estimates by Province, Region I, 3rd Quarter 2016 vs 3rd Quarter 2015
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
The province of Pangasinan, which shared 52.9 percent to the total palay production in Region I, grew from 37,705 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015 to 80,508 metric tons this 3rd quarter 2016. Early onset of rainfall allowed more plantings in both irrigated and rainfed ecosystems. Total harvest area of the province expanded by 99.4 percent from 9,268 hectares to 18,485 hectares. The overall yield per hectare also improved from 4.07 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015 to 4.36 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2016.
The province of Ilocos Norte, which ranked second in terms of volume of production in 3rd quarter 2016, also registered increase in output from 36,797 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015 to 36,899 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2016. Even if there was shrinkage in the overall harvest area of the province, higher hybrid utilization and increased usage certified seeds, coupled with the occurrence of favourable rains contributed to the overall gains in output. The yield per hectare improved from 4.58 metric tons to 4.77 metric tons.
Palay production in the province of Ilocos Sur also grew by 50.6 percent in 3rd quarter 2016. From its level of production of 14,114 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015, it went up to 21,249 metric tons this year. More plantings were reported due to early onset of rains, and some irrigated palay areas that are supposed to be harvested in 4th quarter 2016 were already harvested this 3rd quarter 2016. The overall yield per hectare of the province also increased from 4.31 metric tons to 4.56 metric tons.
For La Union, palay production went up by 30.3 percent from 10,347 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2016 to 13,479 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2016. Total harvest area of the province increased from 2,279 hectares in 3rd quarter 2015 to 2,831 hectares this year due to early occurrence of rains. Overall yield per hectare also improved from 4.54 metric tons to 4.76 metric tons.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
In terms of area harvested, the province of Pangasinan has the largest. It has a share of 54.8 percent to the total harvested area of palay in Region I in 3rd quarter 2016. It was followed by Ilocos Norte with 22.9 percent, Ilocos Sur with 13.8 percent, and La Union with 8.4 percent.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
Corn
Corn production in Region I in 3rd quarter 2016 posted at 11,003 metric tons, or 16.7 percent higher than its output in 3rd quarter 2015. It was contributed by yellow corn, and the provinces of Ilocos Sur and Pangasinan posted increases in production. The overall harvest area expanded by 8.9 percent from 2,477 hectares to 2,697 hectares. Yield, in metric ton per hectare, also improved from 3.81 to 4.08.
Figure 4. Corn Production Estimates: 3rd Quarter 2016 vs 3rd Quarter 2015, Region I
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
The province of Pangasinan shared the bulk of corn harvest in 3rd quarter 2016 with a share of 35.3 percent to the total corn production in Region I. Total corn production of the province grew from 1,820 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015 to 3,880 metric tons this year. The overall harvest area of the province expanded from 440 hectares to 830 hectares in 3rd quarter 2016 due to availability of early maturing varieties, and increased demand of corn in cobs. The overall yield per hectare improved from 4.14 metric tons to 4.67 metric tons due to sustained use of high yielding varieties.
The province of Ilocos Sur, which ranked second in terms of volume of production, also registered positive growth of 19.5 percent. From its output of 3,013 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015, it went up to 3,602 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2016. Increased plantings were noted due to availability of seeds, and there were movement of harvest from 2nd quarter 2016. Thus, total harvest area in 3rd quarter 2016 increased by 10.4 percent. The overall yield of the province improved from 3.74 metric tons per hectare to 4.05 metric tons per hectare.
Table 2. Corn Production Estimates by Province, Region I, 3rd Quarter 2016 vs 3rd Quarter 2015
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
Meanwhile, corn production of Ilocos Norte went down from 3,154 metric tons in 3rd quarter 2015 to 2,363 metric tons this 3rd quarter 2016. Some plantings which are supposed to be harvested in 3rd quarter are yet to be harvested in 4th quarter, thus, total area harvested in 3rd quarter 2016 decreased by 22.0 percent. Overall yield per hectare of the province also declined from 3.84 metric tons to 3.69 metric tons.
The province of La Union also registered negative growth in output in 3rd quarter2016. From the 1,445 metric tons volume of production in 3rd quarter 2015, it went down to 1,158 metric tons this 3rd quarter 2016. The overall harvest area of the province decreased by 17.8 percent as some areas were planted with palay. Its overall yield went down from 3.52 metric tons per hectare to 3.43 metric tons per hectare due to the effect of rains during the tasseling stage.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
In terms of harvest area of corn, the province of Ilocos Sur has the largest in 3rd quarter 2016. It shared 33.0 percent to the total harvest area of Region I. It was followed by Pangasinan with 30.8 percent, Ilocos Norte with 23.7 percent, and La Union with 12.5 percent.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
Meanwhile, corn areas of the region were planted with 56.3 percent of white corn, while the rest were planted with yellow corn in 3rd quarter 2016.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority, Palay and Corn Production Survey, October 2016 Round
TECHNICAL NOTES
· The Palay and Corn Production Survey (PCPS) covers sample farming households in sample barangays in all provinces. Starting this 2016, Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental are included in Negros Island Region (NIR). The PCPS is conducted quarterly with the quarters as the reference periods, as follows:
April Round Survey - January to March
July Round Survey - April to June
October Round Survey - July to September
January Round Survey - October to December
· The objective of the survey is to generate estimates and forecasts on palay/corn area, production and yield.
· The purpose of this survey is to provide data inputs for policies and programs on rice and corn.
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