During 1981, the Bicol Community Survey gathered data from 100 barangays located in the same provinces of the Philippines that were sampled by the BICOL MULTIPURPOSE SURVEY (BMS), 1978: PHILIPPINES: Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. Barangays are political subdivisions equivalent to villages in rural areas and to neighborhoods in urban areas. Data were gathered at the community level from barangay heads, health care providers (both public and private), traditional birth practitioners (hilots), traditional healers (herbolario), and barangay residents using a questionnaire divided into six different sections, each with its own particular focus. The six sections correspond to the six data files in this collection. Part 1, Infant Food Prices, contains information from one store in each barangay on content, availability, and price information of infant foods. Part 2, Health Services: Availability and Distance, contains one observation for each barangay from either barangay captains, barangay officials, or housewives regarding the time and cost of travel to health providers, both public and private. Part 3, Health Services: Prices and Quality, provides information from 518 heads of health care facilities, private health care professionals, traditional birth practitioners, and traditional healers about travel costs, costs per visit, and costs for prescribed medication. Part 4, Promotional Practices of Infant Food Companies, offers responses from hilots, heads of health facilities, and private professionals about brands of infant formula available, whether free samples and pamphlets were provided, and whether supplies such as pads, pencils, equipment, or posters were donated. Part 5, Environmental Sanitation, provides data from sanitary inspectors on water availability, water conditions, and garbage disposal within the barangay. For Part 6, Health Professionals Survey Data, heads of facilities and private professionals were given a self-administered survey regarding the demographic, educational, and employment characteristics of workers, along with their knowledge of and attitude toward breast-feeding. Interviews conducted with hilots by field workers using the same questionnaire are also included.

Abstract

Information on onion farming will help provide directions to agricultural entrpreneurs and investors. It also serves the statistical requirements of onion growers and policy makers for planning and decision making regarding onion production and marketing.

The survey aimed at generating 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.

Geographic coverage

The survey covered the top three (3) onion producing provinces namely: Ilocos Norte, Pangasinan and Nueva Ecija.

Analysis unit

Agricultural holdings

Universe

The survey covered all onion farms with harvests during the last completed cropping in 2006 as the reference period.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The domain of the study was the province, with the last completed production cycle in 2006 as reference period. The lists of onion producing barangays by province prepared by the concerned BAS Provincial Operations Centers (POCs) served as the sampling frame for this study. The lists contained data on area devoted to onion production and number of onion farmers as of 2006. These data were obtained from the Municipal Agriculturist Offices, Agricultural Technicians, barangay officials and other key informants in the barangays and updated results of the Barangay Screening Survey (BSS).

A two-stage sampling design was employed with the barangay as the primary sampling unit and the onion farmer as the secondary and ultimate sampling unit. The barangays were drawn using systematic sampling from an ordered list of barangays with at least five onion farmers. Systematic sampling was used so that both large and small barangays in the province in terms of onion production would be represented in the sample. On the other hand, sample operators were identified using snowball approach during data collection. During the search for sample operators, a set of screening questions was applied to see to it that the samples satisfy the following criteria: 1) must be engaged in onion production, and 2) must have harvested onion in 2006.

The total sample size was 100 onion growers per province and this was equally allocated to 20 sample barangays. The survey resulted in the following distribution of sample farmers by province: 1. Ilocos Norte (100) 2. Pangasinan (100) 3. Nueva Ecija (100)

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face paper [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Manual editing was initially done at the Provincial Operations Center during and after data collection using the CRS editing guidelines prepared by the Central Office. The edited questionnaires were again checked at the Central Office. Coding and encoding were likewise done at the Central Office.

The document on Editing Guidelines is provided in the technical documents.

Response rate

Response rate of 100 percent

Data appraisal

Series of reviews were done to assess the quality of the data in terms of reliability and acceptability. A comparison with the results of past surveys on input usage, labor utilization, production cost and return structure of onion was made.

Abstract

The profitability of garlic is one of the primary concerns among planners and policy makers in setting-up goals and strategies as they prepare the sector for global competition. Likewise, this is the concern of agribusiness players who are interested to venture in garlic farming. Thus, the need to generate updated information on the costs and returns of producing garlic which can guide concerned stakeholders in their decision making.

Information on costs and returns in garlic production is a critical input for the improvement of the supply/volume chain and enhancing the food security situation in the country.

The survey aimed to generate updated data on levels and structure of production costs and returns. Specifically, it was conducted to determine the indicators of profitability such as gross and net returns, returns above cash costs, net profit - cost ratio, etc.; average use of materials and labor inputs; and other related socio-economic variables including information on new production technologies.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage

Analysis unit

Agricultural holdings

Universe

The survey covered all garlic farms with harvest during the last completed cropping in 2006 as the reference period.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The domain of the study was the province, with the last completed production cycle in 2006 as reference period. The lists of garlic producing barangays by province prepared by the concerned BAS Provincial Operations Centers (POCs) served as the sampling frame for this study. The lists contained data on the area devoted to garlic production and number of garlic farmers by barangay as of 2006. These data were obtained from the Municipal Agriculturist Offices, Agricultural Technicians, barangay officials and other key informants in the barangay and updated results of the Barangay Screening Survey (BSS).

A two-stage sampling design was employed with the barangays as the primary sampling unit, and the garlic farmers as the secondary and ultimate sampling unit. The barangays were drawn using systematic sampling from an ordered list of barangays with at least five (5) garlic farmers. Systematic sampling was used in the selection of sample barangays so that both large and small barangays in terms of area would be represented in the sample. For Nueva Ecija, all garlic producing barangays were taken as samples. Sample farmers were identified using snowball approach during data collection. During the search for sample operators, a set of screening questions was applied to see to it that the samples satisfied the following criteria: 1) must be engaged in garlic farming, and 2) must have harvested garlic in 2006.

The sample size was 100 garlic farmers each in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, equally allocated to 20 sample barangays. In Nueva Ecija, the sample size was 80 garlic farmers.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face paper [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Manual editing was initially done at the Provincial Operations Center during and after data collection using the CRS editing guidelines prepared by the Central Office. The edited questionnaires were again checked at the Central Office. Coding and encoding were likewise done at the Central Office.

The document on Editing Guidelines is provided in the technical documents.

Response rate

Response rate of 100 percent

Data appraisal

Series of reviews were done to assess the quality of the data in terms of reliability and acceptability. A comparison with the results of past surveys on input usage, labor utilization, production cost and return structure of garlic was made.

Abstract

The profitability of producing milkfish is one of the primary concerns among planners and policy makers in setting up goals and strategies for the development of fisheries. Likewise, this is the concern of agribusiness players who are interested to venture in milkfish farming.

The survey aimed to generate updated data on the levels and structure of costs and returns of milkfish production. Specifically, it was conducted to determine the production cost structures; 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.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage

Analysis unit

Agricultural holdings

Universe

The survey covered all milkfish ponds with harvests during the last completed production cycle in 2006 as the reference period.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The survey covered fishpond operators in the top four (4) milkfish producing provinces in the country namely: Pangasinan, Bulacan, Iloilo and Capiz. The domain of the study was the province, with the last completed production cycle in 2006 as the reference period. The lists of milkfish producing barangays by province prepared by the concerned BAS Provincial Operations Centers (POCs) were used as the sampling frame for this study. The lists contained data on the area devoted to milkfish production and number of milkfish pond operators by barangay as of 2006. These data were obtained from BAS-BFAR lists of aquafarms, updated Barangay Screening Survey (BSS) data, existing POC lists and the local government units.

A two-stage sampling design was employed with the barangay as the primary sampling unit and the fishpond operator as the secondary and ultimate sampling unit. The barangays were drawn using systematic sampling from an ordered list of barangays with at least five (5) milkfish pond operators. Systematic sampling was used so that both large and small farm operators in the province in terms of milkfish production would be represented in the sample. On the other hand, sample operators were identified using snowball approach during data collection. During the search for sample operators, a set of screening questions was applied to see to it that the samples satisfy the following criteria: 1. must be engaged in milkfish culture in fishpond, and 2. must have harvested milkfish in 2006

The total sample size was 100 fishpond operators per province, equally allocated to 20 sample barangays. Following was the distribution of sample fishpond operators by province: 1. Pangasinan (100) : All monoculture 2. Bulacan (100) : 69 monoculture and 31 polyculture
3. Capiz (99) : 94 monoculture and 5 polyculture 4. Iloilo (100) : 95 monoculture and 5 polyculture

All four provinces (399) : 358 monoculture and 41 polyculture. In Capiz, one sample did not satisfy the second survey criterion, i.e. there was no reported production.

The data attached in the data set include only monoculture.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face paper [f2f]

Cleaning operations

Manual editing was initially done at the Provincial Operations Center during and after data collection using the CRS editing guidelines prepared by the Central Office. The edited questionnaires were again checked at the Central Office. Coding and encoding were likewise done at the Central Office.

Response rate

Response rate of 99.8 percent

Data appraisal

A series of reviews was done to assess the quality of the data in terms of reliability and acceptability. A comparison with the results of past surveys on input usage, labor utilization, production cost and return structure of milkfish was made.

Abstract

The Republic of the Philippines is making great efforts to develop agriculture at a pace necessary to meet the food requirements of the fast growing population. It has become necessary to use current agricultural statistics that will help present an accurate picture of the country's food situation. Especially important, is the expected supply and consumption requirements of the people, particularly of meat products. The Backyard Livestock and Poultry Survey (BLPS) seek to provide such information.

The data to be obtained from this survey would not only be important from the point of view of the national economy but also from that of the farmer. The government should have available accurate information with which to anchor its major agricultural policy decisions, of which the farmers are the ultimate beneficiaries. For instance, a decision on whether to import or export livestock and poultry products has its effects not only on the national economy but also on the individual farmer. Such national decision will directly affect the raising and trading decisions of livestock and poultry raisers in the country.

The BLPS is one of the four major surveys for livestock and poultry. This survey aims to generate primary data on inventory/population, and supply and disposition of animals from backyard farms (small holders). Specifically, the survey gears to generate information on the following: Livestock and Poultry inventory and production; and Current egg production for ducks and chicken.

Moreover, BLPS shall also aid the policy makers in generating sound policy decision on the improvement of backyard farms for the welfare of the farmers.

Geographic coverage

National Coverage

Analysis unit

Households

Universe

The survey covered all backyard farms. Backyard Farm refers to a farm or household whether farming or non-farming operated by a farmer/household that raises at least one of the following:

1. Livestock · Less than 21 heads of adult and zero head of young · Less than 41 heads of young animals · Less than 10 heads of adult and 22 heads of young

2. Poultry · Less than 500 layers, or 1,000 broilers · Less than 100 layers and 100 broilers if raised in combination · Less than 100 head of duck regardless of age

A backyard farm is categorized by its household classification. There are two (2) household classification. These are farming households and non-farming households.

The farming household is any household in which a member operates an agricultural land, either solely or jointly with other members, and the aggregate area operated by the operator-members of such household qualifies to be called a farm. The non-farming household is any household in which a member operates an agricultural land, either solely or jointly with other members, and the aggregate area operated by the operator-members of such household does not qualify as a farm.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The BLPS uses the Palay and Corn Production Survey (PCPS) frame. There are four (4) replicates of the PCPS but the BLPS covers only one (1) replicate, consisting of one barangay per replicate. The BLPS employs a two-stage stratified sampling with the barangay as the primary sampling unit (PSU) and the household as the secondary sampling unit (SSU). Sample selection is done as follows.

First Stage (Primary) Sampling Unit Selection Selection of sample barangays is based on pre-determined classification of provinces. For provinces whose major crop is either palay or corn, ten (10) sample barangays are covered. For provinces where both palay and corn are the major crops (called overlap provinces), five (5) barangays are drawn from palay barangays and another five (5) barangays from corn barangays. Finally, for other provinces (those whose major crop grown is neither palay nor corn), only five (5) sample barangays are drawn.

Second Stage (Secondary) Sampling Unit Selection All PCPS sample farming households in the BLPS sample barangay are covered. To represent the non-farming group in each sample barangay, additional five (5) non-farming households are selected through the right coverage approach with a defined starting point and random start.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Response rate

Response rate refers to the ratio of sample households who responded to the survey to the total number of sample households, expressed as a percentage. The response rate for January, 2016 Round is above 85%.

Abstract

The profitability of producing milkfish is one of the primary concerns among planners and policy makers in setting up goals and strategies for the development of fisheries. Likewise, this is the concern of agribusiness players who are interested to venture in milkfish farming.

The survey aimed to generate updated data on the levels and structure of costs and returns of milkfish production. Specifically, it was conducted to determine the production cost structures; 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.

Geographic coverage

The survey covered the top four (4) milkfish producing provinces namely: Pangasinan, Bulacan, Capiz and Iloilo.

Analysis unit

Milkfish pond operators and milkfish ponds with harvests during the reference period

Universe

The survey covered all milkfish ponds with harvests during the last completed production cycle in 2006 as the reference period.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

The survey covered fishpond operators in the top four (4) milkfish producing provinces in the country namely: Pangasinan, Bulacan, Iloilo and Capiz. The domain of the study was the province, with the last completed production cycle in 2006 as the reference period.

The lists of milkfish producing barangays by province prepared by the concerned BAS Provincial Operations Centers (POCs) were used as the sampling frame for this study. The lists contained data on the area devoted to milkfish production and number of milkfish pond operators by barangay as of 2006. These data were obtained from BAS-BFAR lists of aquafarms, updated Barangay Screening Survey (BSS) data, existing POC lists and the local government units.

A two-stage sampling design was employed with the barangay as the primary sampling unit and the fishpond operator as the secondary and ultimate sampling unit. The barangays were drawn using systematic sampling from an ordered list of barangays with at least five (5) milkfish pond operators. Systematic sampling was used so that both large and small farm operators in the province in terms of milkfish production would be represented in the sample. On the other hand, sample operators were identified using snowball approach during data collection. During the search for sample operators, a set of screening questions was applied to see to it that the samples satisfy the following criteria:

1. must be engaged in milkfish culture in fishpond, and
2. must have harvested milkfish in 2006

The total sample size was 100 fishpond operators per province, equally allocated to 20 sample barangays. Following was the distribution of sample fishpond operators by province.

Pangasinan (100) : All monoculture Bulacan (100) : 69 monoculture and 31 polyculture
Capiz (99) : 94 monoculture and 5 polyculture Iloilo (100) : 95 monoculture and 5 polyculture

All four provinces (399) : 358 monoculture and 41 polyculture

In Capiz, one sample did not satisfy the second survey criterion, i.e. there was no reported production.

The data attached in the Data Set include only monoculture.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

A structured questionnaire written in English was used. It was designed in tabular form and other parts were in question type format. The data items/variables in the questionnaire were based on the previous (2001) questionnaires with some modifications and additions.

The questionnaire was pre-tested and reviewed before its implementation.

The questionnaire consisted of 9 pages covering 13 blocks as follows:

A. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION includes the location of the farm such as the name of the region, province, city/municipality and barangay.

B. SAMPLE IDENTIFICATION such as the name, age, sex, highest educational attainment, main occupation and number of years engaged in milkfish production, name of the respondent and relationship of respondent to owner/operator.

C. AQUAFARM CHARACTERISTICS include the name of aquafarm, physical area of aquafarm, number of ponds and its size, tenurial status, aquafarm environment and culture method adopted.

D. FARM INVESTMENTS cover data on inventory of farm investments used, year and cost of acquisition, repairs and improvement cost, estimated life and percent of use in the focus pond.

E. MATERIAL INPUTS contain data on the quantity and cost of stocking materials, fertilizers, lime, pesticides, disease prevention and pollution control and other chemicals.

F. LABOR INPUTS cover data on labor utilization (in terms of mandays) and labor cost by type of farming activity, by source of labor and by sex and food cost incurred.

G. OTHER PRODUCTION COSTS include data on cash and non-cash payments for land tax, salaries and wages, lease/rental, rental value of owned land, rentals of machine and tools, fuel and oil, transport costs of inputs, license/permits, electricity, and interest payment on loans.

H. PRODUCTION AND DISPOSITION contain data on volume of milkfish production and its disposition in terms of sold, harvesters' share, caretakers' share, other laborers' share, landowners' share, lease/rental, for home consumption, given away, and other dispositions.

I. BUYER INFORMATION contain data on the major buyer of milkfish.

J. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED include problems affecting production and marketing of milkfish.

K. ACCESS TO CREDIT covers data on the amount and source of loan, and interest rate per annum.

L. OTHER INFORMATION include daata on the membership in fishery related association, access to extension services, future plans of fishpond operators and their recommendations to improve milkfish production

M. INTERVIEW/SURVEY PARTICULARS contain the name and signature of data collector, field supervisor/editor and PASO and date accomplished.

Cleaning operations

Manual editing was initially done at the Provincial Operations Center during and after data collection using the CRS editing guidelines prepared by the Central Office. The edited questionnaires were again checked at the Central Office. Coding and encoding were likewise done at the Central Office.

Response rate

Response rate of 99.8 percent

Data appraisal

A series of reviews was done to assess the quality of the data in terms of reliability and acceptability. A comparison with the results of past surveys on input usage, labor utilization, production cost and return structure of milkfish was made.