Socio-economic profile of dairy farmers in PDC [Philippine Dairy Corp.] covered areas
2001
Galang, M.S. | Quilloy, M.B. | Paner, D.M. | Flores, S.M.
The study was conducted to draw-up the socio-economic profile of dairy farmers in areas covered by the Philippine Dairy Corporation (PDC). These areas are in Southern Tagalog (ST), Northern Mindanao (NM), Cebu and Davao [Philippines]. Results were also intended to substantiate the results of the other studies under the PDC-DTRI [Dairy Training and Research Inst., College, Laguna, Philippines] tie-up program. All the farmers-cooperators of PDC in the 4 areas were covered in the study with a total of 662.107 (Cebu); 134 (Davao); 165 (NM) and 256 (ST). Interviews were conducted using pre-tested structured questionnaires. The study revealed the following: 1) On the average, the dairy farmer was 43 years old; male (79%) and married (85%). 2) From the total number of farmers, 37% reached elementary level; 33% high school; 19% college and 10% with college units. More farmers in Davao and Northern Mindanao had higher educational attainment. 3) Average household number was six; with nuclear family (71%). 4) Seventy three percent of the total dairy farmers had farming as major occupation. Cebu had more livestock farmers (52%). 5)Monthly income averages were Php 6,456.00 (ST); Php 7,177.00 (NM); Php 4,506.00 (Cebu) and Php 5,079.00 (Davao). About 17-21% of total household income was derived from dairy. 6) Majority (92%) of farmers owned the house where they reside, so that more permanent materials were used such as G.I. sheets, wood and cement. The farmers perceived that their basic needs were adequately met; 76% for food, 78% for clothing and 79% for shelter. 8) The farmers have been into livestock raising for 15 years but into dairying for only 4.8 years on the average. 9) Major reasons cited for engaging in dairy were additional income only (59% and additional income and nutrition (21%)
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