Market structure of selected Benguet [Philippines] highland vegetables given developments in market infrastructure and policy interventions
2019
Launio, C.C. | Altaki, M.J. | Paing, M.D. | Talastas, M.C. | Longay, N.T.
Benguet, Philippines is the single most important producer of highland vegetables in the country. The highland vegetable industry in Benguet is faced with opportunities and challenges brought about by market liberalization, government investments on market infrastructure, urbanization, local policy changes and progress on information technology. Hence, updating and better understanding of the market structure is important and relevant to bring to the attention of the national and local government policy and decision making the state of industry stakeholders. This study was conducted covering 2018-2019 reference period to determine the developments in the marketing channels and the nature of competition in the highland vegetable industry, and present constraints and opportunities for the highland vegetable farmers. It employed mixed methods in the analysis, using quantitative data from surveys of farmers, traders, porters, washers, and other players, and qualitative information based on key informant interviews and document reviews. Data collected include market outlets of farmers, suppliers and buyers of the various traders involved in vegetable marketing; estimated procurement and delivery volume; and perceived constraints and opportunities by stakeholders. Preliminary analyses point to the importance of grassroots and social planning, accurate information dissemination, transparency, and critical consideration of political economy and institutions when planning or implementing government interventions. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of the outcome of government interventions is important for real-time feed backing for policy making.
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