The 2022 SCR of Palay Production will generate data on the cost structure of palay production, and average use of materials and labor inputs, measures of profitability, and other socio-economic characteristics of palay farming in the country. It serves as benchmark data which are needed in the annual updating of the database on costs and returns of palay production. It also serves as a benchmark data which are needed in the annual updating of the database on cost and returns of palay production.

Data items to be collected from this undertaking include: a) basic characteristics of the sample farmer, the farm, and farmer’s household, b) farm investments, c) material inputs, d) labor inputs, e) other production costs, f) production and disposition, g) basic marketing and credit information, h) access to support services, i) problems related to production and marketing, j) basic information on effects of climate change, and k) recommendations and future plans.

The face-to-face interview using paper-and-pencil interview (PAPI) technique will be conducted for the second round to account for farming operations in July to December 2022. The field data collection will be undertaken on 06 to 17 February 2023 where a total of 675 households across all provinces in the MIMAROPA Region have been randomly selected through scientific sampling procedure and will be interviewed by hired 23 Statistical Researchers.

In this regard, PSA MIMAROPA enjoins sampled households to support the 2022 SCR of Palay Production by providing the required information to authorized PSA interviewers who will visit the sample palay producing households.

For further information, please contact the Statistical Operations and Coordination Division of the Regional Statistical Service Office MIMAROPA with telephone numbers (43) 286-7491 and
email addresses rssomimaropa@psa.gov.ph and
rssomimaropasocd@psa.gov.ph.