This descriptive study looked at the supply chain of vegetable production in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The researcher collected data from farmers using a validated survey questionnaire and discovered that inputs in vegetable production are determined by the crop’s cultural requirements, with pre-harvest labor costs and other inputs accounting for most inputs. After harvesting, respondents claimed that a large quantity of vegetables means a higher profit for farmers, and eggplant could provide a reasonable cost of return. Almost all respondents do not have a place to store their produce. In practice, they deliver the vegetables directly to the market and, occasionally, to the middlemen. Farmers primarily use Kolong-Kolong to transport their vegetable products to market, which can be purchased per kilo or per bundle, with payment made in cash upon delivery. Regarding demand-supply, the availability of produce-vegetables was determined by the farmers’ adherence to the vegetable calendar.
Loading....