Bicol Region - Agribu Agribusiness siness Profile "Major Source of Pili Nut and Abaca"
Location and Geography
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Total land area of 1,763,252 hectares
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Composed of four (4) mainland provinces: Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon and two (2) island provinces, Catanduanes and Masbate.
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It has seven (7) cities: Naga and Iriga in Camarines Sur; Legaspi, Ligao and Tabaco in Albay; Sorsogon City in Sorsogon and Masbate City in Masbate.
Climate o
Type II - very pronounced maximum rainfall (November-January) and no dry season, covers Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Eastern Albay, Eastern and Northern Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte.
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Type IV - evenly distributed rainfall throughout the year with occurrences of tropical cyclones over the western part extending from Camarines Sur to the southwestern tip of Sorsogon.
Population (Census, 2010) o
5.42 million
Agricultural and Market Information
Abaca
Coconut
Rice
Corn
Pineapple
Swet Potato
Pili – Pili – the region’s flagship commodity
Bicol Region - Infrastructure and Agribusiness Support Services "Major Source of Pili Nut and Abaca"
Markets o
Twenty six (26) major markets are strategically localted in the region, and one of its public markets, the Legaspi City Public Market is a recipient of “Huwarang Palengke” Awards 2006.
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One (1) Livestock Auction market in Del Carmen, Uson Masbate and 26 municipal fishing ports facilities.
Electricity o
It is the site of two (2) geothermal plants (Tiwi Geothermal Plant in Albay and BacMan or Bacon-Manito Geothermal Plant at the boundaries of Albay and Sorsogon), which contribute substantially to the Luzon power grid.
Irrigation o
National irigation systems service area of about 22,454 hectares while Communal System Service Area is 36,145 hectares
Communication o
Radio, TV, telephones. cell phones and print media network.
Transportation o
Air: Masbate City Airport, Daet Airport, Naga Airport, Legazpi City Airport, Pili Airport, Virac, Catanduanes Airport. Cebu Pacific, SeaAir and Philippine Airlines serve flights.
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Land: Bicol Region has railway transport system from Naga City to Ligao City Albay and Sipocot, Camarines Sur. About hundreds of buses direct from Manila to Legazpi City and Virac, Catanduanes .
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Sea: Island province of Catanduanes can be reached riding a ship/ ferry boat from the Port of Tabaco to Virac while Masbate is accessible using fastcrafts and ferry boats from the Port of Pilar and Bulan in Sorsogon.
Banks and Financial system o
Covers both bank and non-banking institutions: 74 rural banks, 68 commercial banks, 15 thrift houses, 12 specialized government banks, 114 pawnshops, 34 lending investors, 2 financing companies and 1 investment house.
Trade Organizations o
Bicol Feedmillers Association
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Input dealers’ association in Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate and Catanduanes.
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Regional Commodity Boards (Rice, Corn, Pili, Vegetables, Pineapple, Swine, Abaca and Coconut
State Colleges and Universities o
Central Bicol State University of Agriculture, Camarines Sur Polytechnic College, Camarines Norte State College, Bicol Univer sity, Catanduanes State College, Partido State University, Sorsogon State College & Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, Sr. Memorial State College of Agriculture & Technology.
Bicol Region - Agribusiness Investment Opportunities "Major Source of Pili Nut and Abaca"
RICE o
Rice Seed Production
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Organic Rice and seed p roduction
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Rice Mill for organic rice
CORN o
Corn Production and Processing
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Establishment of grain processing center
ADLAY o
Research and development
Poultry (Egg & broiler production)
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Establishment of dressing and packaging plants
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Manufacturing of animal feeds
Large and Small ruminants o
Pasture development
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Class AAA slaughter houses
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Packaging & processing plants
Dairy
PILI o
production
and
processing
Establishment of processing plant for pili nut and by-products (pulp and kernel oil & elemi resin) into other high-value food and craft items.
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Establishment of Marketing logistics such as Farm-to-Market Roads, transport and storage equipment and consolidation areas
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Establishment of Scion grove and nurseries for grafted pili planting materials
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Establishment of Pili plantation (sole crop or alley crop u nder coconut)
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Market consolidator/distributors intermediary for foreign markets and Institutional buyers
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Processing plant for manila elemi oil and resin extraction
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Research and development
PINEAPPLE o
Processing plant for confectionaries and beverages
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Establishment of plantation
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Fresh pineapple classification and packaging center
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Pineapple leaves processing for fiber, cloth and paper
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Fresh and processed pineapple fruit export
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Research and development on varietal improvement
ABACA o
Fiber and paper production and processing, Handicrafts production, Expansion and rehabilitation of abaca plantation
COCONUT o
MORINGA o
Establishment of moringa Plantation
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Moringa processing into health and wellness products & bever ages
CASSAVA o
Production and processing
TIGER GRASS o
Coco coir, peat, fiber processing for industrial and bio-engineering purposes
Production and value-adding activities
AQUACULURE
Milkfish (mariculture), tilapia siganid and Pangasius spp. Production and processing, Mudcrab fattening,
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Seaweed production and processing
AGRO-TOURISM
Cordillera Administrative Region Agribusiness Profile Vegetable Bowl of the Philippines and "Watershed Cradle of North Luzon"
Location and Geography
Area o
Executive Order No. 220 under President Corazon Aquino created the Cordillera Administrative Region. Consists of the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and the
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chartered City of Baguio and the component City of Tabuk.
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Total Land Area:1.8 Million hectares
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Agricultural Area: 297thousand hectare
Climate and Topography o
Cordillera is the only part of the country that has cool weather all year-round. Average temperature is from 15-26o C and can go as low as 8o C from december to February.
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Generally rugged terrain and steep mountain ranges.
Slope o
More than one-half of the region has slope of 50% and above which limits the area for intensive agriculture and settlement, but the other areas can be developed as agro- forestry.
Elevation o
Minimum: 3 meters above sea level (Apayao)
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Maximum: 2,992 meters above sea level (Mt. Pulag, Benguet)
Soil : Clay loam
Temperature : Average 23.9 0C
Population (Census 2010) o
1.62 Million
Agricultural Commodities
Major Commodities o
Cabbage
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Carrots
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White Potato
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Baguio beans
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Sweet peas
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Celery
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Lettuce
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Broccoli
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Cauliflower
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Strawberry
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Citrus
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Coffee
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Cutflowers
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Rice
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Corn
AR - Infrastructure and Agribusiness Support Services Vegetable Bowl of the Philippines and "Watershed Cradle of North Luzon"
Market/ Trading Centers o
Vegetables
The region has a major trading post in La Trinidad, Benguet from where highland vegetables and fruits are distributed in nearby regions and the Metro Manila wholesale markets of Balintawak and Divisoria.
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Livestock Auction Market : Dolores, Abra
Major Highways/ Roads o
Halsema Highway
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Marcos Highway
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Naguilian Road
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Kennon Road
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Benguet-Viscaya Road
Transportation
24-hour round the clock daily trips to Manila by bus
24-hour round the clock daily trips from production areas (main road) to trading post ( La Trinidad Trading Post and Hangar Market)
Airport o
Bus lines: Victory liner, Dagupan Bus, Genesis, Partas, Rising Sun, GL Trans etc.
Loakan Airport, Baguio City
Universities/ Academic Institutions o
University of the Philippines, Phil. Women’s University, Mountain Province Polytechnic College, A.I.M. , the Philippine Military Academy and the Brent International School (Baguio City) St. Louis University,
University of Baguio, University of the Cordilleras, Benguet State University, Abra State University , Apayao State Univerisuty, STI, AMA etc.
Commercial and Rural Banks o
Land Bank of the Philippines
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Philippine National Bank
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Development Bank of the Philippines
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Metro Bank
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Bank of the Philippine Islands
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Banco de Oro
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Postal Bank
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Cooperative Banks of Benguet and Mt. Province
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Rural Banks
Electricity o
Hydropower generation at present is accounted by the Binga Dam, Bakun
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Hydropower Plant, 14 Mini- Hydropower Plants at the Ambuklao Dam.
Communication o
Telephone lines: PLDT, Digitel, Bayantel
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Mobile Cellular Phones: Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular
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Telegraphic services: RCPI, PT & T
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Internet : Smart Broadband, Globe Broadband, PLDT myDSL
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Major Broadcast: Radyo ng Bayan, DZWT, Bombo Radyo
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Major
Print
Media
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Midland
Courier
Weekely,
Sunstar
Daily,
Zigzag
Agri-tourism Spots o
Banawe Rice Terraces in Ifugao; Cutflower Farms in Bengue; Strawberry Farm at La Trinidad, benguet; Vegetables Terraces in Benguet and Mt. Province.
Daily
Economic Zone - Baguio City Economic Zone (Loakan Road, Baguio) o
Nam-ay Ti Umili, Inc. (100% Filipino) – call center services and business process outsourcing.
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Tara Designs (70% Filipino, 30% Canadian) – high quality embroidered products
CAR - Agribusiness Investment Opportunities Vegetable Bowl of the Philippines and "Watershed Cradle of North Luzon"
Fruit and vegetable production
Fruit and vegetable processing
Honey production and processsing
Vegetable dehydration
Sericulture
Coffee production and processing
Organic fertilizer and pesticide production
Satellite plant/fruit gardens (wholesale / retail outlets) in agrotourism site(s)
White potato nursery
White potato processing (semi processed french fries and potato chips)
Feed milling
Corn production
Corn post-harvest handling facilities
Tiger grass production &broom making
Yacon production
Annatto seed production &processing
Peanut processing
Black pepper production
Black pepper processing
Ginseng production
Herbals and essential oils
Cutflower and ornamentals / greenhouses
Establishment of cold chain facilities
Ilocos Region - Agribusiness Profile Home of the Manila Super Mango and the Famous Ilocos "Chichacorn"
Location and Geography
Area o
The Ilocos Region is located in the northwestern portion of Luzon and is bounded by the Cordillera provinces on the east, by the Central Luzon provinces on the southwest and by the South China Sea on the west.
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It is composed of four (4) provinces, namely Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan with nine (9) cities, namely Laoag and Batac in Ilocos Norte; Vigan and Candon in Ilocos Sur; San Fernando in La Union; and Urdaneta, Dagupan, Alaminos and San Carlos in Pangasinan. There are about 116 municipalities and 56 of these are coastal; twelve (12) congressional districts; and a total of 3,265 barangays.
Climate and Topography
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The Ilocos Region has two seasons: dry from November to May and wet from the rest of the year. The average monthly rainfall ranges from 213 millimeters to as low as 143.78 millimeters.
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The mean annual air temperature is 27.15oC. The hottest period usually occurs during the month of April and May with temperature of 28.68oC and the coldest months are December, January and February with temperature of 25.75oC.
Population (Census 2010) o
4.75Million
Total Area o
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Total land area: 1.28 Million hectares Agricultural area: 1.02 Million hectares which is 80% of the total land area
405 thousand hectares or 39% are used for grains and high value crops
604 thousand hectares or 59% for livestock
17 thousand hectares or 2% for fishery production
Agricultural Commodities
The region has consistently dominated the production of high value commercial crops:
Ilocos Region - Infrastructure and Agribusiness Support Services Home of the Manila Super Mango and the Famous Ilocos "Chichacorn"
Market/ Trading Centers o
Urdaneta City is noted as the common and the biggest trading center/ bagsakan area in the region for the wholesale operations of fruits ,vegetables, livestock marketing. It is approximately 176 kilometers drive from Manila.
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Other trading centers are in Laoag City and Batac City in Ilocos Norte, Vigan City, Candon City and Sinais in Ilocos Sur; San Fernando City, Rosario and Agoo in La Union, San Carlos City, Villasis, Malasiqui, Dagupan City and Alaminos City in Pangasinan.
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The San Fernando City Public Market in La Union was recognized as the national awardee in the Search for “Huwarang Palengke” of DA CY2006.
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A total number of ten(10) livestock auction markets situated in three provinces Ilocos Norte (Badoc, Vintar, Bacarra, Pinili, Batac), Ilocos Sur (Bantay) and Pangasinan (City of Urdaneta, Alaminos, Calasiao, San Carlos).
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Fish Markets located in La Union (Damortis) and in Pangasinan (Cities of Dagupan, Alaminos, Bolinao and in Agno and Dasol)
Processing Facilities o
Seafood Processing Plant (Dagupan City), Rice Processing Center (RPC) (Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan), Multi-line Processing Plant (Santa, Ilocos Sur)
Irrigation o
Irrigation system distributed regionwide to farm area of 74, 202hectares.
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Regional Irrigation System (RIS): Ilocos Norte, Amburayan and Masalip (La Union), Amboyaoan-Dipalo and Agno-Sinocalan (Pangasinan)
Communication Facilities o
Direct national and international long distance telephone, telegraph and fax services are offered by PLDT,
RCPI-BayanTel,
Digitel,
PT
&
T,
Smart,
Globe
and
government-run
Bureau
of
Telecommunications.
Transportation o
Land
There are available air-conditioned and ordinary buses that regularly ply the route from Metro Manila via national highways of Central Luzon linking Pangasinan and Tarlac and via Patapat Road linking Ilocos Norte and Cagayan Valley.
Major bus lines plying from Manila are Partas Trans, Rabbit, Genesis, Victory Liner, Dagupan Bus, Five Star Bus, Fariñas Trans & Ma de leon Trans etc.
Ilocos Norte is about 482 km away from Manila, Ilocos Sur and La Union have a distance of 403km and 264 km respectively. Pangasinan is only 168 km away from Manila
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Air
The region has 1 international airport located at Gabu, Laoag City and 3 domestic airports at Canaoay, San Fernando City, Vigan City, Lingayen, Pangasinan. On going construction of the Alaminos City Domestic Airport (2011). Direct Flights from Laoag to China (Kaoshiung and Guangzhou ) and Hongkong are available aside from the local direct flights to and from Manila and Basco.
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Airlines : PAL, Far Eastern Air Transport, Laoag International Airlines
Sea
There are four (4) principal ports of entry open for foreign and domestic trade located at Salomague, Cabugao, Ilocos Sur; Poro Point, San Fernando City; Poblacion Sual, Pangasinan; Malaoi, Currimao, Ilocos Norte.
Electricity o
Power source is supplied by the National Power Corporation (Oil Banker Power Plant in Bauang, La Union and Coal Fired Power Plant in Sual, Pangasinan, San Roque Hydro Powerplant and Wind Power in Bangui, Ilocos Norte)
State Universities and Research Centers o
14 State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) viz: Don Mariano Marcos State University, Pangasinan State University, University of Northern Philippines, Ilocos Sur Polytechnic University
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Five (5) Training Centers
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Five (5) DA Integrated Agricultural Research Centers
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Agribusiness Demo Project in San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur
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Paoay Fish Farm in Ilocos Norte
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National Bangus Breeding Project in Alaminos, Pangasinan
Banks and other Financing Institutional o
Major government and private banking institutions as well as rural banks are located in the region’s strategic centers and areas LBP, Metro Bank, RCBC, BPI, PNB etc. and Rural Banks in the different municipalities.
Ilocos Region - Agribusiness Investment Opportunities Home of the Manila Super Mango and the Famous Ilocos "Chichacorn"
Establishment of Feed Mills
Establishment of Cold Storage Facilitie
Establishment of Warehouse
Establishment of Organic Fertilizer-Compost Plant
Production, Processing and Packaging
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Rice
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White corn
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Mango
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Garlic
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Onion
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Ginger
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Mungbean
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Peanut
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Tomato
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Dragon Fruit
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Sugarcane
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Cassava
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Vegetables
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Meat
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Fish
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Oyster
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Malunggay
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Meat & Poultry
Production of: Cutflowers and Ornamentals, Herbals and Essentials, Mushroom, Organic Rice, Organic Vegetables, Organic Livestock, Indigenous vegetables, Poultry and Eggs, Prawn
Integrated Coffee Processing
Herbals and Essential Oils Production
Apiculture
Cutflower and Ornamentals
Development of Agro-tourism site(s)
Mango Research and Development (Controlled Atmosphere and Extended Hot Water Treatment Tank)
Profile Support Opportunities Contact
Cagayan Valley - Agribusiness Profile "Yellow Corn Granary of the Philippines"
Location and Geography
Area o
North Western tip of the Philippines; bounded by protective mountain rages namely: Cordillera on the west, Caraballo on the south and Sierra Madre to the east. It is also skirted by the Pacific Ocean on the east coast and Bashi Channel on the north. It is criss crossed by the enormous Cagayan Valley Riverlongest river in the country. provinces on the south and by the Pacific Ocean on the east;
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Cagayan Valley is the largest region of the Philippines in terms of area. Covers five provinces : Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino and the three cities: Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Santiago City and City of Cauayan, Isabela.
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Total land area : 2.7 Million hectares Agricultural area : 710 thousand hectare
Climate o
Type III - on the board plains, has no pronounced ma ximum rain period with short season and Type IV rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year
Hyrology o
Cagayan Valley has the largest possible dam and reservoir sites in the country. It has the Cagayan river basin, the biggest with three major tributaries: Ilagan River, Magat River and Chico River
Elevation o
0-500 meters above sea level (92%)
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500-1000 meters ASL (8%)
Population (Census 2010) o
3.23 Million
Farmland o
Agricultural Area - 1.0 Million hectares
Agricultural and Market Information
Major Commodities o
Rice and corn
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Other crops
mango, sugar, cassava, banana, cacao, coffee
tubers, watermelon, rambutan
spices - garlic, onion, ginger
highland vegetables - brocolli,beans, sweet peas, cabbage, bell pepper, chayote
Livestock and Poultry: hogs, chicken, carabao, cattle
Public Markets o
There are 21 major public markets in Region 2 which have daily market activities with 10-12 hours trading time.
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Nine out of these trading centers are located in Cagayan, 7 in Isabela, 2 in Nueva Vizcaya and 2 in Quirino and 1in Batanes Island;
Trading Centers o
Two major trading centers: Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (NVAT) and Genuine Igorot Farmers Traders Association (GIFTA)
Profile Support Opportunities Contact
Cagayan Valley - Infrastructure and Agribusiness Support Services "Yellow Corn Granary of the Philippines"
Major Roads o
Maharlika National Highway
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Sta. Fe N. Vizcaya road
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Patapat Road
Airports o
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
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Cauayan, Isabela
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Basco, Batanes
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Bagabag
Port Area o
Ten (10) operational public ports and three (3) private ports. The Aparri Port and Sta. Ana Port are existing national ports in the region that are fully operationalDomestic Seaports
Ecozone o
R.A.7922 created the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Free Port (CSEFP) at Sta. Ana Cagayan to be managed by Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA).
Electricity o
Supplied by the National Power Corporation;
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Distributed to electric power cooperatives operating in the region i.e. CAGELCO, ISELCO, QUIRELCO and NUVELCO
Irrigation Facilities o
Small Water Impounding Project / Diversion Dams (SWIP/DDs)
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Small Farm Reservoir (SFR)
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Shallow Tube Wells Irrigation Projects (STWIP)
Support Institutions o
Research Centers
Cagayan Valley Research Outreach Stations for Agriculture and Marine ( CVIAROS,CVARRD, CVUPROS, CVHILROS, CVIARC)
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Cagayan Valley University – Biological Technology
Quirino State College – Tissue Culture Center
State Colleges and Universities
Cagayan State University
Isabela State University
Quirino State College
Nueva Vizcaya State and Institute of Technology
Commercial and Rural Banks o
There are two hundred fifty two (252 banks) and other government lending institutions such as QUEDANCOR, Small Business Guarantee Fund.
Philippine National Bank\
Metro Bank
United Coconut Planters Bank
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Banco de Oro
Rural Banks ( CRBC and Mallig RB)
Profile Support Opportunities Contact
Cagayan Valley - Agribusiness Investment Opportunities "Yellow Corn Granary of the Philippines"
Integrated Grains Processing Centers - Establishement and Operation of Integrated Rice Milling District and integrated corn milling district
Cereal Production and Processing
Integrated Livestock Center
Establishment of Livestock Auction Center and Flea Market
Feeds Manufacturing
Catlle Fattening and Processing
Hog Production and Processing
Cassava Production and Processing
Legumes Production
Spices Production
Establishment of Fisheries Center -Hatchery, production, training, demo farm for aquaculture
Commercial Fishpond Development
Crab and Prawn Production
Fish Processing and Canning
Deepsea Fishing
Organic Fertiler Production
Medicinal Herbs and Essential Oils Production
Production and Processing of Citrus Fruits, Mango, Cacao
Integrated Livestock Center
Narra Plantation
Gmelina Plantation
Mahogany Plantation
Agro- Forestry Center - establishment of a model agro-forestry center and provision of technology transfer services; includes farming and cultivation of cash crops
