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Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Special Release Central Luzon’s Farmgate Prices of Agricultural Commodities

First Quarter 2021

Date of Release: 24 June 2021 Reference No. 2021-SRFGP-Q12021-039

Cereals In the first quarter of 2021 higher prices for all types of cereal commodities were recorded. The average farmgate prices of fancy dry palay and green corn increased by 28.0 percent. Meanwhile, the price of other variety of dry palay rose to PHP 18.83 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021 from PHP 16.43 in 2020. Matured yellow corn posted a minimal increase of PHP 0.41 per kilogram. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1. Average Farmgate Price of Cereals, Central Luzon:

First Quarter 2021 and 2020

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Root Crops The average farmgate price of cassava, fresh tuber for food was posted at PHP 14.00 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021 registering a PHP 1.25 increase from its price in 2020. On the other hand, gabi tagalog and turnips were sold at lower prices in the first quarter of 2021 recording PHP 3.24 and PHP 0.93 price decrease, respectively. Sweet potato’s price increased to PHP 19.13 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021 from PHP 17.96 in 2020 (See Figure 2)

Figure 2. Average Farmgate Price of Root Crops, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Beans and Legumes Green mongo was sold at PHP 72.45 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021 which is PHP 1.91 higher than its price in 2020. The average farmgate price of dry peanut with shell decreased by PHP 2.76 while, fresh peanut’s price increased by PHP 0.19 in the first quarter of 2021. Nevertheless, string beans posted a lower price in the first quarter of 2021 at PHP 38.20 per kilogram. (See Figure 3)

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Figure 3. Average Farmgate Price of Beans and Legumes, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Condiments The average farmgate prices of all types of condiments posted increases in the first quarter of 2021. Specifically, the price of Hawaiian ginger increased by PHP 5.57 per kilogram. In addition, native onion and red creole onion recorded increases of PHP 12.83 (22.94%) and PHP 32.88 (111.10%), respectively. The price of red and green bell pepper almost doubled in the first quarter of 2021 whereas the price of green pepper finger rose to PHP 34.44 per kilogram from PHP 28.86 in the same period of 2020. Likewise, a price hike of PHP 48.11 was recorded for pepper hot, red labuyo in 2021 first quarter. (See Figure 4)


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Figure 4. Average Farmgate Price of Condiments, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Vegetables Ampalaya was sold at PHP 45.00 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021 which is PHP 5.81 higher than its price in 2020. A slight decrease of PHP 0.71 was reported for cucumber. On the other hand, price increases were recorded for long eggplant and native eggplant – PHP 11.96 and PHP 9.02 increment, respectively. Likewise, the price of okra rose to PHP 29.67 in the first quarter of 2021 from PHP 24.62 in 2020. Green papaya also posted a PHP 3.36 price increase. A significant increase of PHP 18.89 (119.94%) was recorded for squash. Furthermore, tomato’s price also rose to PHP 23.04 per kilogram registering a PHP 4.25 increase from its price in 2020. Meanwhile, upo (bottle gourd) displayed a PHP0.56 minimal price decrease. (See Figure 5)


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Figure 5. Average Farmgate Price of Vegetables, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Leafy Vegetables Leafy vegetables posted higher prices in the first quarter of 2021. The average farmgate price of kangkong rose to PHP 19.14 in the first quarter of 2021 from PHP 12.85 in 2020. Meanwhile, native pechay was sold at PHP 24.13 registering a PHP 2.27 increase from its price in 2020. (See Figure 6)



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Figure 6. Average Farmgate Price of Leafy Vegetables, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Fruits All varieties of bananas increased in price in 2021 first quarter. Banana lakatan, green posted PHP 9.94 increase whereas banana latundan, green and banana saba, green increased by PHP 3.00 per kilogram. Mango carabao was sold at PHP 67.70, whereas mango piko was sold at PHP60.13 per kilogram, both displaying a price increase. The average farmgate price of Hawaiian papaya rose to PHP 29.08 in the first quarter of 2021 along with solo papaya which was sold at 13.33 per kilogram. On the other hand, the price of native papaya went down from PHP 17.87 to PHP 13.49 in the first quarter of 2021. Hawaiian pineapple and watermelon also posted higher prices and were sold at PHP 42.50 and PHP 24.57 per kilogram, respectively. (See Figure7)



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Figure 7. Average Farmgate Price of Fruits, Central Luzon:

First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Commercial Crops The price of cashew nut without apple dropped by half as it was sold at PHP 35.00 per kilogram in the first quarter of 2021. Minimal increases on price were recorded for both young and matured coconut at PHP 9.38 and PHP 11.96 per piece, respectively. The average farmgate price of sugarcane muscovado, sugar was reported at PHP 47.31 registering a PHP 2.51 decrease from its price in 2020 of the same period. Meanwhile, dry robusta coffee beans were sold at PHP 54.37 per kilogram and PHP 80.00 per kilogram for dry robusta coffee berries. (See Figure 8)



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Figure 8. Average Farmgate Price of Commercial Crops, Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Livestock and Poultry Higher prices were recorded for all types of backyard livestock and poultry in the first quarter of 2021. Hogs upgraded for slaughter posted the highest price as it doubled in price in 2021 first quarter from PHP105.54 to PHP 212.30 per kilogram. Meanwhile, carabao, cattle and goat for slaughter were sold at PHP 183.48, PHP 203.86 and PHP 202.31 per kilogram, respectively. The average farmgate price of chicken broiler, other breed rose to PHP 127.61 from PHP 113.34 in 2020 whereas chicken native/improved was sold at PHP 133.19 per kilogram. (See Figure 9)



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Figure 9. Average Farmgate Price of Livestock and Poultry (Backyard), Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Among the commercial livestock, hogs upgraded for slaughter had the highest price of PHP 235.09 posting 116.73 percent increase from its price in 2020 of the same period. Cattle for slaughter recorded PHP 37.20 increase and was sold at PHP 225.18 per kilogram. Meanwhile, chicken broiler, other breed and chicken layer (culls) were sold at PHP 111.11 and PHP 69.18 per kilogram, respectively. On the other hand, a minimal increase of PHP 0.95 was reported for duck meat. On the average, the price of goat for slaughter rose to PHP 193.48 in the first quarter of 2021 from PHP 150.25 in 2020. (See Figure 10) Chicken egg, other breed and duck egg, on the other hand, posted lower prices in the first quarter of 2021 at PHP 5.57 and PHP 6.80 per piece, respectively. (See Figure 11)



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Figure 10. Average Farmgate Price of Livestock and Poultry (Commercial), Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 2020

Figure 11. Average Farmgate Price of Chicken and Duck Eggs (Commercial),

Central Luzon: First Quarter 2021 and 20

ARLENE M. DIVINO (Chief Statistical Specialist) Officer-In-Charge, PSA RSSO III




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Technical Notes The Farm Price Survey (FPS) is a nationwide undertaking of the Philippine Statistics Authority geared towards the collection and compilation of basic information on trading transactions for crops, livestock, poultry and poultry eggs at the farm level. The data collection is conducted during the last ten (10) days of the month. FPS primarily aims to generate estimates on farmgate prices of major agricultural commodities which will assist policy makers in the formulation, implementation and administration of economic programs.

Definition of Terms

Farmgate Price - price received by farmers for their crops, livestock, and poultry at the location of farm. Thus, the marketing costs such as the transport and other marketing cost (if any) incurred in selling the produce are not included in the farmgate prices. Livestock - For the FPS, livestock animals include carabao, cattle, hog, and goat that are tended and raised by an operator for the purpose of slaughtering, breeding, fattening, and/or for work. Slaughter– butchering of animal for the purpose of human consumption. Poultry- a collective term for all domesticated avian for the purpose of food consumption or, the carcass of such avian/dressed processed for human consumption. For farm prices survey, poultry covers only those that are tended and raised by an operator particularly, chicken (broiler, layer (culls), native/improved, fighting cock) and duck (muscovy and mallard). Broiler - refers to chicken of foreign breed raised for meat purposes. They have white feathers and yellowish skin. Layer- refers to chicken of foreign breed raised for egg production. For the FPS, layer chicken refers to culls or unproductive birds removed from the flock and disposed of for meat production. Native/improved – a common backyard chicken that is a mixture of different breeds. It is small, active, sensitive and capable of great flight when frightened. Chicken Broiler, other breed - Chicken of foreign breed raised for meat purposes usually disposed of within 45-46 days. Poultry Eggs – for FPS, poultry eggs include native chicken eggs, layer chicken eggs and duck eggs only.

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