As of 2022, about 4.8 million hectares of land were dedicated to cultivating palay in the Philippines. The total land area used for growing palay in the country fluctuated between 2016 and 2022, with 2017 and 2021 recording the highest values.
How much does it cost to produce palay in the Philippines?
The Philippines ranks high alongside countries such as China and India when it comes to rice consumption globally. Rice is a main staple for Filipinos, making this crop among the most important agricultural products produced by farmers in the country. On average, palay production costs in the Philippines amounted to about 54 Philippine pesos per hectare in 2022, with Cagayan Valley recording the highest production costs nationwide. Meanwhile, the cost of palay production per kilogram amounted to an average of 15 Philippine pesos in the same year. The cost of producing palay is attributed to factors such as the cost of planting materials, labor and transport costs, irrigation fees, as well as rental fees for land used.
Average wage rate on palay farms in the Philippines
In 2019, the average wage rate on palay farms in the Philippines was highest in CALABARZON, amounting to around 357 Philippine pesos per day. The lowest average was recorded in the BARMM region with 213 Philippine pesos. Although no recent reports have been published regarding this, the poverty incidence of farmers in the country has gradually declined since 2015.
Total land area used for palay cultivation in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022
(in million hectares)
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PSA (Philippines). (August 30, 2023). Total land area used for palay cultivation in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 (in million hectares) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 18, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1045592/land-area-used-for-palay-cultivation-philippines/
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PSA (Philippines). (2023). Total land area used for palay cultivation in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 (in million hectares). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 18, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1045592/land-area-used-for-palay-cultivation-philippines/
PSA (Philippines). "Total Land Area Used for Palay Cultivation in The Philippines from 2016 to 2022 (in Million Hectares)." Statista, Statista Inc., 30 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1045592/land-area-used-for-palay-cultivation-philippines/
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