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 Volume 10, Issue 8 (August 2023), Pages: 140-147

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 Original Research Paper

Value chain-based development plan for the calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) industry

 Author(s): 

 Ma. Florisa T. Quijano *

 Affiliation(s):

 College of Management and Business Technology, Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology, Cabanatuan City, Philippines

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 * Corresponding Author. 

  Corresponding author's ORCID profile: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0131-1620

 Digital Object Identifier: 

 https://doi.org/10.21833/ijaas.2023.08.016

 Abstract:

Calamansi, a staple condiment in Filipino cuisine, plays a pivotal role in the culinary heritage of the Philippines. The province of Nueva Ecija, situated in Central Luzon, has emerged as the primary producer of calamansi in the region. This study investigates the calamansi industry's dynamics in Nueva Ecija over a six-year period, encompassing 18 municipalities. A comprehensive analysis reveals that 756,136 calamansi trees are cultivated across 1,200 hectares of land, involving 1,481 farmers. Regrettably, both production and cultivation area have witnessed a declining trend during this period, with annual negative growth rates of -3.83% and -0.68%, respectively. Motivated by this concerning scenario, the researcher, a native of Nueva Ecija and a farmer, embarked on an agribusiness research endeavor. Employing a descriptive research approach and value chain analysis, this study scrutinizes the current state of the calamansi industry. Primary data were collected from 50 calamansi growers, while secondary sources included provincial, city, and municipal agriculturists from relevant local government units. The findings unveil key challenges faced by calamansi growers, including high input costs, price manipulation by intermediaries and traders, price fluctuations, and losses due to pest infestations and adverse weather conditions. To enhance competitiveness and ensure the industry's stability, collaborative efforts along the value chain are imperative. This study underscores the need for collective action to promote the sustainability of the calamansi industry in Nueva Ecija, highlighting opportunities for growth and development.

 © 2023 The Authors. Published by IASE.

 This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/).

 Keywords: Calamansi, Value chain analysis, Nueva Ecija, Agricultural sustainability

 Article History: Received 17 January 2023, Received in revised form 16 June 2023, Accepted 11 July 2023

 Acknowledgment 

No Acknowledgment.

 Compliance with ethical standards

 Ethical consideration: 

All procedures employed for the analysis of data originating from a particular source strictly adhered to ethical protocols. Proper attribution and acknowledgment of the data sources have been meticulously observed, with comprehensive documentation provided in the reference section.

 Conflict of interest: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest with respect to the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

 Citation:

 Quijano MFT (2023). Value chain-based development plan for the calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) industry. International Journal of Advanced and Applied Sciences, 10(8): 140-147

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