Revitalizing Peanut Farming in Enrile, Cagayan, Philippines

  • Ruth Abegaile B. Guzman University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Jeanette Angeline B. Madamba University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Agnes T. Banzon University of the Philippines Los Baños
  • Normito R. Zapata Jr. University of the Philippines Los Baños

Abstract

The sustainability of a peanut farming community hinges on understanding the key production players in the supply chain. This agend-asetting paper focused on presenting and analyzing the production and marketing experiences of 75 peanut farmers in Enrile, Cagayan, Philippines, using the case methodology through farmer surveys, key informant interviews, and secondary sources of information. This paper aims to present sustainability perspectives to revitalize peanut farming in the area and address the issues encountered in the production and marketing of peanuts. The results of this study showed that peanut farming in the community can be revitalized and sustained through instituting effective flood control measures, improving peanut farming practices, employing market-driven strategies supported by supply chain and quality management, nurturing the next generation of peanut farmers, and establishing better linkages with support institutions and industry.

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