Coconut Production

in Camarines Norte
 01 The Commodity

Agenda
02 Status

03 Challenges

04 Potential success factor

05 Effect of RCEP

06 Conclusion

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 01 The
Commodity
Coconut, also known as the
“tree of life”, is one of the most
important crops in the Philippines. It
is considered a major export,
contributing 3.6% of the country’s
gross value added (GVA) in
agriculture, next to banana, corn and
rice.
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 It is called “The Tree of Life” because of
its versatility. Coconuts can take up to
seven years to produce fruit once a coconut
palm has been planted. The coconut can be
used for food in the forms of fiber, fruit (or
meat), milk, oil, and water.
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02 Status of Coconut
 Coconut farming and production play a major role in the
economy of the Philippines. As of 2019, the Philippines is the
second largest producer of coconuts, second only to
Indonesia. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported
that about 3.6 million hectares are planted all over the
country, blanketing the landscape in 68 out of the 81
provinces.
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 Historically, the Bicol Region is among the top producers of
coconuts in the Philippines. The province of Camarines Norte in
Bicol largely depends on agriculture, with coconut as one of its
main products. In the small village of Fabrica, in the town of San
Vicente, Camarines Norte, many people rely on coconut farming
for their livelihood–this includes the Fabrica Small Coconut
Farmers Organization (FSCFO). The members of FSCFO were
previously involved in copra production, and in 2015, they were
introduced to coco-fiber production.
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 03 Challenges

Cadang cadang Declining

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 There had been no significant increase in the
production’s growth rate. The production has started
to slow down in 2010 and 2013 mainly due to the
infestation of the coconut scale insect and the
occurrence of major typhoons, which destroyed huge
number of coconut trees.
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 Cadang-Cadang Disease:
Cadang-cadang is a disease caused by Coconut cadang-
cadang viroid (CCCVd), a lethal viroid of coconut (Cocos nucifera).
Due to the disease, premature decline and death of coconut palms
is experienced in the region. The cadang-cadang disease that it
causes has killed an estimated 40 million (Mn) coconut palms in the
Philippines, affected trade, and continues to spread (Randles and
Rodriguez, 2003; Philippine Coconut Authority, 2014).

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 Declining Volume of Production:
The Philippines has always exported copra (dried coconut meat kernel)
which is an important agricultural commodity in the world. However, prices
have gone down over the years due to oversupply of palm oil in the world
market.
One of the major problems in the export of coconut products is the
declining volume of production, which resulted in the failure of meeting the
demand in the world market.
Coconut production is not competitive, thereby discouraging the farmers
to continue venturing into coconut farming. As a result, coconut production has
declined over the past decade.
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 Major Typhoon:
Typhoon and flash flood reduce farm productivity by
damaging farm inputs and destroying establishment and
infrastructure and prevent an increasing in farm planting,
these results in the worse condition in output and
productivity which will possibly harm by the country's food
security, economic losses, and income.
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 Farm to Market Road:
Due to the absence of farm to market road, people
become isolated, less participative in information
exchange, and more vulnerable to deceptive market
deals which leads to limited market access.

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 05 Potential
Additional Source of Generate New
Export Income Jobs

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Export
Coconut products as a potential source of export growth
can lead to greater production and larger economies of scale
and better margins with larger potential for diversification.
Additional Source of Income
Coconut production can help farmers reach financial
stability due to its wide range uses, long-term production and
value.
 Generate New Jobs
Due to diverse use of coconut, it has the
potential to create new opportunities and projects
which can help the community especially the women
and youth to generate jobs and additional income.

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 Effect of RCEP on the
06 Production of Coconut

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 Market Access
Local manufacturer will be able to secure their
raw materials and intermediate goods used for
production and this will also benefit the consumer
through higher quality products and better prices.

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 Export Opportunities
Coconut producers will have the opportunity to now
export their product at a preferential rate, increase in trade
and investment and diversify market opportunities.

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 07 Conclusion

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 In conclusion, challenges as well as significant impact
and factors are to be considered since, it may affect one’s
production or business. If its properly implemented, it will
not only benefit the community but also the country.
Furthermore, market access, job opportunities, income,
and success may improve.

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