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Paulino A Oñal, Jr.
Catholic Ming Yuan College, Inc., Murcia, Philippines
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Exploring the Relationships Between the Farmers Farm Expenses, Land Size, and Sugarcane Yield: Evidence from the Philippines Paulino A Oñal, Jr.; Bro. Jian Meng Yuan; Paulino Miguel M. Oñal
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 7 No. 5 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
Publisher : Future Science / FSH-PH Publications

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.07.05.25

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Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum, L.) is a perennial plant in the Poaceae family.  In the Philippines, the industry is a major dollar source of income, contributing around Php 70 billion annually. The study aims to investigate the relationships between landholding size, average farm expenses, and sugarcane production volume in the Philippines. Employed in this study is the descriptive-correlation method. The instrument used was the validated survey questionnaire which is designed for correlating farmers’ expenses, land size as well as the yield of sugarcane. The 320 sugarcane farmers were randomly identified at the seven locations in the Visayas area of the Philippines. Results indicate that the majority of the area is small (69.7%), with a very high expense (38.4%) and low production (53.9%) of <49 TC/ha. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) implied that there’s a significant difference in the production of sugarcane among the different locations in the Philippines. Furthermore, results implied that the size of landholdings and average farm expenses significantly influence the production (alpha = 0.01). Relatively, the landholding size and average farm expenses strongly correlate with the volume of production (alpha = 0.01). The economies of scale are a very crucial parameter in the sugarcane growing business. The size of landholding and average expense have a direct contribution to the level of production. The government should now re-evaluate programs and projects related to downsizing farmers’ area and subsidizing farm operations. Review of policy to support the sugarcane farmer in terms of financing and land distribution should be done immediately.
Sugarcane Characteristics Preferred by the Farmers to Plant in the Philippines: Impact to Production Paulino Miguel M. Oñal; Paulino A Oñal, Jr.
International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Rese
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.11594/ijmaber.07.02.12

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Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum, L.) is a perennial plant in the Poaceae family.  It is considered an important crop because it has the capacity to produce sucrose, accounting for up to 50% of the dry weight of a mature stalk.  In the Philippines, the sugarcane industry is one of the major dollar income industries. The study aims to determine the different sugarcane characteristics preferred by the farmers to plant and their relation to the volume of production in the Philippines. The descriptive-correlation method was employed in the study. The instrument used was the validated survey questionnaire used by the group of Oñal in their study in 2021. The 320 sugarcane farmers were randomly identified at the seven locations in the Visayas area of the Philippines. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) implied that there’s a significant difference in the production of sugarcane among the different locations in the Philippines. On sugarcane characteristics, the color of the stalks, stalk growth morphology, and the number of millable stalks at harvest implied a significant difference in production.  The stalk color and number of millable stalks at harvest were strongly correlated with the volume of production. The studyrevealed that in the characterization of sugarcane varieties in the Philippines, the stalk color and number of millable stalks should be given an impetus before releasing the varieties to farmers. The results of the study will enhance the government's average national target of production to 75 tons/ha and sustain the Philippine sugar industry. 
Co-Authors Bro. Jian Meng Yuan Paulino Miguel M. Oñal