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040			_cCommission on Higher Education
100	1		_aLaquidan, Arnelie Garcia
245	0	0	_aValue chain analysis of chicken in the province of La Union _c / Arnelie Garcia Laquidan
260	3		_a Los Baños _b : University of the Philippines Los Baños _c,2018.
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500			_aField Study Report (Master in Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship) -- University of the Philippines Los Baños, May 2018.
501			_aThis Field Study Report is not available to general public.
520	3		_a The study entitled "Value Chain Analysis of Chicken in the Province of La Union" aimed to present the profile and relationship dynamics of the actors involved in the value chain which included the input suppliers, producers and intermediaries; to identify the flow of costs, services, information and payment along the chain; to define activities, costs, returns and interconnections that adds value to the chain; and to recommend improvements and solutions based on the identified capabilities and constraints. The study used descriptive survey method, in which questionnaires were prepared and interviews were done to gather data on the key actors of the value chain. Information gathered includes demographic profiles, costs incurred, value adding activities, and problems encountered in the production and marketing of chicken products. Value-adding activities in each level of the value chain were determined and analyzed using the Agricultural Value Chain Ecosystem from the World Bank Group. Cost-return analysis, relationship dynamics, and profitability analysis were also done to analyze the value chains of the three chicken sub sectors in the province. The respondents included eight (8) broiler farms under contract growership and intermediaries which included 7 wholesalers, 7 local chicken roasters, 35 eatery owners, 12 local restaurants owners, 18 fried chicken sellers and 10 night market vendors. For the layer sub-sector, seven (7) farms have been tapped, and intermediaries consisted of 9 wholesalers, 2 wholesalers cum retailer, 86 public market vendors, 21 individual sellers, and owners of23 eateries, 30 sari-sari stores and 14 bakeries. The native chicken sub-sector involved 25 backyard raisers, 4 retailers and 4 backyard raiser/ assembler/ retailer. The study revealed two chains for the broiler sub-sector, eight chains for the layer sub-sector and three chains for the native chicken sub-sector. The average years in operation for the broiler and layer sub-sectors were 13 years and 16 years respectively. The native chicken raisers, on the other hand, had an age mean of 51 years old. Initial investment was highest for the broiler farms at P7,000,000 because of the requirement of the integrators of having a tunnel vent for housing. Layer farming had P2,000,000 as the highest in initial investment, while native chicken raising only required P2,000. vii The study disclosed that 26.36% of chicken meat from broiler farms was sold in the same municipality where the farms were located, while 72.73% were sold in nearby municipalities. Approximately 21.65% and 47.10% of total egg production were sold in the municipality where the farms were located and nearby municipalities within La Union, respectively. The remaining 31.25% was transported to neighboring provinces of Benguet and Ilocos Sur. For the native chicken, 68.18% were raised and bought in the same municipality where they were selling it, while 31.82% have been outsourced from other municipalities. As to value added analysis, the intermediaries engaged in preparing ready-to eat meals from chicken products registered as having the highest values. These included eateries, local restaurants, night market vendors and fried chicken vendors. As to the profitability analysis, various players have different levels of positive net returns. But the intermediaries who prepared ready-to-consume meals gained the most per kilogram of broiler meat or per piece of egg. Broiler and layer farms and wholesalers have smaller net return per chicken and per egg, but gained the most because of the volume of products they were transacting. The identified issues, gaps, and weaknesses of the La Union chicken sector value chain included extreme hot weather, strict quality requirements, improper waste disposal, scarcity of day-old-chick, ready-to-lay pullets and native chicken, and dilapidated housing, Recommendations were formulated for various players in the three sub-sectors. For the contract growers under formal agreement, they should continue to abide with the terms and conditions set by the integrators. Broiler and layer farms with conventional housing for chicken must find ways on how they can have a tunnel vent-type for the flocks. Intermediaries for both chicken meat and eggs must invest in facilities and equipment to ensure the quality of the chicken products. Native chicken raisers must adapt an entrepreneurial mindset as the potential of chicken in the market is high. Interventions by the government would include capacity building, financial support and research and development which is applicable to all the three sectors, as the product is a commodity and would help ensure food supply stability and provide employment.
650	1		_aPoultry Industry _zPhilippines — La Union
650	2	0	_aValue Chain Analysis — of agricultural products
650	2	0	_aChicken Industry _zPhilippines — La Union
856			_uhttp://181.215.242.151/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=a57c9cddac9637b361ab807660250c9a _zAbstract
856			_uhttp://181.215.242.151/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=12442c29d286a6a6f9f09385aad25227 _zTable of Contents
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