00000ctm a22000003a 4500 UP-8027390931313988189 Buklod 20170503160528.0 m |o d | ta 170503s xx d r |||| u| (iLib)UPVIS-00046122549 Gift VML/ess 5.3.17 eng LG 993.5 1997 E2 D4 De La Cruz, Myrna Lorilla The economics of rice (Paddy) production in selected Barangays of Pototan, Iloilo. Myrna Lorilla De La Cruz. 1997. ix, 55 leaves computer print-out. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Thesis (Undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Management) College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Miagao, Iloilo. The poduction function and cost and return analysis in rice production were evaluated. This study covers the town of Pototan. The vicinity is irrigated and situated in a lowland with an average farm size of 1.41 hectare., Cost and return analysis showed that production costs was P19,115.85/farmer/crop while financial profit was valued at P18,518.47/farmer/crop and an economic profit of P11,117.65/farmer/crop. To measure the constraints in rice production, regression analysis, using the Cobb-Douglas production function, was employed. Results showed that the quantity of seeds applied, farm size, and educational attainment significantly affected production. The coefficient of determination (R 2) was 0.80 which means that 80 percent of the variation in farm production was explained by the variables included. The F-statistic rejected the null hypothesis, and subsequently accepted the alternative hypothesis that at least one or more of the independent variables affect production. The sum of regression coefficients (1.29) indicated increasing returns to scale. The optimum level of quantity of seeds to be applied was estimated at 273.28 kg while the optimum farm size was 1.18 ha. Farmers can enhance production by using modern machineries with proper use of inputs. Government assistance in terms of credit and infrastructure facilities will provide the necessary boost to production and profitability. Rice Production. Ramos, Robert Juan Adviser. FI UPVIS UPV-ML LG 993.5 1997 E2 D4 Thesis