Some factors associated with the management and marketing practices of watermelon growers in Tanza, Cavite / Elizabeth P. Guansing.

Thesis (B.S.A.--Agricultural Economics) Don Severino Agricultural College

Includes bibliographical references.

Guansing, Elizabeth Puno, Don Severino Agricultural College, Indang, Cavite. April, 1982, "Some Factors Associated with the Management and Marketing Practices of Water-melon Growers in Tanza, Cavite." Adviser: Mrs. Constancia. Gener Cueno.

This study was conducted with the following objectives: 1) to determine the socio-economic characteristics of Tanza watermelon farmers; 2) to determine the different Management and marketing practices employed; 4) to deter- mine the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics and management practices; 4.) to determine the relationship between the socio-economic characteristics and marketing practices employed by farmers; 5) to determine the problems encountered by farmers in producing and markets ¢ watermelon; and 6) to gather some suggestions online auction. how to improve watermelon production

Cavite were selected as the Five barangay® in Tanzay These were Biga, Bukal, Mulawin, Punta and research areas» THe 100 mole size was ; Tres Cruses. The SUPe of the respondents was 47 years the average 46 were able to reach the intermediate the on the avers Majority were tenants with an average level. The average size of farm was 1.5 Depen number of the number of years devoted to farming Age hectares. i

The most common variety raised for commercial purpose was sugar baby.
The reported management practices were land preparations, staking and lining, holing, planting, fertilization, weeding, mulching, thinning, prunning, controlling
insect pest and diseases and harvesting.

The two methods used by farmers in selling watermelon were wholesale and retail by piece. They disposed watermelon at home, in the farm and at the local market. Their sources of market information were the wholesalers, retailers, consumers and their friends. The usual market buyers were wholesalers, retailers and consumers. Majority of the farmers were paid in cash. The average amount the buyers paid to farmers was ~4.00 per piece.

Farmers' method of sale was not affected by age, educational attainment, number of dependents and tenure status. One of the seven socio-economic characteristics that affected the farmers was the place of Sale. Income derived from watermelon farming was dependent upon the method of sale.

The problems of farmers on their production were lack of capital; nigh price of planting materials, fertilizer and pesticides recurrence pest and diseases: Lack of much needed help from efficient technicians, and lack of technical Knowledge- The most fre-auently mentioned problems in marketing watermelon were competition among growers, in the individual sale of product, high transportation cost, lack of storage facilities and lack of knowledge in storage.

Suggestions mentioned by farmers to improve watermelon production were: 1) provision of bigger capital 2) Guidance from efficient technicians; (3) proper caring
or supervision of the plants, and 4) the right season of planting.

Submitted to the University Library 05/04/2007 T-727