Palay production in Davao de Oro rises by 3.5 percent in fourth quarter of 2024

Palay production in Davao de Oro for the fourth quarter of 2024 was estimated at 42,355.00 metric tons, reflecting a 3.5 percent increase from the 40,908.00 metric tons produced in the same period of 2023. (Figure 1)

The area harvested for palay was recorded at 9,498.00 hectares, marking a 6.8 percent growth compared to the 8,895.00 hectares harvested during the same quarter of the previous year. (Figure 1)

Meanwhile, the yield per hectare declined to 4.46 metric tons, which represents a 3.0 percent decrease from the 4.60 metric tons per hectare recorded in the same quarter of 2023. (Figure 1)

 

Palay situation by ecosystem

Of the total 42,355.00 metric tons of palay production during the quarter, irrigated palay accounted for 84.0 percent or 35,567.00 metric tons, while rainfed palay contributed the remaining 16.0 percent, equivalent to 6,788.00 metric tons. (Figure 2)

 

In terms of area harvested by ecosystem, irrigated palay contributed 80.5 percent or 7,645.00 hectares, whereas rainfed palay comprised 19.5 percent, equivalent to 1,853.00 hectares. (Figure 3)

 

Furthermore, the yield per hectare for irrigated palay was estimated at 4.65 metric tons, while rainfed palay was 3.66 metric tons per hectare in the fourth quarter of 2024. (Figure 4)

 

Corn production rises by 12.2 percent in fourth quarter of 2024

Corn production in Davao de Oro was estimated at 18,276.46 metric tons from October to December 2024, reflecting a 12.2 percent increase compared to the 16,296.00 metric tons recorded during the same period in 2023. (Figure 5)

The area harvested for corn was 5.5 percent higher at 10,435.00 hectares in fourth quarter of 2024 from 9,888.00 hectares harvested in the same period of 2023. (Figure 5)

Additionally, the yield per hectare improved to 1.75 metric tons, marking a 6.1 percent increase from the 1.65 metric tons per hectare recorded in the same quarter of 2023. (Figure 5)

 

Situation by type of corn

In the fourth quarter of 2024, yielded white corn in the province contributed to 72.5 percent of the total corn production, translating to 13,246.46 metric tons. Yellow corn, on the other hand, made up the remaining 27.5 percent, with a total production of 5,030.00 metric tons. (Figure 6)

 

The area harvested for white corn was 80.7 percent of the total corn production, equivalent to 8,426.00 hectares, while yellow corn contributed the remaining 19.3 percent, covering 2,009.00 hectares. (Figure 7)

 

Moreover, the yield per hectare for white corn was estimated at 1.57 metric tons, while yellow corn was estimated at 2.50 metric tons per hectare in the fourth quarter of 2024. (Figure 8)