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Block AB. Sample Identification
This block collects information on the geographic location where the sample farmer resides and gather the demographic characteristics of the sample farmer.
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Block C1. Basic Characteristics of the Farm
This block collects basic information about the farm(s) operated by the sample farmer.
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Block C2. Basic Characteristics of the Farm (Number of Parcels and Physical Area)
This block collects basic information about the physical area of camote parcels operated by the sample farmer.
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Block D. Farm Investments (owned and used in the focus parcel)
This block captures information on all investment items owned and used/utilized by the sample farmer in camote production during the last completed harvest within May 2013 to April 2014.
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Block E. Material Inputs (used in the focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the usage and costs of material inputs of he sample farmer in his camote production during the last completed cropping period.
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Block F. Labor Inputs (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information pertaining to labor utilization in the production of camote during the reference period. The sources of labor are operator, family, exchange labor (bayanihan) and hired labor. The latter may include permanent worker, contract labor or “pakyaw” system wherein the performance of multiple farming activities is contracted for a certain amount.
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Block G. Other Production Costs (in focus parcel)
This block gathers other items of production cost incurred on the focus parcel during the reference period. Payments may be cash or non-cash.
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Block H. Production and Disposition (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the gross volume of camote harvested in the focus parcel during the last completed cropping within May 2013 to April 2014 as well as the breakdown of disposition.
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Block I. Production Related Information (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the problems affecting camote production during the reference period.
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Block J. Marketing Related Information (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information on the problems encountered in marketing their produce during the reference period.
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Block K. Access to Credit (in focus parcel)
This block aims to gather information regarding loans availed of by the sample farmer/operator for camote production during the reference period.
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Block L. Farmer's Participation in Camote Programs and Projects
This block aims to collect information on the farmer’s participation in camote program and projects during the reference period.
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Block M. Other Information (for camote only)
This block aims to gather information relative to the effect of climate change in camote production and organic farming practices. Also, the sample farmer/operator’s membership in any farmer’s organization and benefits received are solicited.
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Block N. Plans and Recommendations
This block aims to compile the plans and recommendations of the sample farmer/operator for the improvement of his/her camote production.
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