Profitability, efficiency, and productivity of Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) in Southern Mindanao, Philippines
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This study is evaluated the profitability, efficiency, and productivity of marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) farmers and traders in Southern Mindanao, Philippines. Findings showed that profitability significantly varied across seasons, with peak seasons yielding higher net returns. Soccsksargen is outperformed Davao in marang production and trade, with farmers and commission agents in Soccsksargen achieving the highest net profit margins. In contrast, wholesaler-retailers in Davao is generated the highest profitability among traders. The efficiency analysis indicated that assembler-wholesalers in Davao and commission agents in Soccsksargen are the most efficient players. Total factor productivity is found to be highest among wholesaler-retailers in Davao and farmers in Soccsksargen, suggesting better resource use. Policy interventions such as post-harvest infrastructure investments and farmer training programs are recommended to reduce inefficiencies and improve profitability across the supply chain.
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