Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) Presentation for: Visit of MR. Derek Page Unit Chief, Trade and Promotion, British Embassy May 11, 2010 AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT BOARD OF DAVAO CITY,INC.

DAVAO REGION AGRICULTURE SECTOR PROFILE

3 Sarangani Sultan Kudarat North Cotabato Zamboanga del Norte Lanao del Norte Bukidnon Misamis Oriental Misamis Occidental Camiguin Davao Oriental Davao del Sur Samal Is. Digos City Davao City Surigao del Sur Sulu Tawi-Tawi Lanao del Sur Agusan del Sur Tagum City Gen. Santos City Agusan del Norte South Cotabato Davao del Norte Compostela Valley Maguindanao Zamboanga del Sur North Cotabato Lanao del Sur Sultan Kudarat Dinagat

GENERALINFORMATION

Total land area: 19, sq. kms. Population : 3,933,018 or 21.2% of the Mindanao's total population. Pop. growth- 2.60% Pop. density- 211 pop/sq. km. Literacy rate- 99%

Php 63,986,599 ( in 1985 constant prices-2008) 5.7% growth rate ( ) Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry shares = 28%. Gross Regional Domestic Product

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS No typhoon, with even rainfall throughout the year Comfortable temperature ranging from a low of 15 0 C to a high of 34 0 C Mountain ranges in the west and large contiguous coastal plains and valleys Very fertile soil Abundant source of potable water both from underground and surface water Rich in non-metallic minerals No typhoon, with even rainfall throughout the year Comfortable temperature ranging from a low of 15 0 C to a high of 34 0 C Mountain ranges in the west and large contiguous coastal plains and valleys Very fertile soil Abundant source of potable water both from underground and surface water Rich in non-metallic minerals

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Durian Southern Mindanao ranks first in area planted to durian with 5,446 ha or 53% and contributed 17% of the national production with 11,614 mt. The per capita consumption in the region is 814 g per year with the total regional population of 4,275,985 against the national per capita consumption of 330g to 440g.

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Banana (1.855 tons production in 2009) Banana is the leading fruit grown in the Philippines and a consistent top dollar earner. Davao Region is known as the top producer which grown extensively in the province of Davao del Norte. The prospect of Philippine bananas in the domestic and foreign market such as European Union, USA, Japan, Russia, China and Canada is still promising. Higher demand for cavendish, lakatan and saba varieties for catsup and banana chips in foreign markets propelled the government's effort to further improve its production in the countries.

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Coffee Philippines has two most popular varieties of coffee, the arabica and robusta and other varieties such as excelsa and liberica. It is estimated that around 300,000 Filipinos depend on the coffee industry. In the Davao Region, Compostela Valley Province registered the greatest contribution to the region's total coffee production.

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Rubber Rubber grows best in tropical places like the Philippines. It grows in almost all types of soil provided the drainage is adequate. Most of the rubber produced in the country is absorbed by the tire an footwear industries. Among the land areas of the Davao Region, the province of Compostela Valley registered the largest area planted of rubber. The county's export destinations include China, Taiwan, Malaysia, & Singapore.

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Mango Production increased by 8.56 per cent, 918,040 metric tons output. Being the country’s national fruit, mango is considered the third most important fruit crop of the country. Areas for investment include processing plants for puree, juice, dried, mangoes, hot water treatment and vapor heat treatment facilities and post-harvest facilities. In Davao Region, it is widely produced in Davao del Sur. Major destinations are Hongkong and Japan and other existing markets such as USA, Singapore, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand and Canada.

PRIORITY COMMODITIES (with export potential) Vegetable (40mt daily production capacity) Davao Region is most suitable for sustained productions of vegetables as it does not experience typhoons and has rich fertile volcanic soil and continuous access to shipping ports. These commodities have a niche in the local and foreign markets. Priority commodities such as habitchuelas, banana blossom, cauliflower, kangkong, lettuce, pechay, ampalaya, siringbeans, gourd, okra, squash fruit, ginger, pepper, carrots, gabi, raddish and potato.

Industry issues and concerns Low price / decline in price and demand of commodities. High cost of production inputs. Poor technology which affects quality of the products. Lack of facilities and infrastructures.

Export constraints of some major agriculture commodities Protectionist trade policies of other countries. (high standards)Protectionist trade policies of other countries. (high standards) Lack of major facilities that could help Lack of major facilities that could help local farmers comply to export standards. local farmers comply to export standards. Lack of financing. Because of this, many of the small farmers becomes victim of high interest financiers.Lack of financing. Because of this, many of the small farmers becomes victim of high interest financiers. Inconsistent support from the government. Like policies that affects the productivity of the farmers.Inconsistent support from the government. Like policies that affects the productivity of the farmers.