NSCB - First Quarter 2006 GNP - Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry

First Quarter 2006
Gross National Product &
Gross Domestic Product by Industrial Origin

AFF rebounds in the first quarter

Agriculture, Fishery and Forestry, which accounted for 20.3 percent of total GDP, rebounded as it reported gains in production, contributing 0.79-percentage point to the total GDP growth. Driving the sector’s growth were Corn, Palay, Fishery and Banana. Poultry and Other Crops, on the other hand, pulled down growth during the quarter.

Palay and corn regain strength

Palay bounced back with a substantial growth of 6.9 percent in the first quarter of 2006 from the negative 1.5 percent recorded in 2005. This was largely attributed to the expansion in harvest area and higher yield per area as a result of the wider use of quality seeds and favorable weather conditions which prevailed during the period. Corn made a hefty recovery with a remarkable growth of 22.1 percent compared with the output shortfall of 18.3 percent last year with the expansion in harvest area and improved productivity. It benefited from the government’s provision of technical assistance to farmers, wider use of hybrid seeds and better weather conditions. Sugarcane production picked up from negative 4.3 percent to a modest growth of 1.5 percent, boosted by higher prices and the increase in the country’s export quota to the US.

Banana jumped to 14.6 percent from 3.4 percent as increased demand for the export of banana encouraged the expansion of banana plantations in Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao City, Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental. Coconut production continued to grow by 2.1 percent from 4.9 percent with sustained local demand and improved prices of Copra. Meanwhile, Other Crops improved with a lower negative growth of 1.0 percent from negative 2.6 percent in the previous year as production in Pineapple, Cassava, Camote and Rubber increased.

Livestock grew by 2.2 percent in the first quarter of 2006 from a marginal growth of 0.3 percent in the previous year. Growth was attributed to increased inventory and number of slaughtered hogs and goats; and improved dairy production from cattle and carabao.

Poultry declined to negative 3.7 percent from a growth 6.7 percent growth in the same period last year, weighed down by the substantial loss in broiler production from commercial farms and duck and duck egg production.

Fishery sustains favorable performance

Fishery production continued to post gains, as it grew by 4.7 percent in the first quarter of 2006 from 5.3 percent in the previous year. Aquaculture led the industry’s growth as a result of improved management practices in milkfish culture in Region 3 and the rise in the production of seaweeds in Maguindanao. Similarly, the abundance of certain fish species and the strict implementation of fishery laws in Palawan resulted in higher municipal fish catch during the period. On the other hand, commercial fishing suffered setbacks in production due to the high cost of fuel which adversely affected the number of fishing trips, the fish scare in Sorsogon caused by the Lafayette tail mining spills and reduced fishing efforts in Western Visayas due to frequent rains and rough seas.

Forestry recovers from shortfall

Forestry surged to a growth of 46.4 percent in the first quarter of 2006, reversing its trend from its shortfall of 55.6 percent in 2005

GROSS VALUE ADDED in AGRICULTURE, FISHERY & FORESTRY
1st Quarter 2006 and 1st Quarter 2005
IN MILLION PESOS

At Constant 1985 Prices

INDUSTRY/INDUSTRY GROUP	Q1 2005	Q1 2006	Growth Rate (%)

1. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY	58,098	60,235	3.7
a. AGRICULTURE	45,378	46,918	3.4
Palay	9,044	9,669	6.9
Corn	2,985	3,645	22.1
Coconut including copra	2,001	2,044	2.1
Sugarcane	2,834	2,877	1.5
Banana	1,217	1,394	14.6
Other crops	11,584	11,470	-1.0
Livestock	6,763	6,910	2.2
Poultry	6,677	6,432	-3.7
Agricultural activities & services	2,273	2,477	9.0
b. FISHERY	12,719	13,317	4.7

2. FORESTRY	163	239	46.4

AGRI., FISHERY, AND FORESTRY	58,261	60,474	3.8

At Current Prices

INDUSTRY/INDUSTRY GROUP	Q1 2005	Q1 2006	Growth Rate (%)

1. AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY	182,115	204,386	12.2
a. AGRICULTURE	153,953	173,196	12.5
Palay	28,672	32,419	13.1
Corn	8,392	12,328	46.9
Coconut including copra	10,592	9,721	-8.2
Sugarcane	9,039	11,939	32.1
Banana	7,064	8,509	20.5
Other crops	38,593	46,605	20.8
Livestock	27,717	27,151	-2.0
Poultry	16,051	15,875	-1.1
Agricultural activities & services	7,833	8,649	10.4
b. FISHERY	28,162	31,190	10.8

2. FORESTRY	502	754	50.2

AGRI., FISHERY, AND FORESTRY	182,617	205,139	12.3

GROSS VALUE ADDED in AGRICULTURE, FISHERY & FORESTRY
2004 and 2005
IN MILLION PESOS

INDUSTRY	AT CURRENT PRICES		AT CONSTANT PRICES
INDUSTRY	2004	2005	2004	2005

AGRI.FISHERY,FORESTRY	733,068	777,064	226,612	230,762
a. Agriculture and fishery	729,596	774,514	225,287	229,852
b. Forestry	3,472	2,551	1,325	910

Source: National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)

Posted May 31, 2006.


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