Agusan del Sur shared 73.84 percent to the total corn production in Caraga

Agusan del Sur produced a total of 102,353.20 metric tons of corn in 2024, contributing 73.84 percent to Caraga Region’s overall corn production. This represents the largest share among the five provinces of the region. Agusan del Norte ranked second with a 3.79 percent share, while Dinagat Islands recorded the lowest contribution at 0.25 percent. (Figure 1)

Production grew by 0.64 percent in 2024

Corn production in Agusan del Sur increased by 0.64 percent from 101,700.18 metric tons in 2023 to 102,353.20 metric tons in 2024. Among the five provinces in the region, Dinagat Islands recorded the fastest growth in corn production at 42.25 percent, followed by Surigao del Sur with 24.86 percent. In contrast, growth rate in Agusan del Sur slowed significantly, registering the lowest increase among the provinces at 0.64 percent. (Figures 2 and 3)

Yellow corn production went down by 3.68 percent in 2024

Yellow corn production in Agusan del sur declined by 3.68 percent from 69,840.30 metric tons in 2023 to 67,269.20 metric tons in 2024. (Figure 4) 

Agusan del Sur shared 78.92 percent to the total yellow corn production in Caraga Region

Dinagat Islands recorded the fastest growth in yellow corn production in Caraga Region, with an increase of 48.93 percent, followed by Surigao del Sur at 20.94 percent, while Agusan del Sur experienced a decline of 3.68 percent. Despite the decrease, Agusan del Sur remained the leading contributor to the region’s yellow corn production, accounting to 78.92 percent or 67,269.20 metric tons. This was followed by Agusan del Norte with a 12.21 percent share, while Dinagat Islands contributed the lowest share at 0.15 percent. (Figures 5 and 6)

White corn production increased by 10.12 percent in 2024

White corn production in Agusan del Sur increased by 10.12 percent from 31,859.88 metric tons in 2023 to 35,084.00 metric tons in 2024. (Figure 7)

Agusan del Sur shared 65.72 percent of the white corn production in the region

Dinagat Islands recorded the fastest growth in white corn production in Caraga Region, with an increase of 38.54 percent, followed by Surigao del Sur at 28.29 percent while Agusan del Sur ranked third with a 10.12 percent increase. Despite ranking third in growth rate, Agusan del Sur contributed the largest share to the region’s total white corn production at 65.72 percent, equivalent to 35,084 metric tons. This was followed by Agusan del Norte with 16.31 percent, while Dinagat Islands posted the lowest share at 0.41 percent. (Figures 8 and 9)

Area harvested for corn production in Agusan del Sur posted decline by 4.45 percent in 2024

The area harvested for corn production in Agusan del Sur declined by 4.45 percent, from 25,777 hectares in 2023 to 24,629 hectares in 2024. (Figure 10)

Agusan del Sur posted the largest share of the total area harvested for corn production in the region at 68.11 percent

Agusan del Sur accounted for the largest share of the total area harvested for corn production in Caraga Region, comprising approximately 68.11 percent equivalent to 24,629 hectares. This was followed by Agusan del Norte with a 14.37 percent share, equivalent to 5,196 hectares, while Dinagat Islands recorded the smallest share at 0.43 percent, or around 154 hectares. (Figure 11)

TECHNICAL NOTES

Corn production, area and yield and other production data are generated from Corn Production Survey (CPS) which is one of the major agricultural surveys of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). The CPS is conducted nationwide every quarter of each year. It aims to generate estimates that serve as inputs for policy making and programs on corn. Production data generated from the CPS are inputs to the Performance of Agriculture Report (PAR) and preparation of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Production refers to the quantity of corn actually harvested during the reference period. This includes corn that was harvested but later damaged, stolen, given away, consumed, reserved, or distributed as harvesters' and threshers' shares. However, corn produced by seed growers intended specifically for seed purposes is excluded from the survey.

White Corn refers to a type of corn used primarily for human consumption.

Yellow Corn refers to a type of corn used mainly as feed grain. It includes all types of corn other than white.

Share refers to a commodity's proportion or contribution to the total production within a given area or period.

Growth Rate refers to the percentage change in production compared to the previous year, indicating an increase or decrease in output over time.

Area Harvested refers to the portion of the planted area that was actually harvested during the reference period. It excludes areas that were totally damaged or left unharvested.

(Sgd.) DEMETRIO T. DEJOLDE, JR.
Chief Statistical Specialist