The Philippine Statistics Authority will conduct the Crops Production Survey (CrPS) for first quarter 2022 round on February 17-28, 2022. CrPS is one of the regular surveys conducted quarterly in all provinces of the region. The data collection is done during the last 10 days of the second month of the reference quarter. 

The CrPS covers more than 280 crops sub-classified under three commodity groupings, namely: Non-Food and Industrial Crops; Fruit Crops; and Vegetables and Rootcrops. It aims to generate production estimates on crops other than palay and corn at the national, regional and provincial levels disaggregation. It has production, area planted/harvested and number of bearing trees/hills/vines as unit of analysis. 

The data collection will be undertaken by the hired Statistical Researchers (SRs) and/or regular staff through face-to-face paper and pencil interview (PAPI).  The hired SRs will undergo orientation/training to have a uniform understanding of the concepts and definitions used in the survey. Likewise, SRs and field supervisors are reminded to strictly observe proper health protocols in dealing with respondents. Moreover, the PSOs are enjoined to explore the use of phone, email, and other creative ways to collect information needed in the surveys.

All the data and information collected from the sample farmer-producers shall be kept strictly confidential and shall not be used for purposes of taxation, investigation or regulation as provided under Article 55 of RA 10625.

Approved by:

(Sgd.)ROSALINDA C. APURA, D.M.

Regional Director

Philippine Statistics Authority-RSSO XIII

Tel. No.: (085) 225-5219/ Telefax No.: (085) 815-4935

Email add: psacaraga_rsso13@yahoo.com