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Census of Agriculture 2002

Philippines, 2003
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PHL_2002_CA_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS
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  • Study Description
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  • Identification
  • Scope
  • Coverage
  • Producers and sponsors
  • Sampling
  • Data collection
  • Data processing
  • Data appraisal
  • Data Access
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  • Identification

    Survey ID number

    PHL_2002_CA_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS

    Title

    Census of Agriculture 2002

    Country
    Name Country code
    Philippines PHL
    Study type

    Agricultural Census [ag/census]

    Series Information

    The 2002 Census of Agriculture (CA 2002) is the fifth of a series of decennial census on agriculture conducted in the Philippines. It was conducted in March 2003 with 2002 as the reference period. The concepts and definitions, scope, and coverage of the 1960, 1971, 1980, 1991 and 2002 censuses of agriculture were basically the same. However, there were some differences in the definition of farm, reference periods and sampling design which should be taken into account when comparing the data across the census years.

    Abstract

    The 2002 Census of Agriculture (CA 2002) is a large-scale government operation geared towards the collection and compilation of statistics in the agriculture sector of the country. The collected data will constitute the bases from which policymakers and planners will formulate plans for the country's development.

    The following were the objectives of CA 2002:

    1. To determine the structure and characteristics of agricultural holdings;
    2. To determine the number and distribution of households and enterprises engaged in agriculture and to gather information on the operation of these households and enterprises;
    3. To provide the basis for sampling frame for other statistical undertakings; and
    4. To provide basic data for use in national as well as sub-national development planning.

    Specifically, it aims to:

    1. Obtain comprehensive data on farm characterisitcs such as size, location, tenure status, irrigation system, crops planted, livestock/poultry raised, etc.;
    2. Determine the type and number of equipment, machineries and facilities used in the operation of agricultural activities whether owned or rented; and
    3. Provide benchmarks for the various statistical series which are designed to measure progress in agriculture.

    Major findings include the following:

    1. Central Visayas accounted for the highest number of farms but Bicol Region had the biggest farm area.
    2. Almost all farms in the country were operated individually.
    3. Most farms were owned by the agricultural operators.
    4. More than half of the farms in the country were under temporary crops.
    5. Palay remained as the major temporary crop in the country.
    6. Coconut also remained as the dominant permanent crop.
    7. Individual system irrigation was the most common in the country.
    8. Number of hogs reared and tended increased by 1.1 milliion heads.
    9. Raising of chicken was the prevalent poultry raising activity.
    10. Ornamental and flower gardening (excluding orchid) was also common in the country.
    11. Male operators dominated the agriculture sector.
    12. Almost 80 percent of the household members engaged in agricultural activity were working in own agricultural holding.
    13. Plow was the most common farm equipment in the country.
    Kind of Data

    Census/enumeration data [cen]

    Unit of Analysis

    Households

    Scope

    Notes

    The description of scope for the survey includes:
    a. Holding Identification
    b. Characteristics of the Operator/Hired Manager
    c. Legal Status of the Holder
    d. Characteristics of the Holding
    e. Crops
    f. Livestock and Poultry
    g. Equipment, Machineries, Facilities and Other Farm Tools
    h. Selected Agricultural Activities
    i. Demographic Characteristcs of Household Members

    Topics
    Topic Vocabulary URI
    Censuses [14.1] CESSDA http://www.nesstar.org/rdf/common
    Keywords
    agriculture agricultural operator farm holding

    Coverage

    Geographic Coverage

    National Coverage

    Universe

    The census covered all households, agricultural operators, and agricultural establishments.

    Producers and sponsors

    Primary investigators
    Name Affiliation
    National Statistics Office National Economic and Development Authority
    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    Bureau of Agricultural Statistics Department of Agriculture Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF; served as trainer during field trainings; and acted as Census Area Supervisor during enumeration
    Funding Agency/Sponsor
    Name Role
    Government of the Philippines Funding
    Other Identifications/Acknowledgments
    Name Affiliation Role
    Department of Agriculture Vice Chair, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Department of Agriculture Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Department of Agrarian Reform Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Department of Budget and Management Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Department of Environment and Natural Resources Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Department of Labor and Employment Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    National Economic and Develoopment Authority Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    National Statistical Coordinating Board Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Statisticial Research and Training Center Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    University of the Philippines at Los Banos Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Representative from Farmer's Group Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF
    Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industries Member, Task Force on 2002 CAF

    Sampling

    Sampling Procedure

    The CA 2002 adopted a one-stage stratified systematic sampling design where selection of sample barangays was done by city/muncipality (by district for the National Capital Region or NCR) and by stratum. However, for the provinces of Laguna, Isabela, Bukidnon, and Batanes, a full sample-census was adopted.

    Except for the cities/municipalities of the full-sample barangays, all cities/municipalities (6 districts for NCR) were treated as domains and the barangays as the ultimate sampling units. The six districts of NCR are as follows:
    NCR I - Manila;
    NCR II - Quezon City;
    NCR III - San Juan, Cities of Mandaluyong, Marikina and Pasig;
    NCR IV - Malabon, Navotas, Cities of Kalookan and Valenzuela;
    NCR V - Pateros, Taguig and Makati City; and
    NCR VI - Cities of Pasay, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque

    The sampling frame was based on the list of barangays taken from the results of the 2000 Census of Population and Housing (Census 2000) as of June 2002.

    In each domain, all barangays were grouped into three strata, as follows:
    Stratum 1 - Barangays with the largest Total Farm Area (TFA) in the municipality based on the 1991 Census of Agriculture and fisheries (CAF)
    Stratum 2 - All other sample barangays of the 1991 CAF
    Stratum 3 - All other barangays in the sampling frame

    The 1991 sample barangays in each domain were ranked by descending values of TFA. The barangays with the largest TFA in 1991, referred to as the certainty barangays, were included in Stratum 1. In cases where the certainty barangay was split into two or more barangays as a result of the creation of a new barangay (as of June 2002 master list of barangays), the new barangay was also treated as a certainty barangay. Sample barangays of the 1991 CAF not included in Stratum 1 were assigned in Stratum 2. Barangays with no TFA because they were not samples during the 1991 CAF were arranged in ascending order of the total number of households based on Census 2000. These barangays were assigned in Stratum 3.

    All barangays in Stratum 1 were automatically taken as samples. Sample barangays in Strata 2 and 3 were systematically selected using a 25-percent sampling rate, except for NCR. The sampling rates for NCR were 50 percent and 10 percent for Stratum 2 and Stratum 3, respectively. In each sampled barangay, all households were covered.

    All agricultural establishments identified in the 2002 List of Establishments, whether or not located in the sample barangays of CA 2002, and new agricultural establishments in the sample barangays during the enumeration of CA 2002, were enumerated.

    Data collection

    Dates of Data Collection
    Start End
    2003-03-03 2003-04-05

    Data processing

    Data Editing

    The accomplished census forms undergone several stages of data editing. These stages include the following:

    1. Field editing which consisted of checking of consistency, correctness and completness of entries while in the field.
    2. Manual Processing of accomplished questionnaires at the Provincial Offices where the following were done:
      a. Verification of geographic identification and completeness of forms
      b. Checking for legibility of entries
      c. Coding
    3. Machine Processing which includes machine validation, consistency checking and completeness checking of entries.

    Data appraisal

    Estimates of Sampling Error

    In order to provide a basis for assessing the reliability or precision of CA estimates, the estimation of the magnitude of sampling error in the census data was undertaken by the NSO for the 2002 CA. The standard error (SE) and coefficient of variation (C.V.) were used as measures of sampling error.

    Data Access

    Confidentiality
    Is signing of a confidentiality declaration required? Confidentiality declaration text
    yes This (Census/Survey) conforms to the provisions of confidentiality stated under Section 4 of Commonwealth Act No. 591, which says that the "Data furnished to the Bureau of Census and Statistics (BCS) now known as the National Statistics Office, by an individual, corporation, partnership, institution or business enterprise shall not be used as evidence in any court or in any public office either as evidence against the individual, corporation, association, partnership, institution, or business enterprise from whom such data emanates; nor shall such data or information be divulged to any person except authorized employees of the BCS acting in the performance of their duties; nor shall such data be published except in the form of summaries or statistical tables in which no reference to an individual, corporation, association, partnership, institution or business enterprise shall appear."
    Access conditions

    Authorization to use this data is granted only to the client or data user and persons within its organization, if applicable. Under no circumstances shall the client reproduce, distribute, sell or lend the entire data or parts thereof to any other data user apart from himself or that of authorized employees in his organization. The NSO shall hold the data user fully responsible for safeguarding the data from any unauthorized access or use.

    Before being granted access to the dataset, all users have to formally agree:

    1. To make no copies of any files or portions of files to which s/he is granted access except those authorized by the data depositor.
    2. Not to use any technique in an attempt to learn the identity of any person, establishment, or sampling unit not identified on public use data files.
    3. To hold in strictest confidence the identification of any establishment or individual that may be inadvertently revealed in any documents or discussion, or analysis. Such inadvertent identification revealed in her/his analysis will be immediately brought to the attention of the data depositor.
    Citation requirements

    Any report, paper or similar articles, whether published or not, emanating from the use of this data shall give appropriate acknowledgement as suggested herein, “(Title of Census/Survey, version number and date), National Statistics Office, Manila, Philippines,” as the source of basic data. The data user or client is encouraged to provide NSO with a copy of such report, paper or article. It is understood that unless expressly allowed by the client, such report, paper or article shall not be used for any purpose other than monitoring.

    Disclaimer and copyrights

    Disclaimer

    The NSO gives no warranty that the data are free from errors. Hence, the NSO shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage as a result of the client's manipulation or tabulation of the data.

    Contacts

    Contacts
    Name Affiliation Email
    Director, Household Statistics Department NSO [email protected]

    Metadata production

    DDI Document ID

    DDI_ PHL_2002_CA_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_FAO

    Producers
    Name Affiliation Role
    Office of Chief Statistician Food and Agriculture Organization Metadata adapted for FAM
    Ana Piad NSO-HSD-CPOD Documentation of study
    Divina Gracia del Prado NSO-HSD Reviewer

    Metadata version

    DDI Document version

    PHL_2002_CA_v01_EN_M_v01_A_OCS_v01

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