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    Analysis of the cost structure and profitability of small-scale catfish farming in Zarraga, Iloilo
    Biene, Brylle D.; Tayco, Zaphara Mae M. (Division of Social Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas, 2013-04)
    Catfish farming has contributed significantly to the economy of Zarraga, Iloilo. Currently however there are a few existing literature on the economic viability of the venture. This study was undertaken to bridge that gap. Nineteen small-scale catfish farmers were chosen as respondents of the study using simple random sampling method. This study evaluated the economic performance of small-scale catfish farming using cost and return analysis. Measures and indicators of profitability such as benefit-cost ratio, rate of return on capital investment, payback period and break-even points were solved to determine profitability. Sensitivity analysis was also done to examine the effect of changes in major variables on the profitability of small-scale catfish farms. Results showed that small-scale catfish farming in Zarraga, Iloilo is profitable with positive pure, gross and financial profit. The findings also indicated that it is more sensitive to changes in the market price of catfish compared to changes in the prices of major inputs such as feeds, fingerlings and labor. It is recommended that local government programs such as fingerlings dispersal and research supporting catfish farming will be carried out.
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    The economics of loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo
    Balindua, Trini Rose Philippe N.; Fuentespina, Pierra M. (2004-03)
    The study determined and analyzed the economic profitability of the loom weaving industry in Miag-ao, Iloilo. Specifically, the study described the socio-demographic profile of owners and laborers, determined the economic profitability, the cost and returns, the contractual arrangement between the owners and laborers, and identified the problems encountered in the industry The primary data were mainly gathered from 5 owners and 2 cooperative chairpersons, and 35 weavers who comprised the study population. The respondents came from the different barangays of Banbanan, Bugtong Naulid, Bulucaue, Dawog, Guibongan and Indag-an of the town of Miagao, Iloilo where loom weaving firms are situated and weavers are concentrated. Employing the cost and return analysis, results showed that loom weaving industry earned positive economic profit. Gross profit amounted to PhP 9,079.83 and financial profit of PhP 8,738.67. The payback period is 4.04 months. Return to the laborer is valued at PhP 5,431.35, and returns to the owner is PhP 7,736.46. The problems encountered in the loom weaving industry were the cheap compensation of laborers, health problems, old age and poor eye sight, the delay on the provision of materials by the owners to their laborers, lack of buyers during lean season, and the improbability of the return of finished products by the laborers and the loss of interest of the younger generation in the industry.