Abstract: This study dwelt on the farmers’ experience in coffee production, harvesting, post harvesting and marketing in Balbalan, Kalinga. The study consisted of three components, namely: 1) description of the socioeconomic characteristics of the coffee farmers; 2) description of the coffee production, harvesting, post harvesting and marketing practices; 3) assessment of the problems encountered and potential interventions to improve the coffee industry.
The coffee farmers are generally 43 years old, have at least with 2000m2 of coffee farms and medium (5 members) household size. Researchers have identified eight challenges and potential interventions in the coffee production, harvesting, post harvesting and marketing.
Keywords: Coffee industry, coffee farmers, coffee production, coffee postharvesting and marketing.
Title: Coffee Farmers Socio-Economic Status, Problems Encountered and Potential Intervention for the Enhancement of the Coffee Industry in Balbalan, Kalinga, Philippines
Author: Robert A. Rodolfo, Irene S. Calsiyao, Rex M. Duclayan, Jefferson A. Himson
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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