Enhancing Producer Profitability with Eggplant Production in Malapit, San Isidro Nueva Ecija

Abstract

Eggplant production is one of the farmers’ crops and it became the source of income for thousands of farmers in the eggplant-producing regions in Luzon and Central Visayas, especially in Nueva Ecija. The eggplant was one of the most cultivated vegetable crops in the world. In eggplant production, many farmers lack knowledge of what’s happenings in the markets. The study was carried out in Malapit, San Isidro Nueva Ecija to study how to enhance the profitability of each farmer. A total of 6 farmers of eggplants were interviewed. A survey for farmers and an interview guide for farmers or respondents. A descriptive approach was used to examine and gather information. The main challenge of the farmers so they cannot enhance profitability, is that all the goods that will be used on producing eggplant are all increasing. Some farmers lack the equipment that is used. The study concluded that many farmers had a lot of problems and difficulties so they can’t enhance their profit of those farmers. Lastly, knowing when and where should plant an eggplant to avoid losses on production. As a regards all supermarkets and public markets, they should stick to their products and should prioritize the farmers that produce eggplants and others, to help farmers to enhance their profit.