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• TITLE: Obstacle in Corn Production and the Livelihood Activities of Smallholder Farmers in South Central Philippines

  AUTHORS: Randy E. Mayo, Leah Joy S. Villarta

  KEYWORDS: Obstacle, Corn Production, Smallholder Farmers, Livelihood Activities

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Social Sciences, Vol.11 No.10, October 31, 2023

  ABSTRACT: This study delves into the intricacies of corn crop production within the context of smallholder farming in South Central, Philippines. It employs a descriptive statistical approach to scrutinize the challenges faced by corn farmers, providing a comprehensive understanding of the impediments affecting their livelihoods. The findings reveal a confluence of common challenges that smallholder farmers encounter, intricately linked to their individual characteristics as corn cultivators. These challenges include adherence to outdated planting techniques due to the absence of modern agricultural machinery. Additionally, their lands are susceptible to natural disasters, such as floods, landslides, and droughts, compounding their struggles alongside the persistently low market prices for corn. Moreover, the study highlights the resilience of these farmers who rely on personal capital to sustain their livelihoods, as government incentives and support are often lacking, despite being vital for the community’s prosperity. As a recommendation, prospective farmers are encouraged to contemplate shifting towards large-scale production while carefully selecting optimal locations. This strategic shift can potentially enable them to harness substantial income through increased yields, while simultaneously reducing labor and marketing costs. Such a transformation could lead to a more prosperous future for smallholder corn farmers in Palimbang and similar agricultural communities.