Thesis (BS Agribusiness) - Mariano Marcos State University

ABSTRACT GARCIA, BEVERLYN R. 220. Profitability Analysis on Multiplier Onion (Allium arealonicum L.) in Vintar, Ilocos Norte. Department of Agribusiness College of Agriculture Food and Sustainable Development. Mariano Marcos State University, City of Batao 42 pp Advisers Ms. Sheena Marie Joy P. Lidora The study was conducted to determine the profitability of multiplier onion in Vintar, Ilocos Norte. The specific objectives were to determine the socio- demographic and farm/economic characteristics of multiplier onion growers, analyze the production costs, and the allocation of produce by the growers, determine the net income from onion production, and identify the problems encountered by the multiplier onion growers, In general, the multiplier onion growers belonged to the middle and old age, having an average age of 52 years. Most of the growers are male and married and finished elementary. Majority (72%) of the growers were share tenants, with an average area of 3800 m and have been involved for 17 years in onion farming. The multiplier onion growers have attended the trainings/seminars conducted by the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and are also members of different organizations