The Feasibility Study attached hereto entitled CJC Cabbage Production prepared and submitted by Carlito Siador Jr,

Christian Manzano and Jeiel Espiritu, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management is hereby accepted.

HELEN I.PERPETUA Member, Guidance Committee

HILARION A.DECENILLA Member, Guidance Committee

Date Signed ELSIE S.VILLANUEVA Adviser, Guidance Committee Date Signed

Date Signed

ELSIE S.VILLANUEVA Department Chairman

Date Signed

HELEN I.PERPETUA Dean Date Signed

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

This project would not have been finished without the work previously done by others in the field. Making this feasibility study is impossible without the help and support of several people whom we would like to thank. First and foremost, we thank God for giving us good health and wisdom in making this feasibility study on cabbage production. We also express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr.Zaldy Aragay, one of the producers of cabbage in Palian for imparting his knowledge for the accomplishment of this project; to the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics in Koronadal City for providing us the data and to the staff of the said office; to Mr.Zaldy Estrada for the estimation of storage house. To our Adviser,Prof.Elsie Villanueva for her untiring support and patience for checking this paper; To Prof.Hilarion Decenilla, our Technical Adviser for his time and effort in correcting our technical study. To Prof.Helen Perpetua, for guiding us for the betterment of this research. And lastly, to our beloved parents who never quitted in supporting us and for believing that this research would come up successfully. We are so much blessed for having all these people who showed us their generosity and kindness to make this feasibility study possible. THANK YOU THE AUTHORS iii

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH The feasibility study is a collaborative effort by the authors. They have contributed their knowledge, skills, patience and determination in conducting this study.

Carlito Siador Jr.

A tall, simple and handsome guy in his own ways. He perceives the world in a complex manner where he does not like to procrastinate things. Carl as what his friends call him is a kind and down to earth person. He loves to play guitar and chess as a way of his relaxation. This guy has ostentation of seriousness but when you know him better, he has the hilarious attitude that makes him nice and happy to be with.

Jeiel Espiritu

He is the youngest son of Mr. Johnny Espiritu and Angelita Espiritu. He was born on the 11th day of May 1991 at Brgy Poblacion Surallah,South Cotabato. He completed his Elementary Education at Palian Elementary School and his secondary education at Tupi, National High School. At present, he is taking up BS Agribusiness Management at the Mindanao State University, General Santos City. iv

Christian Ian Gil H. Manzano

He

was

born

on

the

30th

day

of

August

1990

at

Brgy.

Poblacion,Polomolok,South Cotabato. He was the eldest son of Gilbert and Imelda Manzano. He finished his primary and secondary education at Christian School of Polomolok, Polomolok South Cotabato. He then pursued his tertiary education at the Mindanao State University, Fatima, General Santos City, taking up Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business Management. Although he is a tight-lipped person, he enjoys listening and observing others in this way he is more comfortable. He enjoys playing chess, sudoku and making paper art called origami. He is eager to learn about computers because it has a huge opportunity to put up a business nowadays. Living a simple life and to be a businessman are his goals.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
I. II. INTRODUCTION PROJECT SUMMARY III. Market Study Technical Study Financial Study Organization and Management Study Socio Economic Study 3 3 3 4 5 1

MARKET STUDY Demand Supply Demand and Supply Analysis Price Study Factors Affecting the Market Marketing Program 6 9 9 13 15 15

IV.

TECHNICAL STUDY The Product Project Location Farm Layout Project Size and Yield Cultural Management and Practices 18 19 20 21 29

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Harvesting Packing Labor Requirements Waste Management

39 39 40 42

FINANCIAL STUDY Major Assumptions Total Project Cost Financial Analysis 51 53 80 83 85 86 87

VI. VII. VIII. IX.

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC STUDY CONCLUSION AND RECOMENDATION REFERENCES

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LIST OF TABLES

Table No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Title Project Time Table Historical Demand of Cabbage Projected Demand of Cabbage Production Area of Cabbage Historical Supply of Cabbage Projected Supply of Cabbage Historical Unsatisfied Demand for Cabbage Projected Unsatisfied Demand for Cabbage Historical Farm Gate Price of Cabbage Projected Price of Cabbage Volume of Disposal Dry Season Volume of Disposal Wet Season Construction of Nursery Bed Shelter Fertilizer Application Water Equipment Pest and Diseases Farm Tools and Equipment Labor Requirement

Page No. 2 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13 15 15 28 31 32 35 38 39

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19 20 21 22

Rental Requirement Construction Materials of the Storage House Electric Installation and Materials Labor Cost for Seedbed Preparation and Sowing of Seeds Cost for the Construction of Temporary Seedbed Shelter Rental Cost for Plowing Labor Cost for Harrowing Cost for Furrowing Cost for Electricity Labor Cost for Transplanting Labor Cost for Basal Application Labor Cost for 1st Sidedress Application Labor Cost for Last Sidedress Application Labor Cost for 1st Harvesting and Packing Labor Cost for 2nd Harvesting and Packing Labor Cost for 3rd Harvesting and Packing Labor Cost for 4th Harvesting and Packing Labor Cost for Weeding Labor Cost for Irrigation Total Labor Cost ix

40 41 42 53

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38

54 54 55 55 56 56 57 57 58 58 59 59 60 60 61 62

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Total Rental Cost Cost of Inorganic Fertilizer Cost of Organic Fertilizer Cost of Pesticide Cost of Permits and Licences Cost of Repair and Maintenance Land Rent Cost Sales Summary

63 64 65 66 68 68 70
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LIST OF SCHEDULE

Schedule No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11

Page No. Production Schedule Projected Cost of Seed Projected Cost of Labor Wages Projected Cost of Inorganic Fertilizer Projected Cost of Organic Fertilizer Total Projected of Fertilizer (Organic and Inorganic) Projected Cost of Pesticide Projected Cost for Contingency Allowance Projected Cost of OwnerManager Salary Total Projected Cost for Sacks Projected Cost of Annual Depreciation 21 53 63 64 65 66 67 69 69 70
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LIST OF EXHIBIT

Exhibit No. 1 2 3 Location Map Project Farm layout Storage

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure No. 1 2 Marketing Channel Organizational Chart

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