Palay Production in Aklan Rises by Over 2,700 metric tons in Q1 2025

The Province of Aklan recorded a 10.1 percent increase in the volume of palay production in Q1 2025, reaching a total of 29,829 metric tons, up from 27,093 metric tons in the same period of 2024. This overall growth reflects a positive trend in both irrigated and rainfed ecosystems.

In the irrigated ecosystem, production rose by 10.2 percent, from 16,674 metric tons to 18,380 metric tons. Yield in irrigated areas improved by 10.4 percent, increasing from 2.74 to 3.02 metric tons per hectare.

Meanwhile, the rainfed ecosystem experienced a 9.9 percent increase in production, growing from 10,419 metric tons to 11,449 metric tons. Yield in rainfed areas also rose by 6.6 percent, from 2.08 metric tons per hectare to 2.22 metric tons per hectare. 

Overall, the province's average palay yield increased by 8.7 percent, from 2.44 metric tons per hectare in Q1 2024 to 2.65 metric tons per hectare in Q1 2025.

Irrigated palay accounted for 61.6 percent of total production, a slight increase from 61.5 percent in the same period last year. Conversely, rainfed palay comprised 38.4 percent, a marginal decrease from 38.5 percent in Q1 2024.

Aklan ranked fourth in palay production among the provinces of Western Visayas, contributing 5.4 percent to the region’s total output. The province produced 29,829 metric tons out of the region-wide total of 549,512.19 metric tons, marking an increase from its 4.7 percent share during the same period in 2024. Iloilo remained the top producer with 56.2 percent, followed by Capiz at 22.1 percent, and Antique at 14.4 percent. Guimaras contributed 1.8 percent.

Palay Harvested Area Grows by 1.3 percent in Q1 2025

Aklan’s total palay area harvested increased by 1.3 percent, rising from 11,098 hectares in Q1 2024 to 11,245 hectares in Q1 2025. The irrigated palay area remained almost steady, experiencing a slight decrease of -0.1 percent from 6,094 hectares to 6,087 hectares. In contrast, the rainfed palay area showed a more significant growth of 3.1 percent, expanding from 5,004 hectares to 5,158 hectares. 

Corn Production in Aklan Drops by -25.4 percent in Q1 2025

In the Q1 2025, Aklan’s total corn production was estimated at 283.48 metric tons, reflecting a -25.4 percent decrease compared to the 380 metric tons produced in the same quarter of 2024. Both white and yellow corn contributed to the overall decline. White corn production went down by -20.8 percent, from 102 metric tons to 80.80 metric tons. Similarly, yellow corn production decreased by -27.1 percent, from 278 metric tons to 202.68 metric tons.

Average yield declined to 2.60 metric tons per hectare in Q1 2025, down from 2.81 metric tons per hectare in the same quarter last year. White corn yield dropped by -7.2 percent, falling from 2.49 metric tons per hectare to 2.31 metric tons per hectare, while yellow corn yield decreased by -7.4 percent, from 2.96 metric tons per hectare to 2.74 metric tons per hectare.

White corn accounted for 26.8 percent of total corn production in the Q1 2024, increasing to 28.5 percent in the same period of 2025. Conversely, yellow corn’s share decreased from 73.2 percent in Q1 2024 to 71.5 percent in Q1 2025.

Aklan ranked fourth in corn production among the provinces of Western Visayas, contributing only 283.48 metric tons, or 0.4 percent, of the region’s total output of 76,286.46 metric tons. Iloilo remained the leading producer, accounting for 63.0 percent of the total, followed by Capiz with 33.8 percent. Antique contributed 2.6 percent, while Guimaras accounted for 0.3 percent of the region’s corn production.

Corn Harvested Area Posted a -19.3 percent decline

Area harvested for corn decreased by -19.3 percent, from 135 hectares in Q1 2024 to 109 hectares in Q1 2025. Harvested area for white corn area declined by -14.6 percent, from 41 hectares to 35 hectares. Similarly, yellow corn dropped from 94 hectares to 74 hectares, reflecting a -21.3 percent decrease.

Note: Total may not sum up due to rounding off

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Note: Total may not sum up due to rounding off

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

TECHNICAL NOTES

Palay and Corn Production Survey. One of the quarterly agricultural surveys that provides estimates on palay and corn production, area, yield, and other production-related metrics. This data supports policymaking and program development for palay/rice and corn.

Production. Refers to the quantity produced and actually harvested during the reference period. This includes those harvested but damaged, stolen, given away, consumed, given as harvesters’ and threshers’ shares, reserved, etc.

Area Harvested. Refers to the total area from which palay or corn was harvested during the reference period. This area may be less than or equal to the total area planted.

Irrigated. Area with irrigation facilities supplying water through artificial means like gravity, force/power, pump, etc.

Rainfed. Area holds standing water but solely dependent on rainfall for its water supply.

White Corn. A type of corn used primarily for human consumption, regardless of color.

Yellow Corn. A type of corn primarily used as feed grains encompassing all varieties of corn other than white.

ENGR. ANTONET B. CATUBUAN
Chief Statistical Specialist
Aklan Provincial Statistical Office
Philippine Statistics Authority