Coconut Farming Industry in Dingalan, Aurora: Practices and Challenges

This study attempted to describe the status of coconut farming industry practices and challenges in Dingalan, Aurora. Using Descriptive research design with 50 purposively chosen coconut farmers as respondents, the study revealed that the coconut farming industry in the subject town was in need of improvement in terms of farming practices. It also needed assistance to addressing the challenges that included low yield and lack of strong political assistance. Two from among the recommendations were to establish an extension activity focused on farmers' training and capability building and to strengthen political will in promoting marketing and farming practices in the town.