Industry and Environment Analysis: Business Opportunities in
Various Sectors
Agriculture Sector and Agribusiness
 Agriculture-Defined as the science and art of
cultivating plants and producing livestock.
 Agriculture Sector-has been an important
component of the Philippine Economy.
-Also the source of raw materials supplied to the industrial
sector as well as the producer of export products for the
world market. It covers the economic activities of fishing
and forestry.
Agricultural
CropsRiceCornCoconutSugarcaneBanana
PineappleCoffeeMangoEggplantCabbagecal
amansiTobaccoAbacaRubberCassavaCamote
PeanutMonggoGarlicOnionstomato
Animal Production
Two types:
1. Livestock (pigs, cows, carabaos, goats)
2. Poultry production (chicken, ducks, goose)
(done by medium scale enterprises small entrepreneurs can
also undertake these commercial activities as backyard and
livelihood ventures that can provide income and
employment opportunities to poor households)
Forestry Resources
The main source of income is logging.
But because of the environmental implications of this type of
agribusiness the commercial opportunities are becoming
limited with the implementation of the log ban.
Agriculture
 Pork-can be processed into ham and sausages.
 Fish-can be canned into sardines
 Vegetables-can be pickled
 Fruits-can be sweetened or dried.
 Duck eggs-can be salted.
SWOT Analysis: Agriculture Sector)
Strengths
Vast tracts of land for Agriculture
Large coastlines and municipal water resources for
commercial fishing.
Competitive edge in the production of commercial crops
and tropical fruits
Use of modern technology in large scale farm production
Competitive edge in niche products from organic farming
Weaknesses
High cost of fertilizers and farm inputs Low
productivity of farmers
High cost in rice production
High cost due to post-harvest wastage
Inadequate irrigation facilities
Limited extension services
Narrow investments in research and development
Opportunities
Shifting demand for organic produce
Increasing income of consumers
Increasing Population
Government support in agriculture
Changing tastes of consumers
Further processing of farm produce
Farm implements can be rented or shared
ASEAS economic integration
Threats
Low cost rice producers in the region
Agricultural produce as inputs for biofuel
ASEAN economic integration and the liberalization of
rice imports.
Utilization of less productive marginal uplands
Rapid population growth
Climate change
Overfishing
Conversion of agricultural lands into residential,
commercial and industrial purposes.
Industrial Sector and Manufacturing Industries
Industrial Sector
Can create new products through processing that can
address the changing demand and tastes of the consumers
and increasing population.
Composed of manufacturing, construction, mining, and
utilities. (electricity, gas & water)
Is often referred to as the manufacturing sector.
ManufacturingSector
 FoodManufacturing Beverages Tobacco Textile
Footwear Wearing apparel Wood and cork products
Leather & leather products Furniture& fixtures Paper &
paper products Publishing & printing Rubber products
Chemical products Petroleum & coal Nonmetallic
mineral Metal Machinery Transport equipment
Flow Shop VS Job Shop
Flow Shop-uses a high volume specialized equipment that
produce one or two similar products like an assembly shop.
Job Shop-produces commodities in smaller batches like a
machine shop.
Food Establishments
Meat processingFish processingPreservation of
fishFruits& vegetablesAnimal oils & fatsDairy
productsStarch productsBeveragesMineral
waterFood grain mill production
Refinery Establishments
Engaged in the process of purifying crude substances such
as crude oil using mechanical and chemical means to convert
it into final products.Sugar cane, mineral ores and metals
(primary products that undergo refinery)
Cannery Establishments
Are factories where meat, fish, fruits and vegetables are
canned and preserved.
Brewery-entails the manufacture of malt liquors such as
beer and ale through the process of fermentation.
Foundry-refers to a establishment that melts and mold metals
into various forms.
Tannery Establishments-are concerned with the tanning of
animal skins and or hides that cater mostly to the leather
industry.