The Philippine Statistics Authority XII conducted the 2023 Second Level Training on Crops Production Surveys on 01-03 March 2023 at Virola Hall, PSA RSSO XII, JYSL Annex Building, Balmores St., Zone II, Koronadal City. It was participated by the Provincial Statistics Officers (PSOs) and Provincial Focal Persons.

           Statistical Analyst (COSW) Ms. Venissa A. Suaili, and Statistical Analyst Ms. Elena Dasmariñas of PSA Sarangani served as the resource persons for the training. 

           The CrPS is a quarterly survey which aims to generate basic production statistics for crops other than palay and corn at the national and sub-national levels. Twenty major crops under the Other Crops sub-sector are highlighted in the Value of Production in Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries. The CrPS covers more than 280 crops sub-classified under three commodity groupings, namely: 1) Non-Food and Industrial Crops, 2) Fruit Crops, and 3) Vegetables and Root Crops. The commodity coverage by province differs and depends on what each province produces. 

           The CrPS aims to generate basic production statistics for crops other than palay and corn at the national and sub-national levels. Twenty major crops under the Other Crops sub-sector are highlighted in the Value of Production in Philippine Agriculture and Fisheries. 

           Consequently, the training ensures that participants have a deeper understanding of the various topics. Key personnel are trained to generate national statistics, accurate and complete data collection is ensured, and respondents' trust and confidence are built, leading to successful interview conduct.