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Description
The coconut industry is the oldest and most strategic
agricultural industry in the country. Coconut remains a top agricultural export,
annually earning an average of US$631.50 million (1999-2003). The coconut palm
is planted in 3.12 million hectares all over the country, dominating the
landscape in 68 out of the total 75 provinces. It is a major crop in 1,195 out
of 1,544 municipalities. The industry provides vital economic support to the
rural communities, with over 3.4 million farmers directly deriving their income
from the industry and another 23 million Filipinos in their livelihood.
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