Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies of Rice Farmers in Quirino Province

This study assessed the personal entrepreneurial competencies (PECs) of rice farmers in Quirino Province. Using a descriptive research design, the study involved purposively selected rice farmers who were actively engaged in farming across selected municipalities. Data were gathered through a structured questionnaire that measured ten entrepreneurial indicators. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, mean, and weighted mean were used to describe the data, while the Kruskal–Wallis and Mann–Whitney U tests determined significant differences in PECs when grouped by age, sex, and organizational membership.

Results showed that most respondents were older, male, and members of organizations. They exhibited high levels of persistence, commitment to work, and goal setting, but moderate to low levels of opportunity seeking, risk-taking, and information seeking. Significant differences in PECs were found across age and organizational membership but not in sex. Younger farmers demonstrated greater innovation and risk-taking, while older farmers showed higher perseverance and stability in managing their farms. Moreover, organizationally active farmers displayed stronger persuasion, networking, and planning skills. The study concludes that strengthening farmers’ entrepreneurial competencies through targeted training and organizational support can promote innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability in rice farming within Quirino Province.