Metro Naga’s agricultural land is its most important asset and supports the mainstay of economic activity in the non-urban areas.

Arable land accounts for over 87 percent of the Metro Naga area. Its rich lime-based soil, with unlimited potential for growing export-oriented crops, is currently utilized in the production of several types of rice species, spices, vegetables and a variety of tropical fruit and coconuts. Abaca, a well known fiber used in cordage and for the production of traditional decorative items, is abundant and bamboo, nipa and other forest resources thrive in the fertile soil.

The livestock industry is growing in importance because of a recently up-graded abattoir facility and Metro Naga’s close proximity to important domestic markets including Manila. Similarly, the production of poultry products has increased alongside an improved demand in both Metro Naga and nearby domestic markets for quality meat. A deer farm in Ocampo promises a future steady supply of low cholesterol venison.

  
   
Metro Naga is also known for its high quality red clay deposits and there are opportunities to convert this natural resource to valuable finished goods utilizing the artistic and advanced craftsmanship of the local people. Already clay based bricks are being sourced in Metro Naga as an environmentally-friendly alternative in the construction industry. Complementing this resource is a new beneficiation plant in Naga City servicing the needs of the ceramics industry in Metro Manila.
 
   

The region is blessed with abundant water supplies. Surface and underground natural spring water is plentiful and more than ten water bottlers have established in the area to package and distribute this valuable resource throughout the Philippines.

Marine resources from Metro Naga’s member municipalities contribute 25 percent of the province’s total production. Tuna, shrimps, sardines, tanguige, anchovies, lapu-lapu and other fish products are caught in the waters of coastal towns, processed and sold locally and throughout the country. The rejuvenation of an existing sardine canning factory in Naga City will pave the way for investors to tap into existing lucrative international markets. Situated at the fishing port in Camaligan is a 4-hectare refrigerated storage facility intended for centralizing fish catches for distribution to nearby export-oriented processing factories.

Seaweed (kelp) is currently transported to Manila for processing and export. Opportunities exist to establish a profitable processing unit in Pasacao. With its closeness to the resource, cost-effective skilled labor and minimized transport charges, profits can be realised in a relatively short time.

Along with its substantial human resources, the full potential of Metro Naga’s natural riches awaits to be unlocked.

While most economic activities of its members remain predominantly agriculture dependent, the phenomenal growth of Naga City, the heart of Metro Naga, has resulted in greater economic opportunities for its neighbors, particularly in the services and processing industry sectors.