Linking smallholder producers to high-value markets through vegetable producer cooperatives in Cambodia
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چکیده
Modern retail markets have grown in Cambodia, but vegetable growers are unlikely to gain benefits from these high value (HVMs). Producer cooperatives (PCs) could play a critical role linking smallholder farmers HVMs. The purpose of this paper is: (1) examine the PCs producers HVMs; and (2) analyse factors affecting successful participation This study applied mixed methods approach selling members’ vegetables HVMs (PC-HVMs), traditional (TMs) only (PC-TMs). Both groups provided services their members (e.g. input, financial, extension services). However, content quality were different. PC-TMs emphasised on support linked production, while PC-HVMs focused both production marketing support. indicated that farming experience, total produce, average prices had statistically significant influence producers’ farm size showed negatively effect As one very few empirical studies Cambodia research provides valuable context for further studies. It has developed tested framework analysing an explanation why some can successfully participate
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: The International Food and Agribusiness Management Review
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1559-2448', '1096-7508']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22434/ifamr2020.0135