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CONTRACT BROILER FARMING [PDF]

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Economics and Business Administration, 2012
In Thailand, poultry sector is the main economic gr owth of livestock sector, especially broiler produc tion. The rapid expansion in broiler production has been made possible by the increase in the number of commercial farms or contract farming. The objective of this research was to understand better how cont ract farming works, who gets involved and ...
openaire   +1 more source

Adapting Contract Theory to Fit Contract Farming [PDF]

open access: yesAmerican Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2014
This article discusses the current state of contract theory and its usefulness for conceptualizing issues related to agricultural contracting. The paper will explore the limitations of existing theory for applied work, and what methodological improvements are needed to enhance the usefulness of the theory to agricultural economists.
openaire   +3 more sources

Twenty‐five years of Living Under Contract : Contract farming and agrarian change in the developing world

open access: yesJournal of Agrarian Change, 2021
The expansion of contract farming schemes through regions of the developing world in the era of the globalization of agriculture raises questions that are central to the study of agrarian political economy.
M. Vicol   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

An evaluation of maize contract farming system in Sri Lanka: adoption, problems and future prospects

open access: yesTropical Agricultural Research, 2015
The constraints that hinder the growth of smallholder farmers have been attributed to lack of access to markets and technical expertise. Contract farming envisaged to facilitate the linkage between smallholder farmers and agribusiness firms who have ...
P. A. Jayamini Champika   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Key drivers behind contract farming engagement decisions in Tanzania: empowering sorghum farmers

open access: yesCogent Social Sciences
Agricultural production under contractual agreements is considered profitable, enabling the integration of smallholder farmers into agricultural commodity value chains.
Thedy Kimbi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Assessing the effect of contract farming on sorghum land productivity: An endogenous switching regression approach

open access: yesHeliyon
In low-and middle-income countries, contract farming handles agricultural problems facing small-scale growers. This study analyzes the extent to which sorghum productivity can be enhanced under contract farming in Tanzania.
Thedy Kimbi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dampak Contract Farming terhadap Kinerja Usahatani Kopi di Lampung

open access: yesAgriekonomika, 2020
Penelitian ini bertujuan  untuk menganalisis dampak contract farming terhadap kinerja usahatani kopi di Lampung. Penelitian dilakukan di Kabupaten Lampung Barat dan Tanggamus yang merupakan sentra produksi kopi di Lampung.
Novi Rosanti   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenges of Contract Farming among Small-Scale Commercial Vegetable Farmers in Eastern Cape, South Africa

open access: yesJournal of Agricultural Extension, 2018
This research investigated the effectiveness of contract farming in commercialisation of small-scale vegetable farmers. The broad objectives of the study were to investigate the agri-business challenges inherent in contract farming and the government ...
Musa Khapayi   +2 more
doaj   +4 more sources

Do youth farmers benefit from participating in contract farming? Evidence from French beans youth farmers in Arusha, Tanzania

open access: yesAgrekon, 2022
Contract farming (CF) is often seen as a system that enhances production efficiency leading to increased agricultural productivity and improved farmer livelihoods.
M. Marwa, J. Manda
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Perceptions, Problems and Prospects of Contract Farming: Insights from Rice Production in Vietnam

open access: yesSustainability, 2022
Contract farming (CF) is considered a relevant measure to tackle the challenges to sustainable development from the serious effects of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mai Chiem Tuyen   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

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