Sustainable smallholder farming clusters in the Philippines

Oakeshott, John

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2016.1128.52

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“…However, a group of farmers reported that huge trucks carrying loads of quarry In the Philippines, smallholder farmers not only contend with community poverty, but are also disconnected from the markets and have few opportunities for livelihood improvement (Murray-Prior and Rola-Rubzen, 2011). Many rely on traders and middlemen to organize the harvest, transport their produce and sell to the markets (Oakeshott, 2016). Smallholder growers are paid according to the daily market prices and these market prices however are volatile (Notarte, 2011a).…”

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Assessment of agricultural assistance for smallholder farmers with their issues and concerns

2022

Int. J. Biosci.

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Globally, smallholder farmers only have less than 2 hectares of land but they are crucial to food security. The problem is, they always remain poor. Using focus group discussion (FGD), the study investigated issues and concerns. Results showed that the farmers have received a number of various kinds of assistance from the government which provided them with benefits however they also have sentiments about some matters. The study found out that they are highly incapable in addressing many issues surrounding them. Improving their agricultural productivity and household-level income are the main factors to reducing poverty.

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Assessment of agricultural assistance for smallholder farmers with their issues and concerns

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Int. J. Biosci.

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“…Cluster farming have shown to increase profits of smallholder farmers through bulk purchase of inputs and output sales, as well as easy access to agricultural information and new agricultural techniques and innovations which is an hedge compared to non-cluster farming (Montiflor et al, 2018). The absence of extension services, inadequate and bottlenecks in accessing credit, poor infrastructure, and access to markets among others are many hindrances non-cluster farmers faced that can be overcome by providing extension agents, input providers and market access through cluster farming (Oakeshott, 2016). Therefore, cluster farming is identified as one of the farming techniques required to enhance productivity and efficiency of rice production which is necessary because of rising level and high demand for imported rice in Nigeria.…”

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Do Cluster Farming Practices Improve Profitability and Productivity Indices of Smallholder Rice Farmers? Evidence From Borno State, Nigeria

Goñi

Oladimeji

Mani

et al. 2023

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The study examined the comparative analysis of technical efficiency of cluster and non-cluster rice farming in Borno state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaire administered to 232 farmers comprising of 93 clustering and 139 non-clustering rice farmers in Borno State, Nigeria. Data were subjected to analytical techniques that included descriptive statistics, gross margin, t-test and stochastic frontier production function (SFPF). Cluster rice farming enterprise per hectare was more profitable by producing a gross margin (GM) of 196,020.62/ha thus returning N1.72 on every N1.00 invested as compared to non-cluster farming which produced a GM of 99,619.32/ha and thus had a return of N0.96 on every N1.00 invested. The SFPF revealed an average technical efficiency (TE) of 0.76 for cluster farming was higher than 0.58 for non-cluster farmers. Hence, cluster rice farming was more technically efficient compared to non-cluster rice farming. The determining factors of TE in cluster farming include seed (-0.49), fertilizer (0.242), agro-chemicals (0.341) and labour (0.747) compared to non-cluster which included fertilizer (0.207), agro-chemicals (-0.291) and labour (0.668). Inefficiency variables were insignificant in cluster farming while household members active in farming (0.811), years of farming experience (-0.226), and amount of credit utilized (0.5e-4) were statistically significant in non-cluster farming. Insecurity, pest infestation and shortage of water were critical production constraints faced by cluster farmers compared to non-cluster farmers faced with constraints such as shortage of water, insecurity and flooding. Non-clustering farmers should adopt production cluster farming to boost their profit, increase their efficiency and take advantage of the enormous services attributed to working in groups.

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Strategic Formation of Agricultural Market Clusters in Ukraine: Emerging as a Global Player

Sitnicki,

Kurinskyi,

Pimenowa

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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This study investigates the cluster approach to optimize strategies for agricultural enterprises in Ukraine, emphasizing geographical proximity as a key factor in cluster formation. The research applies Kohonen Self-Organizing Maps (SOMs) and Ward’s hierarchical clustering to classify enterprises based on storage capabilities, transport logistics, crop yields, and military risk exposure. By analyzing these factors, this study identifies distinct patterns of innovation adoption, strategic management, and economic resilience among the clusters. The findings highlight variations in competitiveness and resource efficiency, providing a detailed understanding of regional economic performance. Unlike previous research, this study offers a novel integration of conflict-related risks into the clustering methodology, revealing new insights into how military factors influence cluster dynamics. Comprehensive maps and diagrams illustrate the spatial and economic distribution of clusters, aiding in visual interpretation. The results propose strategic measures tailored to enhance agricultural productivity and competitiveness, particularly in Ukraine’s current military context. This approach offers a more adaptive framework for managing agricultural enterprises, promoting resilience and long-term sustainability in global markets.

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Sustainable smallholder farming clusters in the Philippines

Cited by 3 publications

References 13 publications

Assessment of agricultural assistance for smallholder farmers with their issues and concerns

Assessment of agricultural assistance for smallholder farmers with their issues and concerns

Do Cluster Farming Practices Improve Profitability and Productivity Indices of Smallholder Rice Farmers? Evidence From Borno State, Nigeria

Strategic Formation of Agricultural Market Clusters in Ukraine: Emerging as a Global Player

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