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- Title
A Study on Cambodian Rice Farming: Comparative Analysis on Aromatic and Non-Aromatic Rice Farming in Voatkor Commune, Battambang Province.
- Authors
SEREIROTH BUNTHAN; YUKI TAKAHASHI; YOICHI IZUMIDA
- Abstract
Cambodian agriculture is now in midst of transition from the traditional subsistent to modern commercial one. With respect to rice farming, more farmers are shifting from non-aromatic to aromatic rice production. Currently, aromatic rice accounts for about 10% of total rice cultivated area, and 30% of total rice production. Furthermore, the competitiveness of non-aromatic rice has worsened recently. By observing this trend, this study aims to grasp the differences in characteristics and profitability between non-aromatic and aromatic rice production, and to discuss the factors affecting the variety selection from farmers' viewpoint. This study is based on the survey conducted in Voatkor commune, Battambang province in 2017, one of the biggest rice producing areas in Cambodia. In the survey, random sampling method was applied, and 82 rice farmers were interviewed. Among the sample, 59 farmers adopted non-aromatic rice, and 61 farmers adopted aromatic rice, including farmers adopted both aromatic and non-aromatic. Study farmers generally cultivated only once a year, mainly in wet season. The result of the study showed that aromatic rice was not commonly used for home consumption, and that more than 80% of the production was for sale, considering greater demand from international market. On the other hand, the non-aromatic rice was mainly used for home consumption and domestic market. The costs of aromatic rice production were higher on material and labor costs, but farmers were able obtain higher yield in comparison with the non-aromatic rice. Despite higher production costs, aromatic rice was found to be more profitable in gross value added, gross margin and net profit, thanks to higher yield and favorable paddy price. In addition, this study also identified non-economic factors affecting the farmers' decision-making on varieties. Finally, some recommendations are offered.
- Subjects
RICE farming; RICE farmers; AGRICULTURAL productivity; AGRICULTURAL economics; DECISION making
- Publication
International Journal of Environmental & Rural Development, 2018, Vol 9, Issue 1, p71
- ISSN
2185-159X
- Publication type
Article