Authors :
Tithya Kang; Saravuth Tum; Putheasath Sin; Vireak Loek; Vanchey Ros; Sophoanrith Ro; Kimchhin Sok; Borarin Buntong; Siranet Roeurn
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 1 - January
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10499747
Abstract :
-Cambodia’s crop production makes up
around 57% of agriculture’s contribution to GDP.
Vegetable production is a key component of farm
diversification strategies to provide a promising
economic opportunity for reducing rural poverty and
unemployment in developing countries. Many desirable
vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, and tomatoes are
difficult to produce inthe rainy season condition without
significant inputs such asproper greenhouses, plastic row
covers, and pesticides. The discontinuous supply of
vegetables at stable volume has caused vegetable value
chain to break and losses of competitiveness to the
neighboring countries, namely Vietnam and
Thailand.The better farming model would be of great
benefit to vegetable producers; which will lead to a better
market connection and stable production margin. The
Chinese cabbage is one of the most popular leafy
vegetables of Cambodian producers and consumers
among many kinds of vegetables for their daily food
security and income generation; while 100% of Chinese
cabbage is imported all year round.The main objective of
this research was to evaluate “The household
characteristics of Chinese cabbage farmingmodelsin the
rainy season at lowland area, Cambodia”. The research
was conducted atfour lowland provinces of Cambodia;
with 120 Chinese cabbage producers contained 3
different farming models including: open field (OF), net
house (NH), and plastic house (PH). The results of the
research were found as follows: 1) The application of
Chinese cabbage farming models was dependently
correlated with the householder’s demographics.2) The
Chinese cabbageproductionwas significantly differentfor
each farming models in term of production size, yield,
produces price,and productivity (frequency of cycle and
period). 3) The household perceptions on production
obstacles, potentials, awareness, and suggestionswere
absolutely relied on each farming models.Conclusively,
the Chinese cabbage producers should apply the farming
models under the net house or plastic house conditions to
increase their productivity during rainy season with
more potential market and price to generate their daily
incomes and livelihoods.
Keywords :
Chinese Cabbage, Demographics, Perceptions, Farming Models.
-Cambodia’s crop production makes up
around 57% of agriculture’s contribution to GDP.
Vegetable production is a key component of farm
diversification strategies to provide a promising
economic opportunity for reducing rural poverty and
unemployment in developing countries. Many desirable
vegetables such as cabbage, lettuce, and tomatoes are
difficult to produce inthe rainy season condition without
significant inputs such asproper greenhouses, plastic row
covers, and pesticides. The discontinuous supply of
vegetables at stable volume has caused vegetable value
chain to break and losses of competitiveness to the
neighboring countries, namely Vietnam and
Thailand.The better farming model would be of great
benefit to vegetable producers; which will lead to a better
market connection and stable production margin. The
Chinese cabbage is one of the most popular leafy
vegetables of Cambodian producers and consumers
among many kinds of vegetables for their daily food
security and income generation; while 100% of Chinese
cabbage is imported all year round.The main objective of
this research was to evaluate “The household
characteristics of Chinese cabbage farmingmodelsin the
rainy season at lowland area, Cambodia”. The research
was conducted atfour lowland provinces of Cambodia;
with 120 Chinese cabbage producers contained 3
different farming models including: open field (OF), net
house (NH), and plastic house (PH). The results of the
research were found as follows: 1) The application of
Chinese cabbage farming models was dependently
correlated with the householder’s demographics.2) The
Chinese cabbageproductionwas significantly differentfor
each farming models in term of production size, yield,
produces price,and productivity (frequency of cycle and
period). 3) The household perceptions on production
obstacles, potentials, awareness, and suggestionswere
absolutely relied on each farming models.Conclusively,
the Chinese cabbage producers should apply the farming
models under the net house or plastic house conditions to
increase their productivity during rainy season with
more potential market and price to generate their daily
incomes and livelihoods.
Keywords :
Chinese Cabbage, Demographics, Perceptions, Farming Models.
