Determinants of adoption of GLOBAL G.A.P. standards: Evidence from smallholder French beans farmers in Murang’a County,
            <i>Kenya</i>

Chelang’a, Naomi Chebiwot; Kariuki, Isaac Maina; Obare, Gideon A.; Otieno, Dickson Okello

doi:10.1080/23311932.2023.2176949

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“…The findings indicate that pig farmers have a favorable inclination and are willing to make the highest investments in raising GAHP-certified pigs when the output is assured. This result is compatible with the finding of Chelang'a et al [17] found that contracted farmers exhibited a higher level of adoption of Global GAP standards compared to non-contracted farmers.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Many previous studies have explored agricultural farmers' preferences and the costs associated with adopting sustainable agricultural practices [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]. Ngoc et al [14] discovered that the initial cost of investment had an adverse effect on catfish producers' decisions to invest in recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite higher costs, the application of safety standards will result in safer and more productive products with higher selling prices, ultimately leading to better profitability for farmers [9]. A study by Chelang'a et al [17] found that contracted farmers exhibited a higher level of adoption of GGAP standards compared to non-contracted farmers.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Pig Farmers’ Preferences for the Adoption of Good Animal Husbandry Practices in Vietnam: A Choice Experiment

Quy,

2023

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As the need for food safety rises, consumers are becoming more interested in certified safe pork products, such as those with safety certification or traceability. Implementing GAHP guidelines for pig farming is one potential approach to achieving food safety in Vietnam. Nevertheless, since GAHP requires a relatively substantial initial investment, its adoption is mostly determined by the economic feasibility of pig farming. A choice experiment was used in this study to investigate farmers’ preferences for adopting GAHP in pig farming in Vietnam. The findings show that pig farmers are strongly inclined to adopt GAHP if specific conditions are met. The presence of guaranteed output contracts, increased yields, and price premiums are important variables influencing their decision to implement GAHP. The findings could be used by policymakers to develop and implement supportive regulations to encourage GAHP adoption, while buyers, processors, and retailers can capitalize on pig farmers’ preferences by establishing and publicizing market channels for GAHP-certified products. Furthermore, these findings could be used to assist pig farmers in making informed choices about their farming practices, allowing them to analyze the possibility of getting output contracts, implementing productivity-boosting initiatives, and exploring market potential for GAHP-certified pigs.

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Pig Farmers’ Preferences for the Adoption of Good Animal Husbandry Practices in Vietnam: A Choice Experiment

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2023

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“…The literature includes reports related to the evaluation of these indicators for adoption analysis. One example is that farmers who have a market insurance contract have higher adoption levels, at 66%, while those who did not have a contract had a 34% adoption rate (Chelang'a et al, 2023).…”

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Exploring adoption factors of innovations in arracacha crop: A case study in Cajamarca, Colombia

Navarro-Niño,

Moreno-Elcure,

Jaramillo-Barrios

et al. 2023

Agron. Colomb.

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Currently, the demand for new arracacha (Arracacia xanthorrhiza Bancr.) varieties has increased in Colombia; however, yields are still below their potential. This is because farmers in the country still find it challenging to adopt innovations that allow them to improve both productivity and their income. Furthermore, there is limited information and scientific documentation on arracacha cultivation. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the factors influencing the adoption of innovations for cultivating arracacha in the municipality of Cajamarca, Colombia, through a multivariate analysis. The research was carried out with 104 farmers, and surveys containing variables such as the productive activity dynamics and the profile of the farmer were applied. Two conglomerates (clusters) of adopters were created, and the innovation adoption index (INAI) was analyzed in eight categories, including 28 technologies. The factors that were most differentiated and significant were those related to the farm, such as management, organization and health indexes, as well as factors related to farmer characteristics, such as level of schooling.

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Intervention Options for Enhancing Smallholder Compliance with Regulatory and Market Standards for High-Value Fruits and Vegetables in Rwanda and Zambia

Akiri,

Mbugua,

Njunge

et al. 2024

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Agriculture is vital for economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. In Rwanda and Zambia, the sector drives economic output, particularly the horticulture sector, which has emerged as a significant contributor to export revenue and employment for resource-poor rural communities. As agri-food value chains become globally connected, there are increasing concerns about food safety and both the social and environmental sustainability benefits of production, which has underscored the need for producers to comply with certain regulatory standards. This paper uses a value chain analysis approach to assess the factors influencing compliance among smallholder fresh fruit and vegetable (FFV) producers in Zambia and Rwanda, and identify practices essential for achieving widespread compliance, to enhance the competitiveness of the sector. The data were gathered from 340 FFV farmers and key informants using structured questionnaires. The results reveal that the value chains for target FFVs are still traditional, predominantly targeting local markets. These markets pose low barriers to entry for smallholders, and often with few safety and quality requirements. As such, there remains a paucity of understanding of market needs and regarding quality and safety standards amongst smallholders, which, coupled with low-input, low-technology farming methods, and inadequate pre- and post-harvest handling, limit the market potential. To bridge these gaps, this study recommends organising farmers into legally recognised entities, to enable access to compliance information, reduce transaction costs, and provide access to high-quality niche markets through public–private partnerships. Countries also need to develop industry codes of practice and quality management systems and support farmers to adhere to them.

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Determinants of adoption of GLOBAL G.A.P. standards: Evidence from smallholder French beans farmers in Murang’a County, Kenya

Cited by 3 publications

References 47 publications

Pig Farmers’ Preferences for the Adoption of Good Animal Husbandry Practices in Vietnam: A Choice Experiment

Pig Farmers’ Preferences for the Adoption of Good Animal Husbandry Practices in Vietnam: A Choice Experiment

Exploring adoption factors of innovations in arracacha crop: A case study in Cajamarca, Colombia

Intervention Options for Enhancing Smallholder Compliance with Regulatory and Market Standards for High-Value Fruits and Vegetables in Rwanda and Zambia

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