Enhancing farmer linkages to markets in developing countries through mapping of supply chains and optimising transport

Higgins, Andrew; Bruce, Caroline; McFallan, Stephen; Chilcott, Chris; McKeown, Adam; Williams, Liana J.; Ackerman, John; Wulandari, Dian Yuanita; Dyer, Rodd; Lê, Nga

doi:10.1016/j.cstp.2023.100952

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“…Furthermore, research has shown that the construction of highways and internet infrastructure has a substantial impact on production results and that infrastructure investments are linked to higher production output when there is less corruption and better government quality (Mačiulytė-Šniukienė et al, 2022). Thus, the body of research supports the idea that infrastructure development is crucial for enhancing the effectiveness of the supply chain and maximizing agricultural productivity (Higgins et al, 2023). The results highlight the necessity of sustained infrastructure investment to improve the overall productivity of Central Java's agriculture industry.…”

Section: Infrastructure Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Robust infrastructure diminishes losses incurred after harvest, expedites the timely delivery of goods to marketplaces, and guarantees appropriate storage conditions. These factors culminate in enhanced market accessibility, diminished operating expenses, and amplified overall efficacy for farmers (Hidayat & Prasetyo, 2023;Higgins et al, 2023).…”

Section: Infrastructure Development and Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%

“…In their analysis of smallholder farmers' efficiency and participation in contemporary supply chains, (Mazhar et al, 2022) highlight the beneficial relationship between farmers' inclusion in the chain and their efficiency. To maximize supply chain cost savings and guide infrastructure investments, Chen's study (Higgins et al, 2023) emphasizes the significance of transportation infrastructure for agricultural development and offers the Transport Network Strategic Investment Tool.…”

Section: Supply Chain Efficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Increasing Farmers' Income in the Agricultural Sector in Central Java

Hamzah

2024

Economics

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In the agricultural sector of Central Java, this study examines the relationship between supply chain effectiveness, government policies, infrastructure development, and farmers' income. This study investigates the current status of infrastructure accessibility, government regulations, supply chain dynamics, and income sources through quantitative analyses involving 250 farmers. To verify and examine the correlation between the variables, structural equation modelling with partial least squares, or SEM-PLS, was used. Variations in the level of supply chain efficiency, farmers' attitudes towards government policies, infrastructure quality, and income distribution are shown by descriptive statistics. All proposed hypotheses were supported by the structural model, and the measurement model showed excellent levels of validity and reliability. The results of this study highlight the importance of infrastructure, sensible public policies, and efficient supply chains in increasing farmers' income. There is a discussion of practical consequences and suggestions for stakeholders and policymakers, with a focus on the need for focused action to improve the socio-economic conditions of farmers in Central Java. Although the statistical relationship between these variables is strong, farmers and the government are highly interdependent, so the real implications for the government to improve farmers in Central Java include regulation and distribution similar to other big cities.

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Section: Infrastructure Developmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Infrastructure Development and Agriculturementioning

confidence: 99%