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White Gold : the Commercialisation of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cramb, Rob.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer Singapore Pte. Limited, 2020.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • White Gold The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • List of Figures
  • List of Tables
  • List of Contributors
  • Part I: Introduction
  • Chapter 1: The Evolution of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin
  • The Lower Mekong Basin
  • Origins of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong
  • Historical Periods of Surplus Production
  • Recent Changes in the Technology of Rice Farming
  • The Evolution of Rice Value Chains
  • Shifts in Rice Policy
  • References
  • Part II: A Fragrant Aroma
  • Chapter 2: Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Northeast Thailand
  • Rice Production
  • Rice Marketing
  • Rice Policy
  • Land
  • Water
  • Seed
  • Fertilisers
  • Extension
  • Credit
  • Farm Management
  • Marketing and Pricing
  • Changes in Rice Farming in a Village in Khon Kaen Province
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Evolution of Rice Farming in Ubon Ratchathani Province
  • Introduction
  • The Case Study Villages
  • Ban Donmoo
  • Ban Bua Teang
  • Ban Nong Bua Hi
  • Fertiliser Use
  • Labour and Machinery Use
  • Land Preparation
  • Sowing/Planting
  • Harvesting and Threshing
  • Summary
  • Comparative Returns to Rice Production
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Farmer Organizations in Ubon Ratchathani Province
  • Introduction
  • Farmer Organizations and Community Enterprises in Thailand
  • Case Studies in Ubon Ratchathani
  • Ban Donmoo Farmer School Group
  • Ban Donmoo Community Rice Mill Group
  • Ban Bua Teang Agro-Tourism Group
  • Ban Donmoo Micro Finance Institute
  • Ban Bua Teang Village Fund
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part III: A Sticky Situation
  • Chapter 5: From Subsistence to Commercial Rice Production in Laos
  • Introduction
  • The Context of Rice Farming in Laos
  • Rice-Based Farming Systems
  • Trends in Rice Production and Marketing
  • Conclusion
  • References.
  • Chapter 6: Adapting the Green Revolution for Laos
  • Introduction
  • Setting the Scene: Laos 1975-1990
  • The Political Context for Rural and Economic Development
  • Early Efforts in Rice Research
  • The Lao-IRRI Rice Research and Training Program, 1990-2007
  • The (Political) Will to Succeed
  • Developing Research Infrastructure and Capabilities
  • Varietal Improvement and Management Practices
  • Distribution and Use of Seeds by Households
  • Achievements and Legacy of the Lao-IRRI Project
  • Evidence of Project Impacts
  • Use of Improved Varieties in Savannakhet
  • Reflections on the Success of the Lao-IRRI Project
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Rainfed and Irrigated Rice Farming on the Savannakhet Plain
  • The Study Area
  • Village and Household Profiles
  • Rice Production in the Wet Season
  • Rice Production in the Dry Season
  • Household Rice Consumption and Sales
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 8: The Supply of Inputs to Rice Farmers in Savannakhet
  • Introduction
  • The Fertilizer Supply Chain
  • Actors in the Supply Chain
  • Fertilizer Transactions
  • Constraints and Problems
  • The Seed Supply Chain
  • Origin and Uptake of Improved Varieties
  • Actors in the Supply Chain
  • Problems and Constraints
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Rice Marketing and Cross-Border Trade in Savannakhet
  • Introduction
  • The Rice Market Chain in Savannakhet Province
  • Border Trade in Savannakhet Province
  • Conclusion
  • Chapter 10: Economic Constraints to the Intensification of Rainfed Lowland Rice in Laos
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Status of Lowland Rice Farming in the Study Villages
  • Adoption of Modern Technology
  • Mechanisation
  • Improved Varieties
  • Fertiliser Use
  • The Economics of Intensifying Fertiliser Use for Rainfed Rice
  • Fertiliser-yield Scenarios
  • Enterprise Budgets for the Four Scenarios
  • Threshold and Sensitivity Analysis.
  • Optimal Farmer Strategies
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part IV: In Pursuit of White Gold
  • Chapter 11: The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Cambodia
  • The Rice-Growing Environment
  • History of Rice Production
  • Agricultural and Economic Growth Since 1993
  • Changes in Rice Production at the Farm Level
  • The Study Area
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 12: The Production, Marketing, and Export of Rice in Takeo
  • Introduction
  • Economics of Rice Production
  • The Rice Value Chain
  • Value Chain Analysis
  • Relationships and Governance in the Value Chain
  • Rice Policy in Takeo
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 13: The Role of Irrigation in the Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Southern Cambodia
  • Introduction
  • Characteristics of Case-Study Villages
  • Village Settlement and Population
  • Land Resources
  • Water Resources
  • Village Characteristics in Context
  • Comparative Analysis of Wet-Season Rice Production
  • Comparative Analysis of Early-Wet-Season Rice Production
  • Comparative Analysis of Non-rice Crops
  • Comparative Analysis of Cropping Systems in the Three Villages
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 14: The Supply of Fertiliser for Rice Farming in Takeo
  • Introduction
  • The Fertiliser Market in Takeo
  • Growth in Farmer Demand
  • Fertiliser Supply Chain
  • Marketing Margins
  • Fertiliser Quality Issues
  • Fertiliser Policy
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 15: The Use of Credit by Rice Farmers in Takeo
  • Introduction
  • Overview of Credit Development in Cambodia
  • Credit Provision and Utilisation in Takeo
  • Overview
  • Credit Access by Type of Rice Farmer
  • Impact of Credit on Rice Farmers' Livelihoods
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 16: Contract Farming of High-Quality Rice in Kampong Speu
  • Introduction
  • Understanding the Effects of Contract Farming
  • Research Methods.
  • Inclusion of Smallholders
  • Contractual Arrangements
  • Benefits of Contract Farming
  • Access to Market
  • Access to Quality Seeds
  • Access to Technology
  • Access to Credit and Other Benefits
  • Increased Profit
  • Challenges of Contract Farming
  • High Requirement for Varietal Purity
  • Strict Requirement of Moisture Level
  • Limited Access to High-Quality Seed
  • Breaches of Contract
  • Credit Constraints
  • Rainfall Variability
  • Policy Options for Contract Farming
  • Raising Awareness
  • Rice-Drying Technology
  • High-Quality Seed
  • Access to Credit
  • Contract Enforcement
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part V: The Overflowing Rice Bowl
  • Chapter 17: Trends in Rice-Based Farming Systems in the Mekong Delta
  • Introduction
  • Geography of the Mekong Delta
  • Profile of Rural Households
  • The Intensification of Rice Farming
  • Diversification of Rice-Based Farming Systems
  • Rice and Upland Crops
  • Rice and Livestock
  • Rice and Aquaculture
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 18: The Domestic Rice Value Chain in the Mekong Delta
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Overview of the Rice Value Chain in the Mekong Delta
  • Analyzing the Actors in the Rice Value Chain
  • Input and Service Providers
  • Producers
  • Traders
  • Processors
  • Wholesalers and Retailers
  • Marketing Margins in the Rice Value Chain
  • Impact of State Policies on Rice Value Chain
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 19: The Cross-Border Trade in Rice from Cambodia to Vietnam
  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Overview of the Rice Trade Between Takeo and An Giang
  • Analysing the Value Chain Actors
  • Producers
  • Traders
  • Paddy Wholesalers
  • Milling/Polishing Companies
  • Rice Wholesalers and Retailers
  • Impact of Cross-Border Trade on the Rice Market in Vietnam
  • Conclusion
  • References.
  • Chapter 20: Cross-Border Trade in Sticky Rice from Central Laos to North Central Vietnam
  • Introduction
  • The Study Area
  • Production and Consumption of Sticky Rice in Quang Tri
  • The Cross-Border Value Chain for Sticky Rice
  • Policies Affecting the Production and Consumption of Sticky Rice in Quang Tri
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Part VI: Conclusion
  • Chapter 21: Issues of Rice Policy in the Lower Mekong Basin
  • Access
  • The Scale Issue in Rice Farming
  • River Management, Irrigation Schemes, and the Small-Pump Revolution
  • Access to Biological and Mechanical Technology
  • Activities
  • Diversification of Rice-Based Farming Systems
  • Specialisation in High-Value Rice Production
  • Appropriation
  • Rice Price Policy in Thailand
  • Rice Price Policy in Vietnam
  • Rice Price Policy in Cambodia and Laos
  • Concluding Remarks
  • References.

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