Endnotes
1Neang Malis, a variety similar to Thai aromatic rice, Hom Mali, is relatively non-responsive to chemical fertilizers, so it is appropriate for organic production. However, due to the high cost of certification, AKR opted
to encourage farmers to produce non-certified organic rice, a product of which still commands a high price in
the international market.
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There are [1] comment(s) for this entry. Post a comment. - Anthony M. Zola
(posted 02 July 2008 / 12:54:22 AM)
This is an excellent contribution to the current debate about contract farming in mainland Southeast Asia.
I have conducted research for the ADB, much less sophisticated than this study, and had similar results. Smallholder farmers were better off if they were engaged in contract farming than when they sold daily labor to local concessions / nucleus estates.
My congratulations to the research team. It is not an easy topic on which to conduct research.
Anthony Zola
Bangkok, Thailand
& Vientiane, Lao PDR
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