Socio-ecological drivers of value chain participation in Thai waxy corn farming

Q2 Environmental Science

Environmental Challenges Pub Date : 2025-06-06 DOI:10.1016/j.envc.2025.101205

Thanyalak Teerapornkittikul, Chaiteera Panpakdee, Sukanlaya Choenkwan

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Abstract

Understanding the factors influencing farmers' participation in value chains (VCs) is critical for designing effective interventions. This study examines the characteristics of VC participation among waxy corn farmers in Thailand, utilizing primary data collected from 53 respondents. Semi-structured interviews and multiple regression analysis were strategically employed to identify essential factors of VC participation. The findings reveal that financial assistance, climate resilience, and post-harvest processing are crucial for VC participation. Notably, retail store ownership (β = -0.150, p < 0.01) and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification (β = -0.253, p < 0.01) exhibit a negative relationship with the demand for VC support, suggesting that certified farmers and those with established retail ventures experience enhanced market access. These findings emphasize the necessity of policies that improve financial accessibility and reinforce cooperative marketing. This research contributes an integrated analytical framework synthesizing socio-ecological determinants of VC participation, offering a more comprehensive perspective than previous research.

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泰国糯玉米种植价值链参与的社会生态驱动因素

了解影响农民参与价值链的因素对于设计有效的干预措施至关重要。本研究考察了泰国糯玉米农民参与风险投资的特点，利用从53名受访者收集的原始数据。本研究采用半结构化访谈和多元回归分析的策略来确定风险投资参与的基本因素。研究结果表明，财政援助、气候适应能力和收获后加工对风险投资的参与至关重要。值得注意的是，零售商店所有权(β = -0.150, p <；0.01)和良好农业规范（GAP）认证(β = -0.253, p <；0.01)与风险投资支持的需求呈负相关，表明获得认证的农民和已建立零售企业的农民获得了更多的市场准入。这些研究结果强调了改善融资可及性和加强合作营销的政策的必要性。本研究提供了一个综合的分析框架，综合了风险投资参与的社会生态决定因素，提供了比以往研究更全面的视角。

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