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Contract Farming in China: Perspectives of Smallholders

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  • Guo, Hongdong
  • Jolly, Robert W.

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This paper explores the current status of contract farming in China by examining data from a survey of Chinese householders. The survey indicates that the actual proportion of householders engaged in contract farming is relatively low and significantly less than the proportion of householders willing to produce under contract. The primary reason for householders not participating in contract farming is the absence of opportunities, particularly for small size farms. Householders identify price stability and market access as the key motivations to participate in contract farming. Middleman and agribusiness firms were the most important organizations for householders to contract with.

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  • Guo, Hongdong & Jolly, Robert W., 2009. "Contract Farming in China: Perspectives of Smallholders," 2009 Conference, August 16-22, 2009, Beijing, China 50105, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iaae09:50105
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.50105
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    1. Susanne Väth & Simone Gobien, 2014. "Life Satisfaction, Contract Farming and Property Rights: Evidence from Ghana," MAGKS Papers on Economics 201415, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Department of Economics (Volkswirtschaftliche Abteilung).
    2. Susanne Väth & Michael Kirk, 2014. "Do property rights and contract farming matter for rural development? Evidence from a large-scale investment in Ghana," MAGKS Papers on Economics 201416, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, Department of Economics (Volkswirtschaftliche Abteilung).
    3. Siros Tongchure, 2013. "Cassava Smallholders’ Participation in Contract Farming in Nakhon Ratchasrima Province, Thailand," Journal of Social and Development Sciences, AMH International, vol. 4(7), pages 332-338.

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