Citation
Ng, Tuan Hock and Lim, Ying San and Lye, Chun Teck and Amran, Azlan and Tay, Ming Jie (2024) Understanding the challenges of community supported agriculture in Malaysia: farmers’ perspectives. Applied Economics Letters. pp. 1-5. ISSN 1350-4851 Full text not available from this repository.Abstract
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a promising and sustainable food model, yet its widespread adoption in Malaysia faces hurdles. This study explores these challenges through one-on-one interviews with 15 CSA farmers in Malaysia. Employing the snowball sampling technique, the interviews were conducted at the farms, lasting approximately 2 hours each. The findings show that while financial instability and community commitment constraints present obstacles, crop yield risks and post-harvest quality management further exacerbate their struggles. Recognizing these challenges, policymakers can design targeted support programs, such as subsidies and low-interest loans, to empower CSA farmers in expanding their marketing efforts and accessing essential resources. This, in turn, will foster a thriving CSA movement in Malaysia.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Agriculture, farmers |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD1401-2210 Agriculture T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering > TK7800-8360 Electronics |
Divisions: | Faculty of Business (FOB) |
Depositing User: | Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad |
Date Deposited: | 03 Jul 2024 03:05 |
Last Modified: | 03 Jul 2024 03:05 |
URII: | http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/12592 |
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