Moving to commercial production: a case of intensive chili farming in Indonesia. Issue 8 (17th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mariyono, Joko
• Is Part Of: Development in practice. Volume 27:Issue 8(2017)
• Page Start: 1103
• Page End: 1113
• Publication Date: 2017-11-17
• Subjects: Labour and livelihoods – Poverty reduction -- Microfinance -- Environment (built and natural) – Agriculture; Technical assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; 338.91091724
• DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1360841
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0961-4524

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article analyses factors determining farmers' intentions to move from subsistence to advanced farming. Data were compiled from a survey of 222 randomly selected farmers in three districts of central Java, Indonesia. Intensive chili farming is considered commercial, and three technologies are considered advanced. The results show many significant factors determined farmers moving toward commercial farming and adopting advanced technologies. Better access to credit and market facilities encourages farmers to grow chili. The study suggests policy recommendations for strengthening chili farming and related high-value vegetables in Indonesia.