Improving smallholder farmer incomes through strategic market development in mango supply chains in southern Vietnam: Final Report

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Roberts, Robin E
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2023
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This project aimed to improve the net income and livelihoods of smallholders in southern Vietnam and contribute to the longer-term goal of developing a more sustainable and profitable mango industry. The project identified that in some instances income from mangoes represents 74.5% of total household income. Men remain the key decision makers in production and the main participants in cooperatives, with women playing a significant role in trading and marketing. Baseline consumer surveys identified 66% of consumers purchase mangoes once a week and 27% purchased mangoes more than twice a week. 30% of consumers purchase 2-3kg of mangoes per store visit, with most preferring a medium size fruit (300-500g). This report examines opportunities and presents options to increase competitiveness in fresh and processed mango value chains, primarily from the perspective of smallholder mango production and domestic mango trade. Activities were principally led by in-country researchers with strong connections to farmers, packhouse operators, cooperatives, and retailers.

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Agricultural economics

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Roberts, RE, Improving smallholder farmer incomes through strategic market development in mango supply chains in southern Vietnam: Final Report, 2023

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