Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam

Using a nationally representative survey of cassava-growing households in Vietnam and a robust method of varietal identification based on DNA fingerprinting, this paper provides a broad picture of cassava production and socio-economic characteristics of cassava producers in the country. It presents...

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Main Authors: Le, Dung Phuong, Labarta, Ricardo Antonio, Haan, Stef de, Maredia, Mywish K., Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto, Nhu, Lien Thi, Ovalle, Tatiana M., Nguyen, Vu Anh, Pham, Nhan Thi, Nguyen, Hy Huu, Nguyen, Hien Trong, Le, Kha Quy, Le, Huy Ham
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Language:Inglés
Published: International Center for Tropical Agriculture 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103417
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author Le, Dung Phuong
Labarta, Ricardo Antonio
Haan, Stef de
Maredia, Mywish K.
Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto
Nhu, Lien Thi
Ovalle, Tatiana M.
Nguyen, Vu Anh
Pham, Nhan Thi
Nguyen, Hy Huu
Nguyen, Hien Trong
Le, Kha Quy
Le, Huy Ham
author_browse Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto
Haan, Stef de
Labarta, Ricardo Antonio
Le, Dung Phuong
Le, Huy Ham
Le, Kha Quy
Maredia, Mywish K.
Nguyen, Hien Trong
Nguyen, Hy Huu
Nguyen, Vu Anh
Nhu, Lien Thi
Ovalle, Tatiana M.
Pham, Nhan Thi
author_facet Le, Dung Phuong
Labarta, Ricardo Antonio
Haan, Stef de
Maredia, Mywish K.
Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto
Nhu, Lien Thi
Ovalle, Tatiana M.
Nguyen, Vu Anh
Pham, Nhan Thi
Nguyen, Hy Huu
Nguyen, Hien Trong
Le, Kha Quy
Le, Huy Ham
author_sort Le, Dung Phuong
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description Using a nationally representative survey of cassava-growing households in Vietnam and a robust method of varietal identification based on DNA fingerprinting, this paper provides a broad picture of cassava production and socio-economic characteristics of cassava producers in the country. It presents a descriptive analysis of cassava production practices, varietal use, varietal preferences, as well as cassava utilization, and marketing. Results indicate that more than 85% of the cassava area in Vietnam is planted to improved varieties. The average yield at national level is 19 tons per hectare. About 69% of total cassava produced per household is sold as either fresh roots and/or dried chips. The remaining 31% is either for own consumption or for livestock feed. Of all the six regions surveyed, the Southeast is characterized by the most intensive cassava production practices. It also has the largest average cassava area per household, the highest percentage of tractor use, and a higher percentage of fertilizer application on cassava fields. The findings suggest that there are huge challenges for sustainable cassava intensification, specifically in identifying the needs for market diversification, dealing with emerging pests and diseases, and implementing adequate soil management practices. This is particularly challenging in a system that is driven by the need to maximize output with minimum investment. Future research and development should focus on integrated value chain development with multiple actors focusing attention on integrated pest and disease management, seed systems development, breeding for resistance and earliness, and climate change adaptation, among others.
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spelling CGSpace1034172025-11-05T18:12:39Z Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam Le, Dung Phuong Labarta, Ricardo Antonio Haan, Stef de Maredia, Mywish K. Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto Nhu, Lien Thi Ovalle, Tatiana M. Nguyen, Vu Anh Pham, Nhan Thi Nguyen, Hy Huu Nguyen, Hien Trong Le, Kha Quy Le, Huy Ham cassava manihot esculenta production household marketing climate change seeds Using a nationally representative survey of cassava-growing households in Vietnam and a robust method of varietal identification based on DNA fingerprinting, this paper provides a broad picture of cassava production and socio-economic characteristics of cassava producers in the country. It presents a descriptive analysis of cassava production practices, varietal use, varietal preferences, as well as cassava utilization, and marketing. Results indicate that more than 85% of the cassava area in Vietnam is planted to improved varieties. The average yield at national level is 19 tons per hectare. About 69% of total cassava produced per household is sold as either fresh roots and/or dried chips. The remaining 31% is either for own consumption or for livestock feed. Of all the six regions surveyed, the Southeast is characterized by the most intensive cassava production practices. It also has the largest average cassava area per household, the highest percentage of tractor use, and a higher percentage of fertilizer application on cassava fields. The findings suggest that there are huge challenges for sustainable cassava intensification, specifically in identifying the needs for market diversification, dealing with emerging pests and diseases, and implementing adequate soil management practices. This is particularly challenging in a system that is driven by the need to maximize output with minimum investment. Future research and development should focus on integrated value chain development with multiple actors focusing attention on integrated pest and disease management, seed systems development, breeding for resistance and earliness, and climate change adaptation, among others. 2019-08 2019-08-27T15:10:42Z 2019-08-27T15:10:42Z Working Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103417 en Open Access application/pdf International Center for Tropical Agriculture Le DP; Labarta RA; de Haan S; Maredia M; Becerra LA; Nhu L; Ovalle T; Nguyen V; Pham N; Nguyen H; Nguyen H; Le K; Le HH. 2019. Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam. Working Paper. CIAT Publication No. 480. International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT). Hanoi, Vietnam. 54 p.
spellingShingle cassava
manihot esculenta
production
household
marketing
climate change
seeds
Le, Dung Phuong
Labarta, Ricardo Antonio
Haan, Stef de
Maredia, Mywish K.
Becerra López Lavelle, Luis Augusto
Nhu, Lien Thi
Ovalle, Tatiana M.
Nguyen, Vu Anh
Pham, Nhan Thi
Nguyen, Hy Huu
Nguyen, Hien Trong
Le, Kha Quy
Le, Huy Ham
Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title_full Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title_fullStr Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title_full_unstemmed Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title_short Characterization of cassava production systems in Vietnam
title_sort characterization of cassava production systems in vietnam
topic cassava
manihot esculenta
production
household
marketing
climate change
seeds
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/103417
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