Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data
The traditional pig sector plays a significant role in Vietnam’s economy from production, especially for farmers in rural areas, to consumption (more than 90% of pork consumed is supplied by conventional wet markets). At the same time, the traditional pig sector is under threat from animal health...
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| author | Duong Nam Ha Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen Ninh Xuan Trung Tran Van Long Nguyen Anh Duc Vu Khac Xuan Nguyen Thi Duong Nga Pham Van Hung Rich, Karl M. Unger, Fred Lapar, Ma. Lucila |
| author_browse | Duong Nam Ha Lapar, Ma. Lucila Nguyen Anh Duc Nguyen Thi Duong Nga Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen Ninh Xuan Trung Pham Van Hung Rich, Karl M. Tran Van Long Unger, Fred Vu Khac Xuan |
| author_facet | Duong Nam Ha Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen Ninh Xuan Trung Tran Van Long Nguyen Anh Duc Vu Khac Xuan Nguyen Thi Duong Nga Pham Van Hung Rich, Karl M. Unger, Fred Lapar, Ma. Lucila |
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| description | The traditional pig sector plays a significant role in Vietnam’s economy from production, especially
for farmers in rural areas, to consumption (more than 90% of pork consumed is supplied
by conventional wet markets). At the same time, the traditional pig sector is under threat from
animal health and food safety risks that impact both its profitability and future viability. However,
little research exists on defining key intervention points that could manage risks in a propoor,
cost-effective manner. Our study highlighted and reviewed the contrast between pig value
chains in two provinces (Hung Yen and Nghe An) that represent different levels of economic
development in the county. Based on semi-structured questionnaires, 400 pig producing farmers
and 400 pork consumers were surveyed in both provinces during July and August 2013,
paying particular attention to typologies of production and consumption in rural, semi-urban,
and urban zones. We also obtained information on 200 other intermediary value chain actors
through semi-structured and in-depth interviews.
Preliminary descriptive analysis revealed the main characteristics of various actors in the sampled
value chains, including (vet and feed) input suppliers, producers, traders, slaughterhouses
(or abattoirs), processors, retailers, and consumers. In particular, we found that actors in Hung
Yen are more likely to be active and commercialised in pig value chains than those in Nghe An.
At the same time, Nghe An is exposed to operate its chains more ‘self-sufficiently’, with ownproduced
inputs, particularly feeds, and has more state-owned farms involved in breed supply.
In both study sites, middlemen often perform multiple functions and are generally the most
powerful actors in the surveyed chains since they have better access to information and dominate
value-added activities. This may imply a potential control point for risk management in
response to diseases transmitted in short-term as well as (pro-poor) profit distribution in longerterm.
Moreover, the behaviours of actors in these two provinces are dissimilar in terms of production
and consumption practices as a result of differences in production scale, knowledge,
attitude and habits. Information from this study will provide more insightful understanding of
these existing value chains and serve as the base for further economic and risk analysis. |
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| spelling | CGSpace568952025-11-04T17:10:03Z Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data Duong Nam Ha Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen Ninh Xuan Trung Tran Van Long Nguyen Anh Duc Vu Khac Xuan Nguyen Thi Duong Nga Pham Van Hung Rich, Karl M. Unger, Fred Lapar, Ma. Lucila swine The traditional pig sector plays a significant role in Vietnam’s economy from production, especially for farmers in rural areas, to consumption (more than 90% of pork consumed is supplied by conventional wet markets). At the same time, the traditional pig sector is under threat from animal health and food safety risks that impact both its profitability and future viability. However, little research exists on defining key intervention points that could manage risks in a propoor, cost-effective manner. Our study highlighted and reviewed the contrast between pig value chains in two provinces (Hung Yen and Nghe An) that represent different levels of economic development in the county. Based on semi-structured questionnaires, 400 pig producing farmers and 400 pork consumers were surveyed in both provinces during July and August 2013, paying particular attention to typologies of production and consumption in rural, semi-urban, and urban zones. We also obtained information on 200 other intermediary value chain actors through semi-structured and in-depth interviews. Preliminary descriptive analysis revealed the main characteristics of various actors in the sampled value chains, including (vet and feed) input suppliers, producers, traders, slaughterhouses (or abattoirs), processors, retailers, and consumers. In particular, we found that actors in Hung Yen are more likely to be active and commercialised in pig value chains than those in Nghe An. At the same time, Nghe An is exposed to operate its chains more ‘self-sufficiently’, with ownproduced inputs, particularly feeds, and has more state-owned farms involved in breed supply. In both study sites, middlemen often perform multiple functions and are generally the most powerful actors in the surveyed chains since they have better access to information and dominate value-added activities. This may imply a potential control point for risk management in response to diseases transmitted in short-term as well as (pro-poor) profit distribution in longerterm. Moreover, the behaviours of actors in these two provinces are dissimilar in terms of production and consumption practices as a result of differences in production scale, knowledge, attitude and habits. Information from this study will provide more insightful understanding of these existing value chains and serve as the base for further economic and risk analysis. 2014-09-17 2015-02-24T11:18:15Z 2015-02-24T11:18:15Z Poster https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56895 en Open Access application/pdf Vietnam National University of Agriculture Duong Nam Ha, Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen, Ninh Xuan Trung, Tran Van Long, Nguyen Anh Duc, Vu Khac Xuan, Nguyen Thi Duong Nga, Pham Van Hung, Rich, K.M., Unger, F. and Lapar, L. 2014. Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: Descriptive analysis from survey data. Poster presented at Tropentag 2014: Bridging the Gap between Increasing Knowledge and Decreasing Resources Workshop, Prague, Czech Republic, 17-19 September 2014. Hanoi, Vietnam: Vietnam National University of Agriculture. |
| spellingShingle | swine Duong Nam Ha Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen Ninh Xuan Trung Tran Van Long Nguyen Anh Duc Vu Khac Xuan Nguyen Thi Duong Nga Pham Van Hung Rich, Karl M. Unger, Fred Lapar, Ma. Lucila Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title | Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title_full | Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title_fullStr | Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title_short | Characterizing pig value chains in Vietnam: descriptive analysis from survey data |
| title_sort | characterizing pig value chains in vietnam descriptive analysis from survey data |
| topic | swine |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/56895 |
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