Promoting the Arabica Coffee Production in Dien Bien, Vietnam: Example of plant transition in the mountainous region
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https://doi.org/10.25186/.v20i.2374Abstract
Arabica coffee cultivation has become an important driver of sustainable livelihood development and ecological improvement in Vietnam’s upland regions. However, the rate of adoption among smallholder farmers remains limited due to diverse socioeconomic and environmental constraints. Using data from the Vietnam Household Agriculture Research Survey, this study investigates the determinants of Arabica coffee adoption among smallholder farmers in Dien Bien Province. Employing probit and OLS regression models, the analysis examines how agricultural inputs, socioeconomic characteristics, infrastructure availability, and environmental stressors affect both adoption decisions and the extent of land allocated to coffee production. The findings indicate that higher investments in labor and fertilizer, frequent extension service contacts, and proximity to paved roads significantly promote the transition to Arabica cultivation. Conversely, competing livelihood strategies such as livestock rearing and non-farm employment detract from Arabica adoption. The study further highlights the role of ethnic minority status in facilitating sustainable farming practices, suggesting that culturally tailored interventions may bolster resilience and market integration. These results underscore the need for integrated policy measures, including improved rural infrastructure and targeted financial support, to foster sustainable agricultural transitions in Vietnam’s upland regions.
Key words: Coffea Arabica; socioeconomic factors; agricultural inputs; climate resilience; infrastructure.
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