Neha Thapa
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Neha Thapa has a total of 4 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Muhammad Yaseen
Agribusiness Management, Department of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources School of Environment, Resources and Development, Asian Institute of Technology Klong Luang Pathum Thani Thailand
1 shared publication - Shahab E. Saqib
College of Physical Sciences and Engineering University Mohammed VI Polytechnic Ben Guerir Morocco
1 shared publication - Shoukat Ali
Professor, Institute of Agriculture Extension, Education and Rural Development, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
1 shared publication - Supawan Visetnoi
School of Agricultural Resources, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 13 January 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 15 (2) , 1595
Factors Determining the Farmers’ Decision for Adoption and Non-Adoption of Oil Palm Cultivation in Northeast Thailand
Many tropical regions are promoting the cultivation of oil palm. In this regard, different national and international organizations promote oil palm cultivation in Thailand. However, socio-economic and institutional factors are very important to be considered in the adoption of its cultivation. This study aims first to determine the various socio-economic and institutional factors in adopting oil palm cultivation, and second, to explore the role of these stated factors in the extent of the adoption of oil palm. The data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire in Seka of Bueng Kan province of Thailand. The double-hurdle model was used for the estimation of the farmers’ decision to adopt the new technology and the extent of adoption. Results show that the adoption and extent of adoption of oil palm cultivation were positively influenced by gender (male), oil palm training, and access to extension services, while the size of landholding per family member and age negatively influenced its adoption/extent. To increase the adoption rate of oil palm cultivation, young, educated farmers should be encouraged by providing training and credit and extension services should be made accessible.
- 13 January 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 15 (2) , 1595
Open AccessFactors Determining the Farmers’ Decision for Adoption and Non-Adoption of Oil Palm Cultivation in Northeast Thailand
Many tropical regions are promoting the cultivation of oil palm. In this regard, different national and international organizations promote oil palm cultivation in Thailand. However, socio-economic and institutional factors are very important to be considered in the adoption of its cultivation. This study aims first to determine the various socio-economic and institutional factors in adopting oil palm cultivation, and second, to explore the role of these stated factors in the extent of the adoption of oil palm. The data were collected through a semi-structured questionnaire in Seka of Bueng Kan province of Thailand. The double-hurdle model was used for the estimation of the farmers’ decision to adopt the new technology and the extent of adoption. Results show that the adoption and extent of adoption of oil palm cultivation were positively influenced by gender (male), oil palm training, and access to extension services, while the size of landholding per family member and age negatively influenced its adoption/extent. To increase the adoption rate of oil palm cultivation, young, educated farmers should be encouraged by providing training and credit and extension services should be made accessible.