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International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 3, 2018, Page No: 21-27
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-6224.0403004

Value Addition in Crops and Livestock Production through Processing Linkages: The Case of 4FGF Project in Vietnam

Duong Van Son1, Keith Fahrney2

1.Faculty of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development, Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry (TUAF), Thai Nguyen city, Thai Nguyen province, Vietnam
2.International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Hanoi, Vietnam

Citation : Duong Van Son, Keith Fahrney, Value Addition in Crops and Livestock Production through Processing Linkages: The Case of 4FGF Project in Vietnam International Journal of Research Studies in Agricultural Sciences 2018, 4(3) : 21-27

Abstract

New high-yielding canna and cassava varieties were adapted to growing conditions at research site (Bac Kan province, Vietnam) and made site-specific recommendations for management practices (i.e., fertilizer and planting densities) to maximize yields of such new varieties, which were grown by farmers and supplied as raw materials to a local processor in the commune. Localized processing provides secure markets, adds value for cassava and canna growers, and can improve sustainability of production systems if by-products are used to feed livestock. Farmers were trained in livestock feeding practices using low-cost feeds based on cassava and canna processing residues and locally available feeds to improve profitability of household-scale livestock production. Eco-efficiencies gained from improved two-way producer/processor linkages and better crop/livestock integration made production systems more competitive, as households increased income with less cash outlay for fertilizers and livestock feed.


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