Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
PurposePoor post-harvest handling practices by seaweed farmers are a key issue in seaweed value c... more PurposePoor post-harvest handling practices by seaweed farmers are a key issue in seaweed value chains, contributing to low-quality seaweed being supplied to processors. To address this, a range of advanced drying technologies and methods have been developed, yet uptake by farmers remains low. This study examines factors affecting drying technology uptake by seaweed farmers to identify opportunities to incentivise improved drying practices.Design/methodology/approachThis study draws on a quantitative survey of 273 seaweed farmers in two villages in South Sulawesi, 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork and 166 semi-structured interviews.FindingsFarmers engage in limited adoption of improved drying technologies and practices as they don't receive higher prices for higher quality products, instead aiming to meet only the minimum acceptable standards to avoid a price discount or rejection of their product. Technologies and techniques that have been adopted are often used in ways that ...
China has reconfigured the global value chains of a wide range of commodities. This includes carr... more China has reconfigured the global value chains of a wide range of commodities. This includes carrageenan, a polysaccharide extracted from specific types of red seaweeds used as a gelling and thickening agent in a wide range of applications. In the past 20 years, China has moved to centre stage in the global carrageenan processing sector, with wide-ranging implications for seaweed producing nations and farmers. This is especially the case for Indonesia, a pivotal carrageenan seaweeds producer that exports almost all seaweed to China, cemented by large Chinese investments in processing in Indonesia. Despite the importance, there is a dearth of studies on the Chinese domestic industry and associated trade and investment flows. This study fills the gap by triangulating a range of detailed industry, statistical and interview data, in multiple language sources. It finds that Chinese trade and investment linkages is of net benefit to Indonesia but that Indonesian government agencies at bot...
The Benchmarking is the processs of identifying the highest standards of excellence for products,... more The Benchmarking is the processs of identifying the highest standards of excellence for products, services, or processes and then making the improvements necesary to reach those standard. The Benchmarking visit which had been conducted by the SEDS project were dedicated to provide the seven universities as partners of SEDS project to identify and learn from best practices of selected organizations (university, local government and private enterprises)
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
PurposePoor post-harvest handling practices by seaweed farmers are a key issue in seaweed value c... more PurposePoor post-harvest handling practices by seaweed farmers are a key issue in seaweed value chains, contributing to low-quality seaweed being supplied to processors. To address this, a range of advanced drying technologies and methods have been developed, yet uptake by farmers remains low. This study examines factors affecting drying technology uptake by seaweed farmers to identify opportunities to incentivise improved drying practices.Design/methodology/approachThis study draws on a quantitative survey of 273 seaweed farmers in two villages in South Sulawesi, 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork and 166 semi-structured interviews.FindingsFarmers engage in limited adoption of improved drying technologies and practices as they don't receive higher prices for higher quality products, instead aiming to meet only the minimum acceptable standards to avoid a price discount or rejection of their product. Technologies and techniques that have been adopted are often used in ways that ...
China has reconfigured the global value chains of a wide range of commodities. This includes carr... more China has reconfigured the global value chains of a wide range of commodities. This includes carrageenan, a polysaccharide extracted from specific types of red seaweeds used as a gelling and thickening agent in a wide range of applications. In the past 20 years, China has moved to centre stage in the global carrageenan processing sector, with wide-ranging implications for seaweed producing nations and farmers. This is especially the case for Indonesia, a pivotal carrageenan seaweeds producer that exports almost all seaweed to China, cemented by large Chinese investments in processing in Indonesia. Despite the importance, there is a dearth of studies on the Chinese domestic industry and associated trade and investment flows. This study fills the gap by triangulating a range of detailed industry, statistical and interview data, in multiple language sources. It finds that Chinese trade and investment linkages is of net benefit to Indonesia but that Indonesian government agencies at bot...
The Benchmarking is the processs of identifying the highest standards of excellence for products,... more The Benchmarking is the processs of identifying the highest standards of excellence for products, services, or processes and then making the improvements necesary to reach those standard. The Benchmarking visit which had been conducted by the SEDS project were dedicated to provide the seven universities as partners of SEDS project to identify and learn from best practices of selected organizations (university, local government and private enterprises)
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