White Gold The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin -- Foreword -- Preface -- Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Contributors -- Part I: Introduction -- Chapter 1: The Evolution of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong Basin -- The Lower Mekong Basin -- Origins of Rice Farming in the Lower Mekong -- Historical Periods of Surplus Production -- Recent Changes in the Technology of Rice Farming -- The Evolution of Rice Value Chains -- Shifts in Rice Policy -- References -- Part II: A Fragrant Aroma -- Chapter 2: Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Northeast Thailand -- Rice Production -- Rice Marketing -- Rice Policy -- Land -- Water -- Seed -- Fertilisers -- Extension -- Credit -- Farm Management -- Marketing and Pricing -- Changes in Rice Farming in a Village in Khon Kaen Province -- References -- Chapter 3: Evolution of Rice Farming in Ubon Ratchathani Province -- Introduction -- The Case Study Villages -- Ban Donmoo -- Ban Bua Teang -- Ban Nong Bua Hi -- Fertiliser Use -- Labour and Machinery Use -- Land Preparation -- Sowing/Planting -- Harvesting and Threshing -- Summary -- Comparative Returns to Rice Production -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Farmer Organizations in Ubon Ratchathani Province -- Introduction -- Farmer Organizations and Community Enterprises in Thailand -- Case Studies in Ubon Ratchathani -- Ban Donmoo Farmer School Group -- Ban Donmoo Community Rice Mill Group -- Ban Bua Teang Agro-Tourism Group -- Ban Donmoo Micro Finance Institute -- Ban Bua Teang Village Fund -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III: A Sticky Situation -- Chapter 5: From Subsistence to Commercial Rice Production in Laos -- Introduction -- The Context of Rice Farming in Laos -- Rice-Based Farming Systems -- Trends in Rice Production and Marketing -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 6: Adapting the Green Revolution for Laos -- Introduction -- Setting the Scene: Laos 1975-1990 -- The Political Context for Rural and Economic Development -- Early Efforts in Rice Research -- The Lao-IRRI Rice Research and Training Program, 1990-2007 -- The (Political) Will to Succeed -- Developing Research Infrastructure and Capabilities -- Varietal Improvement and Management Practices -- Distribution and Use of Seeds by Households -- Achievements and Legacy of the Lao-IRRI Project -- Evidence of Project Impacts -- Use of Improved Varieties in Savannakhet -- Reflections on the Success of the Lao-IRRI Project -- References -- Chapter 7: Rainfed and Irrigated Rice Farming on the Savannakhet Plain -- The Study Area -- Village and Household Profiles -- Rice Production in the Wet Season -- Rice Production in the Dry Season -- Household Rice Consumption and Sales -- Conclusion -- Chapter 8: The Supply of Inputs to Rice Farmers in Savannakhet -- Introduction -- The Fertilizer Supply Chain -- Actors in the Supply Chain -- Fertilizer Transactions -- Constraints and Problems -- The Seed Supply Chain -- Origin and Uptake of Improved Varieties -- Actors in the Supply Chain -- Problems and Constraints -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 9: Rice Marketing and Cross-Border Trade in Savannakhet -- Introduction -- The Rice Market Chain in Savannakhet Province -- Border Trade in Savannakhet Province -- Conclusion -- Chapter 10: Economic Constraints to the Intensification of Rainfed Lowland Rice in Laos -- Introduction -- Methods -- Status of Lowland Rice Farming in the Study Villages -- Adoption of Modern Technology -- Mechanisation -- Improved Varieties -- Fertiliser Use -- The Economics of Intensifying Fertiliser Use for Rainfed Rice -- Fertiliser-yield Scenarios -- Enterprise Budgets for the Four Scenarios -- Threshold and Sensitivity Analysis.

Optimal Farmer Strategies -- Conclusion -- References -- Part IV: In Pursuit of White Gold -- Chapter 11: The Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Cambodia -- The Rice-Growing Environment -- History of Rice Production -- Agricultural and Economic Growth Since 1993 -- Changes in Rice Production at the Farm Level -- The Study Area -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 12: The Production, Marketing, and Export of Rice in Takeo -- Introduction -- Economics of Rice Production -- The Rice Value Chain -- Value Chain Analysis -- Relationships and Governance in the Value Chain -- Rice Policy in Takeo -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: The Role of Irrigation in the Commercialisation of Rice Farming in Southern Cambodia -- Introduction -- Characteristics of Case-Study Villages -- Village Settlement and Population -- Land Resources -- Water Resources -- Village Characteristics in Context -- Comparative Analysis of Wet-Season Rice Production -- Comparative Analysis of Early-Wet-Season Rice Production -- Comparative Analysis of Non-rice Crops -- Comparative Analysis of Cropping Systems in the Three Villages -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 14: The Supply of Fertiliser for Rice Farming in Takeo -- Introduction -- The Fertiliser Market in Takeo -- Growth in Farmer Demand -- Fertiliser Supply Chain -- Marketing Margins -- Fertiliser Quality Issues -- Fertiliser Policy -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: The Use of Credit by Rice Farmers in Takeo -- Introduction -- Overview of Credit Development in Cambodia -- Credit Provision and Utilisation in Takeo -- Overview -- Credit Access by Type of Rice Farmer -- Impact of Credit on Rice Farmers' Livelihoods -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Contract Farming of High-Quality Rice in Kampong Speu -- Introduction -- Understanding the Effects of Contract Farming -- Research Methods.

Inclusion of Smallholders -- Contractual Arrangements -- Benefits of Contract Farming -- Access to Market -- Access to Quality Seeds -- Access to Technology -- Access to Credit and Other Benefits -- Increased Profit -- Challenges of Contract Farming -- High Requirement for Varietal Purity -- Strict Requirement of Moisture Level -- Limited Access to High-Quality Seed -- Breaches of Contract -- Credit Constraints -- Rainfall Variability -- Policy Options for Contract Farming -- Raising Awareness -- Rice-Drying Technology -- High-Quality Seed -- Access to Credit -- Contract Enforcement -- Conclusion -- References -- Part V: The Overflowing Rice Bowl -- Chapter 17: Trends in Rice-Based Farming Systems in the Mekong Delta -- Introduction -- Geography of the Mekong Delta -- Profile of Rural Households -- The Intensification of Rice Farming -- Diversification of Rice-Based Farming Systems -- Rice and Upland Crops -- Rice and Livestock -- Rice and Aquaculture -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: The Domestic Rice Value Chain in the Mekong Delta -- Introduction -- Methods -- Overview of the Rice Value Chain in the Mekong Delta -- Analyzing the Actors in the Rice Value Chain -- Input and Service Providers -- Producers -- Traders -- Processors -- Wholesalers and Retailers -- Marketing Margins in the Rice Value Chain -- Impact of State Policies on Rice Value Chain -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19: The Cross-Border Trade in Rice from Cambodia to Vietnam -- Introduction -- Background -- Overview of the Rice Trade Between Takeo and An Giang -- Analysing the Value Chain Actors -- Producers -- Traders -- Paddy Wholesalers -- Milling/Polishing Companies -- Rice Wholesalers and Retailers -- Impact of Cross-Border Trade on the Rice Market in Vietnam -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 20: Cross-Border Trade in Sticky Rice from Central Laos to North Central Vietnam -- Introduction -- The Study Area -- Production and Consumption of Sticky Rice in Quang Tri -- The Cross-Border Value Chain for Sticky Rice -- Policies Affecting the Production and Consumption of Sticky Rice in Quang Tri -- Conclusion -- References -- Part VI: Conclusion -- Chapter 21: Issues of Rice Policy in the Lower Mekong Basin -- Access -- The Scale Issue in Rice Farming -- River Management, Irrigation Schemes, and the Small-Pump Revolution -- Access to Biological and Mechanical Technology -- Activities -- Diversification of Rice-Based Farming Systems -- Specialisation in High-Value Rice Production -- Appropriation -- Rice Price Policy in Thailand -- Rice Price Policy in Vietnam -- Rice Price Policy in Cambodia and Laos -- Concluding Remarks -- References.

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