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Hadiani, Dimas Pratidina Puriastuti, Muhammad Nur Ihsan, Puguh Surjowardojo, and Bambang Ali Nugroho. "Analysis of Dairy Farmers Cooperative Partnership and Participation toward Cooperative Performance to Increase Farmer's Income." ANIMAL PRODUCTION 24, no. 2 (2022): 73–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.20884/1.jap.2022.24.2.144.
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The purpose of this study was to analyze the direct and indirect effect of cooperative partnerships,farmer participation and cooperative performance on farmer’s income. This research method was carried outby distributing questionnaires to 164 farmers as research respondents in Kemiri village who were activemembers of the Agroniaga Cooperative Jabung. The research variables were X1 (cooperative partnership), X2(farmers participation), Y1 (cooperative performance), Y2 (farmer's income). The data obtained were analyzedby path analysis using SPSS. The results show that 1) cooperative partnerships have a significant effect directlyon the cooperative performance at 0.533, 2) farmer participation has a significant effect directly on thecooperative performance at 0.362, 3) the cooperative partnership has a significant effect directly on the incomeof farmers at 0.341, 4) farmer participation has a significant effect directly on the income of farmers at 0.426, 5)cooperative performance has a significant effect directly on the income of farmers at 0.180, 6) cooperativepartnership has no significant effect indirectly on the income of farmers through the cooperative performanceat 0.096, 7) farmer participation has no significant effect indirectly on farmer income through cooperativeperformance at 0.18. This study concludes that 1) cooperative partnerships and farmer participation havesignificant effect directly on the cooperative performance, 2) cooperative partnerships, farmer participation,and cooperative performance have a significant effect directly on farmers' incomes, 3) cooperative partnershipsand farmer participation have no significant effect indirectly on farmer income through cooperativeperformance.
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Kharel, Suman, Huma Neupane, Mandeep Adhikari, and Kamal Regmi. "Effect of Cooperative Membership on Performance of Farmers: Evidence of Cereal Farmers from Plain Region (Terai) of Nepal." Tribhuvan University Journal 38, no. 01 (2023): 44–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/tuj.v38i01.56142.
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Developing cooperatives is one of the important approaches to improve the farmer’s performance. In this paper we used the data collected from western plain of Nepal and applied an endogenous switch regression model in order to study the relationship of farmers’ membership in cooperative with benefit cost ratio of rice and wheat production. The findings show high benefit cost ratio for cooperative farmers in both rice and wheat. The findings also reveal higher amount of inputs use among the cooperative farmers as compared to the non-cooperative farmers. The disaggregation based on land area shows that farmers with small landholdings are more benefited from cooperative however cooperative membership evidence is more in farmers with higher land holdings. Our findings highlight that smallholdersshould be provided with assistance to be involved in cooperatives for higher benefit from cereal farming.
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Shanti, Wulandari. "Farmer's Cooperatives with Farmers' Economic Morals in Realizing Food Security." International Journal of Current Science Research and Review 05, no. 08 (2022): 3211–15. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7027866.
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<strong>ABSTRACT</strong><strong>:</strong> Farmers, as rural producers, produce agricultural products for the necessities of life while fulfilling economic needs. Farmers in Sukoharjo, Indonesia, have formed farmer groups, but these farmer groups are not managed mechanically. Therefore, it is necessary to think of a business entity that supports the agricultural production process of harvest and sale to support the improvement of farmers' lives. The ideal business entity for farmers is a Cooperative business entity with a cooperation system; this resembles the local community's culture or wisdom. A Cooperative is an association or organization consisting of people or entities that provide freedom of entry and exit as existing members. The regulation of Cooperatives in Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution states that the economy is structured as a joint business based on the principle of kinship, which in carrying out business activities must be in accordance with the type of cooperative based on the similarity of activities and economic interests of its members. Gaining success in agricultural production and improving farmers' standard of living is part of the Food Security system, in which people's needs for food can be met in abundance.
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Dhakal, Chandra Prasad. "Role of Farmers' Cooperatives in Income Generation: A Study of Chitwan District." International Research Journal of MMC 5, no. 3 (2024): 140–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/irjmmc.v5i3.68513.
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The farmer cooperatives are the kinds of cooperative that only farmers are involved to run the cooperative and the purpose of the cooperatives is to work for the wellbeing for farmers. The study focuses on role of farmers' cooperative in income generation. Main objectives of the study analyzed the situation of farmers' cooperatives of Chitwan and their activities related to income generation of the members. The study followed descriptive method and data were analyzed both qualitative and quantitative research design. Conclusion of this study was based on primary data. In Chitwan only 15% cooperatives were related to farmers' cooperatives and these cooperatives have no enough capital and investment, however, the attempt of cooperative in income generating was excellence. Income generating activities of the cooperatives created new hope among the members. Profit of the cooperatives showed that those cooperatives were in a right track and in future the cooperatives can be played more effective role in income generation.
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Yosua, Relansius, Achmadi Susilo, and Nugrahini Susantinah Wisnujati. "Enhancing Productivity and Welfare: The Impact of Farmer-Cooperative Partnerships in the Oil Palm Sector." Aurora: Journal of Emerging Business Paradigms 1, no. 2 (2024): 38–47. https://doi.org/10.62394/aurora.v1i2.137.
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This study investigates how palm oil farmers can enhance their productivity and welfare through strategic partnerships with cooperatives, with a focus on the Sinar Berkah Cooperative. Using a quantitative approach and employing structural equation modeling (SEM), the research examines the influence of cooperative membership, access to resources, education and training, and government support on farmers’ productivity. Data was collected from both primary and secondary sources, with respondents purposefully selected from the largest farmer groups within the cooperative. Key findings highlight the significant role of resource access—such as capital, raw materials, and technology—in driving productivity improvements. The study also underscores the cooperative’s critical role in facilitating legal recognition and improving market access, helping farmers overcome business challenges. However, it reveals that current education and training initiatives, along with government support, have not yet yielded significant improvements in productivity. These findings suggest that more targeted interventions are required to fully realize the potential benefits of such partnerships. The SEM analysis provides insights into the key factors influencing the productivity and welfare of oil palm farmers, offering valuable recommendations for enhancing business outcomes through more efficient and supportive cooperative-farmer collaborations.
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Oluwatoyin Kayode, Ajoke, Sijuwade Adebukola Adebayo, Adeseye Oluwasikemi Awoyemi, and Mayowa Orimoloye. "Factores que influyen en la participación de mujeres agricultoras en las cooperativas agrícolas del estado de Ondo, Nigeria." Perspectivas Rurales Nueva Época 22, no. 43 (2024): 1–15. http://dx.doi.org/10.15359/prne.22-43.7.
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Cooperative societies provide channels for sharing of input where women farmers can pool their limited resources together to maximize agricultural output and food security in rural areas. This study, therefore, analyzed factors influencing women farmers participation in agricultural cooperatives in Ondo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the research were to describe socio-economic characteristics of women farmer’s participation in agricultural cooperative societies, determine the level of participation of women farmers in agricultural cooperatives and examine factors that motivate participation. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Likert type scale, and Pearson Product Moment Correlation analysis. The results revealed that women farmers in the study area were average aged (42.9 years) and mostly possessed tertiary education (38.3%), mean annual income (₦777,846) with farm size (0.8 hectares). The level of participation in agricultural cooperative is high (60.4%). Accessibility to loan (M. S= 3.50), getting information (M. S= 3.42) and input facility (M. S= 3.40) were top most factors that influenced participation in cooperatives among the women. At P< 0.05, Age, marital status and income realized per annum were positively significant to the level of participation in cooperatives. The study recommends the timely provision of loan to enable women farmers expand the scope of their farming activities, increased access to training programs for women farmer leaders in cooperatives as well as extension education should also be intensified.
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Molla, Abateneh, Azanaw Abebe, Mulugeta Balew, Desyalew Assefa, and Senait Kehali. "Analysis of Farmer's Perception and Constraints on Dairy Cooperatives in Amhara Region, Ethiopia." International Journal on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources 5, no. 2 (2024): 129–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.46676/ij-fanres.v5i2.331.
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This study was done to examine the farmer’s perception and constraints on dairy cooperatives in Amhara region, Ethiopia. A sample of 266 smallholder dairy farmers was selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. Perception of farmers was analyzed using relative importance index, and constraints of dairy cooperative performance were analyzed using Henry Garrett's ranking technique. The result indicates that farmers have a positive perception of certain attributes of dairy cooperatives; such as increasing social networks, improving income, and serving as a saving source. This suggests that farmers believe these aspects of dairy cooperatives are beneficial. Conversely, farmers have concerns and dissatisfaction with the way the cooperative is running, the loyalty of members to the cooperative, member's treatment by cooperatives, and the decision-making process. The study also identified that lack of milk processing facilities, poor member awareness, and member involvement in the decision-making process are the foremost internal challenges of dairy cooperatives, while high cost of cross-breed cows, occurrence of animal disease, and low productivity of local breed cows are external constraints hindering dairy cooperative performance. Thus, to enhance farmers' perception and participation in cooperative activities, emphasis should be given to addressing concerns and improving the overall functioning of dairy cooperatives.
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Rizaldi, Arjuna. "Strengthening Institutional Aspects of Farmers, Cipanas, Kabupaten Cianjur." MOVE: Journal of Community Service and Engagement 1, no. 2 (2021): 35–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.54408/move.v1i2.16.
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Cooperative is an institution formed with the aim of prospering members in particular and society in general. This PKM activity was carried out with the aim of raising awareness of Cipanas village farmers, Cianjur Regency to join themselves in a cooperative in order to increase the competitiveness of Cipanas village farmers in general. This activity is carried out through the formulation of a model for strengthening farmer institutions and counseling to farmers in order to raise awareness of farmers to join in forming cooperatives. The result of this activity is the growing awareness of farmers about the importance of joining a cooperative as the first step in forming a cooperative.
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Trihandoyo, Agus, Satya Arisena Hendrawan, and Putriarrum Kusuma Wardani. "Pencatatan Digital dengan Google Forms Pada Koperasi Petani di Karanganyar." Jurnal Abdimas ADPI Sains dan Teknologi 3, no. 4 (2022): 05–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.47841/saintek.v3i4.261.
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In just a few decades, digital technology has revolutionized our way of life. However, its utility has not been fully exploited, particularly among farmer communities, where recordkeeping is virtually non-existent, and if it does exist, it is typically manual and susceptible to data loss. Bumi Intan Pari is an agricultural cooperative, located in Karanganyar Regency, Central Java that connects farmers to markets. The majority of the cooperative's members are organic rice farmers. This partner was selected as part of the research on the analysis of digital technology use within agricultural cooperatives to promote agriculture development. To assist them manage agriculture data recording, we provided the Cooperative’s members with training and management of Google Forms-based digital record keeping. The training emphasized digital recordkeeping for cooperatives and farmers, followed by description of Google Forms and its benefits. Then, the creation of a form relevant to farmers' daily operations. In the exercise, the participants started to create a Google email address, then a Google form. Next, the creation of questions, the selection of response types, form settings, and a preview of the completed form. This training has assisted the cooperative and its members in making their digital devices more useful for agri-business recordkeeping.
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Xuan, Le Thi Thanh, Le Hoai Kieu Giang, and Tran Huynh Trang. "Obstacles preventing farmers from participate agricultural cooperatives in Vietnam - A study employing mean-end chain theory and laddering interview approach." HO CHI MINH CITY OPEN UNIVERSITY JOURNAL OF SCIENCE - ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 13, no. 1 (2022): 3–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.46223/hcmcoujs.econ.en.13.1.2179.2023.
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Vietnam is a high-populated country with more than 65% of the population doing farming jobs. This is one of the reasons explaining why farmer cooperatives have become one significant economical component in the Vietnamese economy. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of farmer cooperatives is really critical. However, the literature on farmer cooperatives in Vietnam is meager to understand the manner of its operations or promote this economical component. The system of farmer cooperatives in Vietnam has increasingly contributed to the GDP of Vietnam. In 2020, it contributed to GDP directly and indirectly at 4.8% and 30%, respectively. However, only 30% of farmer cooperatives are operating effectively; and there are many farmers who still do not want to participate in agricultural cooperatives. Hence, this study aims to explore farmers’ perceptions of agricultural cooperative characteristics preventing them from participating. The method employed to conduct this study is the mean-end chain approach and a total of 20 farmers and 02 representatives of cooperatives were interviewed by soft-laddering interview technique. The research findings show that there are 14 attributes (characteristics of a cooperative system), through 11 consequences, leading to 06 (farmers’) values. The findings can explain clearly the reasons preventing farmers from participating in agricultural cooperatives. Found (farmers’) values can help policymakers and management of cooperatives change/adjust manners to attract farmers and promote farmer cooperatives.
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Chitheka, Jones Kingsdale, Agus Setiadi, and Joko Mariyono. "T-test analysis for income comparison between members and non-members of livunzu cooperative in chikwawa district, Malawi." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1364, no. 1 (2024): 012030. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1364/1/012030.
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Abstract This study examines the relationship between agricultural cooperatives and farmers’ income. Agricultural cooperatives have been a well-known avenue for improving small-scale farmers’ economic well-being by widening access to resources, markets and collective action. A simple random sample of 293 rice farming households was surveyed. The study employed the use of descriptive statistics to describe the characteristics of the respondents. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data in a household survey targeting cooperative and non-cooperative members. The study employed the use of SPSS package version 28 in data analysis. T-test analysis was used to establish the statistical differences in means of the cooperative and non-cooperative member farmers. It was established that being in a cooperative improves income in rice farming. The results suggested that policies aimed at improving farmer’s access to market power, and production modalities are important intervention avenues that can affect the income of rice farming in the area. The understanding of the relationship between cooperatives and farmers’ income is important for policy makers, development workers and the farmers in their effort to enhance the economic well-being of the farmers.
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Dahoklory, Matheus, Djoko Koestiono, and Hery Toyiba. "Factor Affecting Farmer Perceptions of the Implementation of Corporate Farming (Case Study at Tani Maju Sejahtera Cooperative, Malang District, East Java Province)." International Journal of Business, Technology and Organizational Behavior (IJBTOB) 1, no. 3 (2021): 149–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.52218/ijbtob.v1i3.85.
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This research analyzes the factors that influence farmers' perceptions of the implementation of agricultural corporations in advanced prosperous farmer cooperatives of the Malang district. This study uses binary logistic analysis. The determination of the location is done intentionally considering that the progressive, successful farmer cooperative is a cooperative formed by the government, which has become an experimental agricultural corporation in Purworejo Village, Ngantang District, Malang Regency. A simple random sampling technique selected Ninety-two farmers as respondents in this study. The factors analyzed in this study include the farmer's age, education, number of family dependents, land area, land status, and length of farming. The results showed that the education factor had no significant effect on the implementation of Corporate Farming. In contrast, the characteristics of age, number of family dependents, land area, land status, and length of farming had a significant effect on the opportunities for farmers to join Corporate Farming.
 Keywords: Farmers, Perceptions, Corporate Farming, Binary Logistic
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Chu, Qianqian, Haoyang Li, Nicola Cannon, Xianmin Chang, and Jian Feng. "An Evolutionary Game Analysis of Carbon Trading Mechanisms for Governments, Farmer Professional Cooperatives and Farmers." Systems 13, no. 6 (2025): 413. https://doi.org/10.3390/systems13060413.
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Farmer professional cooperatives are the focus objects of agricultural carbon emission reduction; with the use of the advantages of scale economy and technology, one can promote the development of low-carbon agriculture. In order to study the influencing factors of agricultural carbon emission reduction on farmer professional cooperatives, we explore the interaction effects of carbon emission reduction behavior between farmer professional cooperatives and farmers under government interventions. This paper introduces a carbon transaction mechanism as well as reward and punishment polices into a tripartite evolutionary game model between farmer professional cooperatives, governments, and farmers. Based on the model, we identify a stable evolution strategy and perform simulation analysis. The results indicate that the carbon transaction mechanism can effectively suppress the negative effect of increased costs through higher revenues of the carbon transaction, and carbon prices above 60 CNY/ton enable cooperatives to reduce regional emissions. Higher revenues can promote positive carbon emission reduction behaviors of farmer professional cooperatives and farmers. The sharing ratio increases from 20% to 80%, and farmers gain additional benefits by cooperating in the farmer professional cooperative practices to reduce emissions. Rational regulation of carbon transaction price and quota can promote the participation of farmer professional cooperatives in carbon emission reduction practices and promote the farmers’ inclusion into farmer professional cooperatives.
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Xing, Li-Wei. "40 Years of Policy Evolution of Chinese Farmer Cooperative Organization – Quantitative Analysis of Policy Text Based on the No. 1 Central Document." Public Administration Research 10, no. 2 (2021): 29. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/par.v10n2p29.
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The issue of agricultural and rural farmers is a fundamental issue related to the national economy and people&#39;s livelihood. Solving farmer issues is always the top priority of the central government. At present, the construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era. Farmer cooperative organization have played an important role in agricultural output and farmers&#39; economic income. Through text comprehensive analysis and policy tool analysis, the policies of farmer cooperative organization involved in the No.1 Central Document from 1982 to 1986 and 2004 to 2020 are sorted out, mainly including the evolution of the name of farmer cooperative organization and the policy support for the development of farmer cooperative organization. Chinese future farmer cooperative organization policies should focus on further improving the system construction of farmer cooperative organization and cultivating talents for farmer cooperatives.
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Leite, Amanda Regina, Ana Claudia Machado Padilha, and Erlaine Binotto. "Cooperation challenges in agricultural cooperatives." Revista de Administração da UFSM 14, no. 4 (2021): 809–26. http://dx.doi.org/10.5902/1983465964160.
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Objective – This paper aimed to understand the elements in cooperative arrangements of agribusiness that facilitate and hinder cooperation.Design/methodology/approach -A descriptive research was carried out based on the 50 questionnaires applied to farmers´ members of cooperatives in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.Results - Results indicated that farmers are increasingly expanding their role in making productive activities possible through cooperation promoted by cooperatives. Better access to information, sales opportunities, technical assistance, and, mostly, a favorable environment for the exchange of knowledge are the main responsible facts. As for cooperation, the relationship of trust established between cooperative members and cooperatives stands out, as well as the fidelity of membership that sustains the system, which can be weakened by opportunistic actions that may affect the continuity and fulfillment of the cooperatives’ objectives over time. Cooperative relationship face to competition is a good alternative for promoting the achievement of objectives by farmers that would be challenging or impossible in isolation.Originality - The cooperation promoted by cooperative organizations, broadens the understanding that by joining forces they can enter restricted markets. This occurs especially when it comes to the studied farmers – different sizes and patterns of production and activities that are constantly under economic and financial pressure.
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HOPFENSITZ, ASTRID, and JOSEPA MIQUEL-FLORENSA. "Mill ownership and farmer's cooperative behavior: the case of Costa Rica coffee farmers." Journal of Institutional Economics 13, no. 3 (2017): 623–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1744137416000527.
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AbstractWe analyze how Costa Rican coffee farmer's behavior in an experimental public good game depends on the institutional structure of the farmers buying point (cooperativevs.privately owned mills), and on the background of their game partners (partners selling to the same type of mill or not). We find that cooperative farmers do not display more public good orientation than private market farmers when playing with partners from the same type of mill. However, though farmers selling to private mills make no difference with respect to the background of partners, farmers selling to cooperatives significantly decrease contributions when paired with non-cooperative members. Finally, we study how self-selection into a mechanism that punishes the lowest contributors effects contributions both inside the group and with partners of the opposite background, and we show that it increases contributions by cooperative farmers interacting with non-cooperative farmers by more than 100%.
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Liang, Yanni, Kai Wang, Brandi Janssen, Carri Casteel, Matthew Nonnenmann, and Diane S. Rohlman. "Examination of Symptoms of Depression among Cooperative Dairy Farmers." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 18, no. 7 (2021): 3657. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18073657.
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Farmers experience a high risk of stress, depression, and suicide. Risk factors are well documented but protective factors are seldom examined. Social support has been reported to reduce psychological distress among the general population but its effect on farmers is inconclusive. Agricultural cooperatives are typically created and owned by farmers to secure markets, access supplies and services, and participate in decision-making. It is unknown whether having cooperative resources impacts symptoms of depression. A survey was used to examine whether having access to cooperative programs and social support impacted symptoms of depression among dairy farmers. Farm bankruptcies, stress, depression, and suicide were identified as ongoing concerns. Having social support and cooperative educational opportunities and mentorship programs were associated with decreased symptoms of depression. Conversely, having cooperative policy discussions was associated with increased symptoms of depression. Results suggest that social support can potentially reduce symptoms of depression among farmers and having access to cooperative resources can reduce or increase it, depending on the type of program. Our findings identified an opportunity to further examine how programs provided by farmer-led organizations such as cooperatives can impact stress, depression, and suicide among farmers.
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Abad, Arif, Rais Ahmad, and Mohd Abdul Muqeet Maaz. "Why farmers hesitate to join agricultural marketing co-operative societies? Evidence from Indian farmers." INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND STATISTICS 11, no. 2 (2020): 237–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.15740/has/irjaes/11.2/237-247.
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The biggest problem for Indian farmers, which is the root cause of every other problem, is middlemen. Middlemen pay very less amount to farmers for their produce and sell it to customers for a high price. Agricultural marketing cooperative societies, which allow a group of farmers to join together and perform all the activities concerned with moving the produce from the producers to the consumers, are the ultimate tool to uplift farmers. Indian farmers hesitate to join Agricultural marketing cooperative societies despite they prefer to be exploited by the middlemen. This research work is therefore aims to find out the roots for this kind of thinking so that the policy makers/government can know exactly what is needed in order to make agricultural marketing cooperatives popular and successful among farmers, so that the conditions of farmers can be improved. In this research work with the help of multistage sampling technique Bidaraka village, from Iglas tehsil of Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh has been selected and the data has been collected from 311 farmers in that village. This sample size was determined using appropriate formula. Furthermore, with the help of focused interview technique this study identify six variables which influence farmer’s decision to join/form agricultural marketing cooperative societies and with the help of multi linear regression model the study analysed these variables in order to find out the extent to which these identified variables are the predictors of the farmers’ willingness to join /form agricultural marketing cooperatives. Findings indicate that general and procedural knowledge, cooperation and coordination and willingness to try something new are the major factors that influence farmers’ willingness to join/form agricultural Marketing cooperatives followed by family influence, benefits in being a member and freedom in being a member.
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Frimpong-Manso, Justice, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, David Boansi, et al. "MEASURING PERCEPTIONS AND THE DRIVERS OF MEMBERSHIP COMMITMENT OF COCOA FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ATWIMA MPONUA DISTRICT, GHANA." Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal 23, no. 1 (2023): 111–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.agrise.2023.023.1.14.
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Limited studies exist on the commitment of members to cooperative societies. Therefore, the study sought to measure perceptions of membership and the drivers of membership commitment of cocoa farmers' cooperative societies in the Atwima Mponua District of Ashanti Region, Ghana. Data was collected from a sample of 400 cocoa farmers through a multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (binary logit regression) were used in analyzing the data. Results show that cocoa farmers agree that they benefit from the cooperative and they appreciate the management, marketing and business, internal dynamics and public interest of their cooperatives. The study also discovered that farm age, access to extension service, farming experience, farmer status, cooperative benefits and internal dynamics are critical to obtaining commitment in cooperative societies. The study shows the need for the Ghana Cocoa Board to improve farmers’ access to extension services so as to improve their commitment in cooperative societies. Cooperative organizations are encouraged to consider the perceptions of the cocoa farmers and their socio-economic characteristics in order to elicit the desired commitment.
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Noer, Melinda, Ira Wahyuni Syarfi, and Rafnel Azhari. "The Empowerment of Village Unit Cooperation for Rejuvenation of Oil Palm Plantation in Dharmasraya Regency, West Sumatera Province." AJARCDE | Asian Journal of Applied Research for Community Development and Empowerment 2, no. 1 (2019): 12–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.29165/ajarcde.v2i1.5.
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The cooperation has long been a pillar of the national economy in Indonesia, especially in developing the economy in rural areas. The Village Unit Cooperation (KUD) was developed to accelerate agricultural development, aimed at improving the farmers 'and peasants' farming in rural areas. KUD has also assisted in the success of regional development programs based on the agricultural sector, one of the plantation sub-sector, which is a partner of the plasma of palm oil farmer group of People’s Core Plantation (PIR) program throughout Indonesia. In the province of West Sumatra, the PIR of palm oil plantations began in the 1980s as a base of regional development, and now the age of harvest has made the age of plants unproductive. Accordingly, KUD Bukit Jaya in Dharmasraya District, one of the KUDs who wishes to apply replanting to farmer groups whose members,t found some obstacles in the implementation. This activity aims to facilitate KUD Bukit Jaya in order to realize the replanting activities in its working area. This action research is conducted using four stages of approach, namely: [1] introduction of problems with dialogical approaches, using interview techniques and discussions with cooperative managers as well as farmers whose gardens have to implement replanting; [2] the team analyzes the problems found and contacts the parties related to issues conveyed by cooperatives and farmers; the parties are insurance companies, bappeda as coordinator of cooperative technical service; [3] holding discussions and discussions with the cooperation, farmer groups and involved parties (insurance companies, cooperative agencies, and district government); [4] agreed on assistance for the preparation of cooperative and peasant group work plans for the preparation and implementation of replanting
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Ran, Guangyan, Guangyao Wang, Huijuan Du, and Mi Lv. "Relationship of Cooperative Management and Green and Low-Carbon Transition of Agriculture and Its Impacts: A Case Study of the Western Tarim River Basin." Sustainability 15, no. 11 (2023): 8900. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15118900.
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Clarifying the relationship between cooperative management and cultivated land use eco-efficiency (LUEE) is of great significance to promoting the green and low-carbon transition of agriculture. To explore the role of cooperative management in the green and low-carbon transition of agriculture of smallholder farmers in the western Tarim River Basin, in this study, based on the field survey data of 444 farmers in 2021, the carbon emissions of cultivated land were used to measure the LUEE with the slack-based model (SBM) with undesirable outputs. Then, propensity score matching (PSM) was used to test the relationship between cooperative management and LUEE. Additionally, the mediating effect of farmers’ green development willingness (FGDW) and the moderating effect of farmers’ part-time off-farm employment (POE) on the relationship was explored. The present study hypothesized that joining cooperatives has an improving effect on the LUEE, which can be achieved by increasing FGDW, and this effect can be enhanced by farmers’ POE. The results show that: (1) The LUEE was generally low (average LUEE value: 0.2678), and there was a significant difference between farmer households (the difference between the maximum and minimum values was as high as 2.8716). (2) Cooperative management had a significant improving effect on the LUEE. The LUEE of cooperative farmers (ACF) increased by 8.6% compared with that of non-cooperative farmers (NACF). (3) Joining a cooperative could improve the LUEE by improving FGDW. (4) POE could enhance the improving effect of cooperative management on the LUEE. Overall, all three hypotheses were supported: cooperative management could achieve scale effects that small farmers cannot achieve, which had a positive effect on improving the LUEE. This study provides a new ecological perspective for the analysis of the relationship between agricultural cooperatives and LUEE and decision-making reference for the rational utilization of cultivated land in northwest China.
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Cruz, Liezel S., Agham C. Cuevas, Jan Danica S. Asma, JP Roma D. Duque, and Beah M. Orlina. "Does Membership in Agricultural Cooperatives Improve Marketing Efficiency?: Insights from Smallholder Coffee Farmers in Selected Provinces of the Philippines." International Academy of Global Business and Trade 19, no. 1 (2023): 1–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.20294/jgbt.2023.19.1.1.
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Purpose - Cooperatives are people-centric organizations that are organized to meet the common needs of their members. One key goal for the establishment of agricultural cooperatives is to help improve the marketing efficiency of their members. This study aimed to analyze the correlation between cooperative membership and marketing efficiency among coffee farmers in the provinces of Cavite, Benguet, and Mountain Province, Philippines.
 Design/Methodology/Approach - Primary and secondary data were gathered in the study. Linear regression with endogenous treatment was used to analyze the data which examined both observable and unobservable factors affecting the treatment, cooperative membership, potential outcome, and the marketing efficiency.
 Findings - The results of the study revealed that the average farmer generated USD0.85 more farm income for every peso spent on marketing activities if he/she was a member of an agricultural cooperative. This implied that membership positively improved the marketing efficiency of coffee farmers. Moreover, farmers who sold their processed coffee to cooperatives and who had price access were observed to have higher marketing efficiency. Farmers who were females, adopted more processing technologies, took longer to search for price information, sold to cooperatives, had more coffee experience, and whose farms were located away from technology sources were more likely to become cooperative members.
 Research Implications - The study recommended the promotion of cooperative membership among farmers to improve their marketing efficiency and capacity-building activities related to the technology adoption and management of cooperatives.
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Francis, O. Nwankwo, and Akabogu Helen. "Determinants of Farmers' Inclination towards Cooperative Membership in Anambra State, Nigeria." International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development 3, no. 5 (2019): 1037–48. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.3590514.
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The study evaluated the determinants of farmers' inclination towards membership of cooperative societies in Anambra State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the influence of farmer socio economic background the influence of farmer awareness of agricultural cooperative benefits and influence of farm input, credit, and marketed farm produce on cooperative membership inclination. Primary data were obtained from a sample of 368 farmers from four communities in the four agricultural zones of Anambra State. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distribution tables, percentages, mean and standard deviation were employed to present data. Multiple regression analysis was adopted in the analysts and tests of three formulated hypotheses. The study outcome revealed that farmer's socio economic background had a significant influence on cooperative membership inclination F ratio of 28.502 was Significant@ 0.000 farmer's awareness of benefits of agricultural cooperatives constitutes significant influence on cooperative membership inclination F ratio of 900.231 was Significant@ 0.000 quantum of farm input, credit, and marketed farm crops by farmer constitutes significant influence on cooperative membership inclination F ratio of 5.354 was Significant @ 0.001 . The study recommends, among others, that government can improve the awareness about the benefits of agricultural cooperatives in the area region by giving more focus to knowledge and awareness based instruments like education, information center, rural associations, communication services and roads. Francis O. Nwankwo | Helen Akabogu "Determinants of Farmers' Inclination towards Cooperative Membership in Anambra State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-3 | Issue-5 , August 2019, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd26559.pdf
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Rajthala, Sabina, Sunila Rai, Dilip K. Jha, Jay Dev Bista, and Roseanna Avento. "Roles of Cooperatives in Fish Farming Development in Chitwan and Nawalparasi Susta East Districts." Our Nature 18, no. 1 (2020): 1–9. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/on.v18i1.34236.
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A study was conducted to assess the role of cooperatives in improving fish farming through a comparison of fish farmers engaged and not engaged in cooperatives. Altogether, 140 fish farmers were selected from Chitwan and Nawalparasi Susta East district, 70 from each district. Annual income from fish production and annual total income was found significantly higher (p<0.05) in non-cooperative fish farmers than cooperative fish farmers in Nawalparasi Susta East. The latter district has more fish farmers that have large-scale commercial operations. Fish farmers in cooperatives are mostly small-holders, whose production is consumed domestically. Non-cooperative fish farmers faced more (P>0.05) challenges than cooperative farmers especially in terms of seed quality and quantity. Cooperatives were attractive for their support in saving and micro-finance schemes. The study advocates for increased support to establishment of cooperatives as they have great potential to develop fish farming sustainably and to empower their members socially and economically.
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AYANLERE, A. F. "DETERMINANTS OF SAVINGS CULTURE AMONG FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES MEMBERS IN KABBA/BUNU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KOGI STATE, NIGERIA." FUDMA Journal of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology 8, no. 2 (2023): 123–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.33003/jaat.2022.0802.16.
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The importance of agricultural cooperative in enhancing productivity through adequate access to resources by farmers cannot be overemphasized. However, farmers are constraint in terms of financial participation towards boosting the level of productivity. Therefore, this study examined the determinants of saving culture among farmers’ cooperative societies members in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit primary data from 100 respondents proportionately selected from four cooperative societies using simple random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The study revealed that 53.1% of the cooperative farmers were male while 46.9% were females, and the average age of the farmers is 34 years. About (43.9%) of the farmers belong to thrift and credit type of cooperative societies. Major determinants of saving culture were age, sex of farmer, level of income, household expenses, interest rate charged on loan, duration of loan repayment. The farmers faced the problem of low-income level, high cost of labour, inadequate infrastructure and natural disaster. It is therefore recommended that farmers in the study area should improve on their farming practices which can boost their farm income level, maintain moderate number of children and promptly repay loan borrowed. Education and training of cooperative leaders and members is paramount to the success and growth of the cooperatives. Therefore, stakeholders should assist in this direction.
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J.C. Ibe, T.C. Okoh, and O.O. Osuafor. "Performance evaluation of farmers’ multipurpose cooperative societies in Enugu State, Nigeria." Journal of Agriculture and Environment 19, no. 2 (2024): 37–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/jagrenv.v19i2.4.
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There is pertinent need for group efforts (cooperation) among farmers for efficient utilisation of agricultural resources. The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of farmers’ multipurpose cooperative societies in Enugu State, Nigeria. Primary data from 250 respondents were sampled. The objectives were to assess the performance of the farmers’ multipurpose cooperative societies (FMCSs); determine the factors that affect performance; and explore the constraints to effective performance. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression model. Results showed that all the factors affecting cooperative society’s performance hypothesised in the model were statistically significant with access to credit and access to input being the most significant (P<0.01) and with marginal effects of 0.1743 and 0.1205 respectively. The result also showed that cooperative societies were able to secure loans, inputs, extension services, and organised an annual general meeting for their members. The result showed insufficient capital, inadequate credit, inexperienced managers and inadequate government assistance were serious constraints to cooperatives’ performances. It is recommended that cooperatives should increase their equity capital drive by up scaling their subscriptions and by reinvesting their surpluses. The government should intensify its pro-farmers’ cooperatives’ policies and programs.
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Suryaningrum, Dwi Aryani, Mohammad Shodiqin, Anna Kusumawati, et al. "Improvement of Cooperative Empowerment of Smallholder Sugarcane Farmers through the Preparation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)." Altifani Journal: International Journal of Community Engagement 4, no. 2 (2024): 206. http://dx.doi.org/10.32502/altifani.v4i2.7624.
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Cooperatives in carrying out their business processes are guided by applicable regulations and standards. Problems that often occur are generally due to changing regulations or ignorance of applicable regulations. This problem causes the cooperative to not run properly, reflecting inefficient governance. The purpose of the sugarcane farmer empowerment program is to assist and simplify the cooperative administration process by publishing a standard operating procedure book based on farmer practices in the field and applicable regulations. This is in line with realizing one of the missions of LPP Yogyakarta Polytechnic, namely organizing community service in order to disseminate information. This activity was carried out with partners from sugarcane farmers in Sleman who are members of the Sido Makmur Abadi Sugarcane Farmers Cooperative. The activity stages begin with identifying problems in the cooperative administration, followed by problem solving by compiling and publishing the SOP book, and finally disseminating SOP book information through socialization to administrators, supervisors, and sugarcane farmers who are members of the cooperative. The process of assessing the level of understanding of sugarcane farmers before and after socialization The results of empowerment show a significant increase in understanding of the SOP from the initial level of understanding of the SOP of cooperative members only 9.09% to 81.82%. Increased understanding of the SOP is expected to be implemented by sugarcane farmers so that the level of governance and performance of the cooperative becomes better than before.
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Ollila, Petri, Jerker Nilsson, and Sebastian Hess. "Farmers' reactions to the internationalisation of cooperatives." Agricultural and Food Science 23, no. 4 (2014): 291–306. http://dx.doi.org/10.23986/afsci.45222.
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Abstract: This study examined the extent to which farmer cooperatives enjoy social capital within their memberships as they become internationalised. The empirical basis was a survey of farmers in Finland. Findings from limited dependent variable regression models suggest that one group of farmers is loyal to the cooperative and opposes its foreign investments. A second and a third group have lower levels of social capital and switch membership status between multiple cooperatives or opt out of cooperatives. These farmers welcome international investment. This finding was more significant for individual farm types than the social capital-linked opposition to internationalisation. A general conclusion is that the internationalization of cooperatives seems affect the members’ trust in the cooperative differently. The increasing heterogeneity within the memberships may give rise to governance problems.
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Hansen, Henning Otte. "Danish farmer cooperatives." Cooperativismo & Desarrollo 29, no. 119 (2021): 1–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.16925/2382-4220.2021.01.03.
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The Danish farmer-owned cooperatives started back in the 1880s. The overall aim was to ensure farmers’ market power and market access in the marketing chain. Since then, cooperatives have emerged in most major agricultural and food industries. In certain industries, the market shares of cooperatives are large and dominant. In other sectors, market shares are smaller, and in some sectors, cooperative ownership has completely ceased.
 A number of prerequisites have been crucial for the significant development of the Danish farmer cooperative industry: A bottom-up approach has been important, so that farmers themselves have driven the development and have had strong incentives to strengthen the cooperative model. A certain level of social capital, a human cohesion, a certain level of education as well as a certain degree of trust and access to infrastructure have also been important factors.
 Today, the development and importance of cooperatives is recognized as a key driver behind the strong international competitiveness of the agricultural and food sectors in Denmark.
 The purpose of the article is thus to describe and analyze the development, the significance and the underlying drivers of the farmer-owned cooperatives. Based on literature studies, case studies and interviews, experiences are summarized and possible lessons are presented. Opportunities and barriers to transferring Danish cooperative experiences to other countries are analyzed and evaluated, and a number of recommendations are presented.
 Opportunities and barriers to transferring Danish cooperative experiences to other countries are analyzed and evaluated. The results in terms of market access etc. meet the needs of farmers in many less developed countries. However, a number of barriers are identified, and the cooperative model must be adapted to the specific circumstances in individual countries.
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AGATON, SHELDON IVES, SARAH CAJIPO, DAISY LAGDAMEN, SHERWIN ESPAÑO, KAY BATHALA SANTOS, and ROSALITA DULA. "THE COOPERATIVE EXPERIENCE OF COGON FARMERS: FOOD SECURITY FOR SMALL FARMERS." MALIM: JURNAL PENGAJIAN UMUM ASIA TENGGARA (SEA JOURNAL OF GENERAL STUDIES) 22, no. 1 (2021): 62–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.17576/malim-2021-2201-05.
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Cooperativism is a method introduced by people in a society to neutralize the competitive prices of goods from among business sectors. It is a way for people to come together, put up their goods and services as one, and with the end in view of benefiting from their products. The purpose of this study is to appraise the fundamental function of cooperativism and how it can assist and sustain small farmers in their aim for food security. This work utilized hermeneutical phenomenology in understanding the lived experiences of small farmers in Barangay Cogon, Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines from the establishment of their cooperative, its operation, and its eventual success in giving them food security in the process. The results indicate that farmers were hesitant in establishing a cooperative because of the groundwork that accompanies it. But with the aid of the faculty members of the Eastern Visayas State University, the farmers underwent education on the nature of cooperativism. From there, the faculty members allowed the farmers to cultivate discipline, sustenance, and business integrity while operating the cooperative. Constant monitoring from the faculty members over the farmers was necessary to ensure that the cooperative was consistently maintained thereby achieving stability and eventual food security. For years now, the cooperative has helped its members substantially. Coincidentally, the occurrence of the covid-19 virus has made significant changes or damages to human life and properties, but this cooperative gave hope and food sustenance to its members. This study hopes that the effort of the initiators coupled with the cooperation and effort of the cooperative members exemplify the need to proliferate cooperativism in every society especially among poor farmers. Keywords: Cooperativism; Agricultural cooperative; Theory of cooperation; Phenomenological study; Research and extension service; Food security
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Putra, Christian Pratama, Dwi Sadono, and Djoko Susanto. "Perceptions of Smallholders Farmers on Oil Palm Plantation Cooperative in Kongbeng, East Kutai." Jurnal Penyuluhan 16, no. 1 (2020): 134–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.25015/16202028295.
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Farmers' perception toward a program is the primary basis for their willingness to participate in the program. The objectives of the research are: (1) to know the perception level of farmers in the palm oil plantation cooperatives, (2) to analyse the correlation between internal and external factors with farmers perception. The study was conducted on May 2018 in Kongbeng Sub District of East Kutai District. The sample size is 66 farmers who are a member of a cooperative and cultivate palm oil on his land. The analysis used is descriptive statistics and Rank Spearman correlation. The results showed that the perception of farmers about the existence of cooperatives in community palm oil plantations in the form of cooperative benefits and the implementation of cooperatives are in a good category. Internal factors are significantly related to the perception of farmers only at the level of formal education in the benefits of cooperatives. Other internal factors have no relationship with the perception of farmers. Most of the external factors are highly correlated with farmers' perceptions of partnership support, farmer group support, extension support, and local government support.
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Bhattacharjee, Shraddhanjali, and Dharmendra Nath. "Impact and determinants of membership in dairy cooperative society: The case of smallholder dairy farmers in Barpeta District of Assam." Indian Journal of Dairy Science 76, no. 2 (2023): 176–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.33785/ijds.2023.v76i02.012.
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Dairy cooperatives are associated with creating opportunities for attaining higher level of market integration having implications for significant improvement in income of the dairy farmers. Given the positive impact of DCS membership from the analysis of multivariate regression the study further looks for factors that determine the decision to become membership of DCS. The analysis of the determinants based on logistic regression shows that milch animal holding, credit accessibility, availability of other services from DCS have positive relation with the membership decision, while dairy farming experience, distance to the cooperative collection centre and price of milk are negatively and significantly associated with cooperative membership. The study suggests that facilitating access to credit through dairy cooperatives to meet the financial viability, offering services to dairy farmers like fodder seed, subsidized concentrate feed, veterinary services, and establishment of more collection centre and improving market infrastructure can be instrumental in stimulating farmers’ membership decision to join cooperatives. Overall, to increase farmer’s membership the study recommends policies to take up more awareness programmes and trainings from time to time among the younger farmers on the beneficial effects of participating in cooperative system of dairying. The study concludes that cooperatives can be efficient in fostering wellbeing of the farmers with relatively higher income, employment and nutritional status.
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Putra, Rizki Aditya, Martina Martina, Dedeh Kurniasih, Chryst Richet Hutahaean, and Konselia D. Vera. "Peran Kemitraan Agribisnis Koperasi Eptilu dalam Mendukung Pemberdayaan Petani di Kabupaten Garut Jawa Barat." Agrifo : Jurnal Agribisnis Universitas Malikussaleh 10, no. 1 (2025): 120–34. https://doi.org/10.29103/ag.v10i1.21357.
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Farmers often face challenges in accessing capital, technology, and markets, which hinder their welfare improvement, thus requiring farmer empowerment. Agricultural cooperatives, such as Koperasi Eptilu in Garut Regency, are expected to serve as business partnership institutions capable of implementing farmer empowerment. This study aims to analyze the role of Koperasi Eptilu in addressing these issues, particularly in empowering small farmers. The method used is a case study with a descriptive qualitative approach, involving in-depth interviews with cooperative managers and partner farmers. The results of the study show that this cooperative has successfully reduced farmers' dependence on middlemen, increased farmers' bargaining power in the market, and provided price guarantees and broader market access. Koperasi Eptilu also plays a role in risk management, such as price fluctuations and extreme weather. Koperasi Eptilu has successfully empowered small farmers with a sustainable and collaborative approach, strengthening the local economy and supporting food security.
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Shao, Longqin. "Cooperative Learning through Education and Training in Anhui Province China." Journal of Education and Educational Research 12, no. 1 (2025): 110–19. https://doi.org/10.54097/dsbq7190.
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The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of cooperative learning in education and training within farmers' cooperatives in Anhui Province, China, and to assess its impact on their development. This research holds significant implications for enhancing the operational effectiveness of farmers' cooperatives, refining the cooperative education framework in higher education institutions, and advancing rural modernization initiatives. Utilizing a quantitative research methodology, the research analyzed the basic characteristics, participation levels in higher education training, and overall effectiveness of 157 farmers’ cooperatives. A descriptive survey design was employed, targeting formal cooperative members, with data collected through a custom-designed questionnaire. The findings reveal that over two-thirds of the cooperatives have received training from universities, focusing primarily on marketing strategies, policy compliance, and agricultural production techniques. Approximately 70% of respondents acknowledged that university training significantly contributed to the development of their cooperatives; however, one-third expressed that its impact was limited. The study identified several challenges faced by cooperatives, including deficiencies in technical skills, inadequate policy support, and insufficient management capabilities. Furthermore, it was noted that university training often lacks continuity and relevance to the evolving needs of the cooperatives. To foster sustainable development within these farmer cooperatives, we recommend enhancing the relevance of training content, innovating training delivery methods, and promoting robust government policy support alongside increased financial investment. This study serves as a crucial reference for achieving rural modernization and improving farmers' income levels through effective cooperative strategies.
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Nzamurambaho, Felicien, Titik Ekowati, and Siwi Gayatri. "ANALYSIS FARMERS’ INCOME BETWEEN MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS OF AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE IN MUHANGA DISTRICT, RWANDA." Agric 34, no. 2 (2022): 249–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.24246/agric.2022.v34.i2.p249-260.
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This study analyzed farmers’ income between members and non-members of agricultural cooperatives in Muhanga District, Rwanda. The research used a descriptive design based on quantitative approaches; 60 cooperative members and 60 non-cooperative members which were maize farmers selected randomly in the study, plus 6 local leaders and staff of Tuzamurane Cyeza Cooperative who were used as key informants. Data collection tools were questionnaires and interviews. The collected data were analyzed by income and the independent sample t-test analysis to measure farmers’ income between members and non-members of the cooperative. The findings showed that Tuzamurane Cyeza Cooperative provided services such: as easy access to credit, easy access to agricultural inputs, and acquisition of new technology and helped farmers to increase income from the cooperative. The results from the calculation indicated that the mean income of maize farmers who are members of the cooperative (Group 1), 366420 RWF is greater than the mean income of maize farmers who are non-members of the cooperative (Group 2), 137151RWF; (1RWF=14.04IDR). Further, the value of Sig. (0.047) which less than 0.05 was a good indicator that the variance in incomes of maize farmers who are members of the cooperative and non-members of the cooperative was significantly different. Our findings concluded that agricultural cooperatives’ membership contributed to expanding access to markets, and people need to unite themselves in cooperatives because they play a crucial role in reducing poverty, improving food security, and generating employment opportunities.
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Boadu, Felix Nketia, Patrick Appiah, Enoch Kwame Tham-Agyekum, John-Eudes Andivi Bakang, and Fred Nimoh. "DOES COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP IMPROVE COCOA FARMER INCOME? EVIDENCE FROM MANKRANSO COCOA DISTRICT, GHANA." Agricultural Socio-Economics Journal 23, no. 3 (2023): 345–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.agrise.2023.023.3.8.
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This study investigates whether cocoa cooperatives can significantly improve the revenue of cocoa farmers. A simple random sampling technique was adopted to draw a sample of 306 farmers from a population of 25,109 cocoa farmers in the Mankranso Cocoa District. Structured questionnaires were administered to obtain primary data from the households. Descriptive statistics were used to compare revenues generated by cocoa farmers. The study employed the multiple linear regression model to assess the effect of cooperative membership on cocoa farmers’ income. The study also used the Kendall's coefficient of concordance to assess the constraints faced by cooperatives societies. Revenue comparison reveal that although the price per bag of cocoa did not vary, the income level of cooperative members was significantly higher than non-members. Cooperative membership, credit access, and extension service significantly and positively affect cocoa revenue and revenue generated from other activities. The Likert scale analysis also indicate that farmers generally agree that cooperatives play social and production roles but disagree that cooperatives play appropriate financial roles. Lack of external motivation was the main limiting constraint faced by cocoa farmers. The study recommends that extension and credit institutions should be strengthened among cocoa farmers. Importantly, the positive effect of cooperative membership raises the need to incentivize cocoa cooperatives and the need for farmers to be actively motivated to join cooperative societies.
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Nowak, Piotr, Anna Jastrzębiec-Witowska, and Krzysztof Gorlach. "Cooperative Movements in Rural Areas in Contemporary Poland: A Brief Comparison of Farmers’ Attitudes of Members and Non-memebrs of Coooperatives." Eastern European Countryside 22, no. 1 (2016): 151–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/eec-2016-0008.
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AbstractIn this paper the authors consider some issues concerning the problems of rural cooperatives in contemporary Poland. In the first part, the important role of cooperatives in agricultural changes as well as rural development has been stressed, especially as an opposition to neo-liberal tendencies in the food economy. In such a context, the authors would like to compare some opinions concerning cooperative movements presented by farmers who are members and non-members of cooperatives. The characteristics of respondents contain some information about their sex, age, level of education as well as ownership status, including also the size of the possessed farms. Moreover, the presentation of attitudes has been focussed on the issues of cooperation with other farmers as well as general trust in others. The issues of knowledge about cooperative ideas and contemporary cooperative movements have been taken into consideration. In the final part of the empirical analysis some opinions concerning major obstacles to the development of cooperative movements have been considered. To conclude the whole paper the authors stress some differences in opinions and attitudes between members and non-members of cooperatives. However, what seems to be even more important is that even farmers who are members of cooperatives lacked sufficient knowledge on issues that make cooperatives successful.
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Toiba, Hery, Rachman Hartono, Dwi Retnoningsih, and Moh Shadiqur Rahman. "Dairy Farmers Perception on Cooperatives in East Java, Indonesia." HABITAT 32, no. 3 (2021): 113–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.21776/ub.habitat.2021.032.3.13.
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Although past studies have shown that cooperatives can improve the welfare of rural communities. However, many farmers did not aware about the cooperative advantages. This begs a question as to whether cooperatives really contribute to the rural incomes and economies. This study aims to assess farmers’ perception on cooperative membership and how members have adopted innovative technologies. Data were obtained from a survey with 300 dairy farmers in Malang and Batu, East Java. The data were examined using a descriptive analysis. The results showed that farmers who do not join any cooperatives perceive that the institution is not able to determine the quality of their milk produce. Meanwhile, farmers who are members of a cooperative perceive that the institution can maintain stability of milk produce’s sales prices. This implies that education about cooperatives among farmers needs to be improved so that they can objectively view the benefits of cooperative membership and make informed decision in their economic activities.
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Yu, Liyan, Jerker Nilsson, Feng Zhan, and Song Cheng. "Social Capital in Cooperative Memberships and Farmers’ Access to Bank Credit–Evidence from Fujian, China." Agriculture 13, no. 2 (2023): 418. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13020418.
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For rural communities in poor countries to develop, farmers need money to invest in their farms. However, with limited assets of their own and poor conditions for obtaining loans, the farmers’ operations suffer. This study explores how farmers’ chances of obtaining a bank loan are related to the social capital that they receive from their cooperative membership. The data originated from 743 farmers in Fujian province, China, and was analyzed with the help of the instrumental variable probit (IV-probit) regression model. The results show that (a) cooperative members have a higher chance of obtaining a bank loan compared to non-members; (b) cooperative membership positively influences the chances of obtaining a bank loan for farmers with no acquaintances in banks and government or off-farm work; and (c) among farmers with higher financial knowledge, cooperative members are more likely to receive a bank loan than non-members are. Therefore, the conclusion provides empirical evidence for the financial function of cooperatives to farmers. The findings are especially relevant for cooperatives in developing countries, and they call for farmers and cooperatives to establish cooperative financial institutions. Moreover, the research conclusions point out the direction for further improving the financial effect of cooperatives.
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Wang, Jingjing, Jiabin Xu, and Silin Chen. "Internet Use, Social Capital, and Farmers’ Green Production Behavior: Evidence from Agricultural Cooperatives in China." Sustainability 17, no. 3 (2025): 1137. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17031137.
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Agricultural cooperatives are the main vehicle for farmers to engage in green agriculture. With the digital transformation in rural areas, it is crucial to explore how cooperative members can effectively access online information and integrate it into green production decision-making processes. Based on the survey data of 530 members of rice planting cooperatives in Heilongjiang Province in China, this paper selected eight green production behaviors commonly used by rice farmers as explained variables, and constructed an ordered probit model. Using the social capital theory, the impact and mechanism of internet use on cooperative members’ green production behavior were examined. The results showed the following: (1) Internet use facilitates the cooperative members’ green production behavior. This conclusion remains valid even after addressing the endogeneity test and robustness test. (2) The heterogeneity analysis revealed that the internet is particularly effective in enhancing the green production behaviors of farmers who are less educated, middle-aged, and those with strong connections to cooperatives. (3) A further mechanism test indicates that internet use not only significantly influences farmers’ trust in cooperatives but also aids them in comprehending the cooperative’s production specifications, thereby further advancing the improvement in green production behaviors. (4) Members’ satisfaction with cooperative sales can serve as a substitute for the internet in influencing their green production behavior.
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Marisa, Julia, Sukma Aditya Sitepu, and Muhammad Fajar. "Inclusive Business Model in the Sheep Value Chain: A Strategy to Enhance the Sustainability of Livestock Businesses, Indonesia." Asian Journal of Current Research 9, no. 3 (2024): 85–94. http://dx.doi.org/10.56557/ajocr/2024/v9i38754.
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Aims: Analyzing and comparing the inclusiveness of farmers in every value chain through both cooperatives and non-cooperatives, and designing an inclusive business model in the sheep value chain to support business sustainability. Study Design: The design of this research is quantitative descriptive, using primary and secondary data. The data collection method involves the use of questionnaires through Focus Group Discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews with respondents. Place and Duration of Study: The research was conducted from November 2023-January 2024 in Sei Bingai District, Langkat Regency. Methodology: Data analysis uses a methodology link with four analysis tools, namely value chain maps, business canvas models, and principles of new business models. Results: The inclusive business model in the sheep value chain in Langkat Regency involves cooperatives and non-cooperative operations. Cooperatives facilitate farmers to jointly purchase sheep, obtain capital loans, and export. Whereas non-cooperative farmers can also operate independently through the contract farming model. The application of technology and green economy principles is also considered important to achieve sustainability. The establishment of village-owned enterprises (BUMDes) can also be used to empower farmers and increase village income. This entire model requires cooperation between farmers, the government, and other parties in the supply chain. Conclusion: The involvement of farmers in the sheep Value Chain in Langkat Regency is crucial to support business continuity. The inclusive business model in the sheep value chain through cooperatives and non-cooperatives requires cooperation between farmers, the government, and other parties in the supply chain to achieve the sustainability of the farmers' business.
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Soehadi, G., Suripto, Alkadri, N. Maninggar, A. Erliza, and D. Maulidya. "A system dynamic perspective in efforts to improve the income of independent palm oil farmers in Regency X through changing roles in the palm oil supply chain." IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science 1267, no. 1 (2023): 012021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1267/1/012021.
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Abstract At present, independent palm oil (PO) farmers are expected to change their roles in the palm oil supply chain, not only being producers and sellers of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) but also able to generate added value by processing FFB into CPO for renewable energy resources. This research aims to improve the income of farmers based on changing roles through strategies using system dynamic modeling. The impacts observed are the number of labors based on a proxy of government revenue and GDP, labor income, and benefits obtained. Scenarios to improve the income of farmers projected over the next 10 years are selling FFB to Farmer’s Cooperatives that own palm oil mill(s) and other palm oil mill(s). Each scenario has 3 sub-scenarios: Business as Usual, Optimist and Environment. With the addition of new plantations of 5.7-7% per year, CPO yields of 20%, and using the palm oil mill of 30 tons/hour owned by Farmers Cooperative, the income of farmers can be improved. Recommendations to attract more farmers to become members of Farmer’s Cooperatives include funding for implementing Good Agricultural Practices, buying FFB from Cooperative members at transparent prices based on mutual agreements, and providing assistant workers for farmers.
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Andriyani, Lilik, Fani Riski Arbani, Faridatul Kudsiyah, Angke Diasi Iswarianti, Nur Lailia Ulinnuha, and Ilma Filiana. "PROGRAM PENGABDIAN MASYARAKAT TERPADU (PPMT) PENINGKATAN POTENSI DESA GONDANG DENGAN PEMBENTUKAN KOPERASI." Jurnal Abadimas Adi Buana 6, no. 01 (2022): 49–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.36456/abadimas.v6.i01.a2951.
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The potential of Gondang Village, which has natural resources, is quite good, and most of its inhabitants are farmers. Most of the farmers in Gondang village are elderly. They experience difficulties in terms of access to long distances and access to the procurement of fertilizers, mostly subsidized fertilizers, agricultural medicines, and others, and limited knowledge of farmers. Although a small number of youth farmer groups who are members of "Taruna Tani" have not run optimally, they have not solved the problem. Another benefit of forming a cooperative is for saving money. Besides being useful for providing household consumption needs, saving money is also helpful for providing capital to meet the needs of buying fertilizers, agricultural medicines, etc. The existence of cooperatives can improve the standard of life of rural communities. The activity of forming this cooperative is to create a cooperative institution with the preparation of AD_ART, including the organizational structure of the farmer cooperative in Gondang village. The initial activity was to reactivate the farming card and BRI link. This farmer card and BRI link are handy for obtaining subsidized fertilizer and providing financial convenience. 
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Dakhi, Karma Bakti, Hary Sastryawanto, and Markus Patiung. "PERAN KOPERASI DALAM PENINGKATAN PENDAPATAN PETANI NANAS DI NGANCAR KABUPATEN KEDIRI (Studi Kasus: Koperta Langgeng Mulyo)." Jurnal Ilmiah Sosio Agribis 23, no. 1 (2023): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.30742/jisa23120232867.
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ABSTRACTThis research is entitled The Role of Cooperatives in Increasing Pineapple Farmer Income in Ngancar, Kediri Regency. This study aims to determine the effect of the role of cooperatives in increasing the income of pineapple farmers knowing the complaints experienced by farmers against cooperatives in Ngancar, Kediri Regency. The results of the analysis showed that the role of cooperatives had a significant effect in increasing pineapple farmers, namely services, provision of production facilities, and savings and loans, with 77.1% of respondents agreeing with the role of cooperatives in providing access to savings and loans for farmers. The role of cooperative services amounted to 73.5% strongly agreed with the services provided by cooperatives. The role of providing production facilities by 50% strongly agrees with the provision of production facilities in cooperatives. Simultaneous hypothesis testing (F test), and partial hypothesis test (t test) overall variables have a real effect on increasing farmers' income. This is also supported by the value of R – Square of 67.1% and Multiple – R of 81.9% which concluded that there is a strong relationship between servants, provision of production facilities, and savings and loans to increase farmers' income.Keywords: Cooperative, Cooperative Role, Pineapple Farmer's Income.ABSTRAKPenelitian ini berjudul Peran Koperasi dalam Peningkatan Pendapatan Petani Nanas di Ngancar Kabupaten Kediri. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh peran koperasi dalam peningkatan pendapatan petani nanas mengetahui keluhan yang dialami petani terhadap koperasi yang ada di Ngancar, Kabupaten Kediri. Hasil analisis menunjukkan peran koperasi berpengaruh signifikan dalam peningkatan petani nanas yaitu pelayanan, penyediaan sarana produksi, dan simpan pinjam, sebesar 77,1% responden setuju terhadap peranan koperasi dalam memberikan akses simpan pinjam bagi para petani. Peranan pelayanan koperasi sebesar 73,5% sangat setuju dengan pelayanan yang diberikan koperasi. Peran penyediaan sarana produksi sebesar 50% sangat setuju terhadap penyediaan sarana produksi yang di ada di koperasi. Pengujian hipotesis secara serempak (uji F), dan uji hipotesis secara parsial (uji t) secara keseluruhan variabel berpengaruh nyata dengan peningkatan pendapatan petani. Hal ini juga didukung nilai dari R – Square sebesar 67,1% dan Multiple – R sebesar 81,9% yang disimpulkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara pelayan, penyediaan sarana produksi, dan simpan pinjam terhadap peningkatan pendapatan petani.Kata Kunci : Koperasi, Peran Koperasi, Pendapatan Petani Nanas.
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Wang, Jingyu, Zhe Zhao, and Lei Gao. "Research on the Impact of Cooperative Membership on Forest Farmer Household Income and Assets—Case Study from Liaoning Herbal Medicine Planting Cooperatives, China." Forests 14, no. 9 (2023): 1725. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/f14091725.
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Improving the income and assets of forest farmers is the basis for realizing the sustainable development of forestry. In this paper, we tested the impact of membership in herbal medicine planting cooperatives on forest farmer household income and assets using the propensity score matching (PSM) method and household surveys of the study area. The results showed that cooperative membership can greatly improve forest farmer household income and assets; the higher the accumulation of forest farmer household social capital and human capital, the more farmers were inclined to participate in cooperatives. Householders who were migrant workers were more likely to make the decision to participate in cooperatives compared with those without migrant work experiences. The results of ATT further verified the conclusion that cooperative membership can significantly improve income and assets, which increased by 7.04% and 4.19%, respectively. In addition, according to the survey, the current development of cooperatives in the forestry area experienced problems such as inconsistent quantitative and qualitative development, insufficient driving force, irregular operating mode, inaccurate policy support, and inadequate guidance mechanisms. This paper focused on innovating cooperation mechanisms, enriching joint forms, enhancing driving capacity, stimulating internal driving forces, strengthening system construction, improving standards, enhancing guidance services, and strengthening institutional guarantees. These recommendations have been put forward to guide policy for sustainable forest development.
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Rahmi, Rahmi, Zakiah Zakiah, and Edy Marsudi. "Peranan Kemitraan Terhadap Peningkatan Pendapatan Petani Kopi (Kasus Kemitraan: Koperasi Baitul Qiradh (KBQ) Baburrayyan Dengan Petani Kopi di Kecamatan Pegasing)." Jurnal Ilmiah Mahasiswa Pertanian 2, no. 3 (2017): 118–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.17969/jimfp.v2i3.3750.
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Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan bagaimana upaya petani dalam budidaya usahatani kopi dan menganalisis pola kemitraan antara Koperasi Baitul Qiradh (KBQ) Baburrayyan dengan petani mitra dalam meningkatkan pendapatan petani kopi. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di Koperasi Baitul Qiradh (KBQ) Baburrayyan yang berada di Kecamatan Pegasing Kabupaten Aceh Tengah. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan secara stratified random sampling. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa upaya petani kopi di Kecamatan Pegasing Kabupaten Aceh Tengah dalam budidaya usahatani kopi adalah dengan mengikuti kemitraan dan tidak mengikuti kemitraan (petani mandiri) dan pola kemitraan yang terjalin antara petani kopi dengan KBQ Baburrayyan adalah pola kemitraan kerjasama operasional agribisnis (KOA). Berdasarkan hasil R/C ratio atas total biaya usahatani petani kopi mitra maupun mandiri lebih besar daripada nol. Hal ini menunjukkan bahwa usahatani yang mereka jalankan sudah menguntungkan dan memberikan pendapatan yang layak. Tidak ditemukan perbedaan secara signifikan antara pendapatan petani mitra dan mandiri, namun terdapat manfaat lainnya yang didapat oleh petani mitra, yaitu berupa fasilitas yang disediakan oleh koperasi tempat mereka bermitra. (The Role Of Partnership To The Increasing Income Of Coffee Family (Case Of Participation : Koperasi Baitul Qiradh (KBQ) Baburrayyan With Coffee Farmers In Affililates Of Middle Aceh Regency)) Abstract. The purpose of this research is to describe how farmers' efforts in coffee cultivation and analyze the pattern of partnership between Baitul Qiradh Cooperative (KBQ) Baburrayyan and partner farmers in increasing the income of coffee farmers. This research was conducted at Baitul Qiradh Cooperative (KBQ) Baburrayyan located in Pegasing Subdistrict of Central Aceh District. The technique of collecting data is done by stratified random sampling. The results show that coffee farmers' efforts in Pegasing Subdistrict of Central Aceh District in the cultivation of coffee farming is by following partnership and not following partnership (self farmer) and partnership pattern between coffee farmers and KBQ Baburrayyan is partnership pattern of agribusiness operation cooperation (KOA). Based on the R / C Ratio of the total cost of the farmer's coffee farmer as well as its independent is greater than zero. This shows that the farms they run have been profitable and provide decent income. There was no significant difference between the partner farmer's income and the self-esteem, but there were other benefits gained by partner farmers, namely the facilities provided by the cooperatives in which they were partnering.Kata Kunci : Peranan Kemitraan, Pendapatan Petani, R/C Ratio.Keywords : Partnership Role, Farmer Income, R / C Ratio.
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Uneze, C.U. "Socio-Economic Determinants of Savings in Cooperatives by Farmers of Selected Agricultural Group Lending Schemes in Anambra State, Nigeria." Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences 3, no. 5 (2013): 384–90. https://doi.org/10.15580/gjas.2013.3.031913531.
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The study examined how the socio-economic factors of farmer-members of cooperative in agricultural group lending scheme influence their abilities to make financial savings with their cooperatives. The study was conducted in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data were collected from a total of 296 farmer-members of cooperative societies randomly selected from National Programme for Food Security (NPFS) and Rural Finance Institution Building Programme (RUFIN) agricultural group lending schemes purposively selected for the study. Ten selected farmers,’ socio-economic factors were regressed on deposit mobilized with the cooperatives by the farmers. Frequency distribution, percentages and means were descriptive statistics used in analyzing data. The lead function from regression analysis showed that 43.08 percent of the total variation in deposit mobilization was explained by the 10 socio-economic variables included in the model. The significant variables affecting deposit mobilization in cooperatives by farmers in the group leading scheme were value of Assets, off farm income, age of household head, level of farm diversification and total value of farmer’s loan. More so, the study found that the financial savings mobilized by farmer-members within their cooperatives were meagre averaging N1595 and made usually for purpose of securing loans.
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Wilikeni, Nampala Kadhikwa, and Angula Nikodemus. "Factors Affecting the Sustainability of Agricultural Cooperatives in Namibia: A Case Study of Onghalulu Farmers' Cooperative, Ohangwena Region, Namibia." International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary 3, no. 6 (2024): 73–85. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14217371.
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This study aimed to investigate factors affecting the sustainability of agricultural cooperatives in Namibia, with the Onghalulu Farmers’ Cooperative being a case study. The study discussed several factors that mainly affect the sustainability of the Namibian agricultural cooperative subsector, including the Onghalulu Farmers’ Cooperative. It further deliberated on the benefits of participating in business cooperative initiatives. Aamong the issues affecting the sustainability of agricultural cooperatives in Namibia are those related to the market, finances, governance, leadership, stakeholder engagement, climate change, compliance, mentorship, and training programs; infrastructure development; adoption of advanced technology; investments in research and development; and other issues. These issues persisted in certain Namibian agricultural cooperatives mainly because of cooperative stakeholders’ unwillingness to embrace change and their lack of dedication to finding solutions. Moreover, certain traditional beliefs obstruct Namibian agricultural cooperatives from becoming commercial enterprises, particularly those in rural regions. As a result, women, youth, and members of marginalized communities are disproportionately underrepresented in the sector. The study used a case study research design and a qualitative research methodology that enabled the researcher to collect primary data from 15 participants using open-ended questionnaires and semi-structured interviews. As a result, a purposive sampling method was used to select participants with rich and systematic insights about the study constructs. The study's theoretical framework was guided by collective action and signaling theory, highlighting cooperative principles, environmental sustainability governance (ESG), and economic sustainability performance (ESP). Above and beyond, the study findings revealed that Onghalulu Farmers’ Cooperative practices mixed farming, combining agribusiness with different farming activities. It further demonstrated how various external and internal factors affect Namibia's agricultural cooperative's survival capacity. In contrast, effectively managed agricultural cooperatives raise the standard of living for their members and considerably contribute to the cooperative's sustainable growth. The study provided some practical recommendations to minimize various impediments and improve the sustainability of Namibian agricultural cooperatives. Therefore, its findings are supplementary to the existing body of knowledge regarding agricultural cooperatives and offer cooperative stakeholders vital information about how to enhance the sustainability and resilience of agricultural cooperatives in Namibia.
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Deimel, Mark, and Ludwig Theuvsen. "Networking in Meat Production Systems: The Influence of Cooperative Structures on Farmers’ Participation." International Journal on Food System Dynamics 2, no. 1 (2011): 23–35. https://doi.org/10.18461/ijfsd.v2i1.212.
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Against the background of increasing competitive pressures and growing requirements with regard to food quality and safety, the significance of network-wide collaboration in food production has been pointed out in recent years. With this in mind, it is the objective of this paper to analyse pig farmers’ network participation in general and to explore whether cooperative structures in food supply chains influence the type as well as the quality of farmers’ network relations. Our results show that cooperative structures influence pig fattening farmers’ network participation concerning relationship quality with slaughterhouses as well as farmers’ choice of network partners for information exchange and consultancy. Furthermore, the results show that farmers delivering to cooperatively owned processors evaluate the relationship with their slaughterhouses significantly better than farmers dealing with private slaughterhouses. The results provide cooperatives with starting points for developing attractive services for farmers and improving their relationships with their suppliers.
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Alho, E. "Survey evidence of members’ willingness to invest in agricultural hybrid cooperatives." Journal on Chain and Network Science 16, no. 1 (2016): 41–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.3920/jcns2014.0006.
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Agricultural producer organisations face tight competition in global food and agricultural markets. The opportunities for cooperatives to acquire growth capital are restricted to member contributions, which poses a financial handicap in competition against investor-owned firms. Innovative cooperative structures have emerged as a response to the competitive pressures. For many, gaining access to growth capital from investors has been the reason for departing from the traditional cooperative organisational structure. This study examined whether farmers, as members and owners of agricultural producer cooperatives, are willing to invest in cooperative growth. By using the members of two large Finnish meat producer cooperatives as a sample we were able to utilise the variability in investor-owned firm structures, in which the members have both direct and indirect ownership in two layers of the agricultural producer organisation. A questionnaire study was conducted, including a contingent rating task in which farmers stated the point in the hybrid organisation chain at which they preferred to invest. The results indicated that the majority of farmers were willing to invest and the tendency increased with farm size. The average investment sum is considerable relative to the current capital contribution of an average member. The most preferred form was traditional cooperative capital, while a comparison of investment alternatives suggested that farmers are not yet receptive to new transferable cooperative shares. Retaining control appears important to producers. Farmer commitment erodes when the firm is in financial difficulties. Less member capital is available to save the firm from a cash crisis compared to a scenario of investments improving competitiveness.