This document discusses the challenges facing family rubber farms in meeting global demands. It examines how climate change, land use changes, and socioeconomic shifts could impact the sustainability of rubber plantations over the long term. Specifically, it notes that climate change may lead to more variable weather patterns that make tapping trees more unpredictable. Expansion of rubber farms into new areas may pose sustainability issues due to poorer soils and inexperience. Repeated planting in old areas could degrade soils and increase disease risks over time. Global price volatility and changes in labor and markets also introduce uncertainties for family rubber farms. The document advocates for more diverse agroforestry practices to limit risks compared to monoculture plantations.
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