Thailand is the largest producer of natural rubber (NR) in the world with a production of about 3 million tons in 2006. Most (93%) of this comes from smallholder farmers. Rubber agroforestry is commonly practiced and involves mixing rubber with other food, fruit and timber crops. The practice increases farm household income and also in line with the current policy of promoting biodiversity in rubber plantations. The reported study was carried out to understand types and characteristics of Smallholding Rubber Agroforestry system (SRAS) in Thailand; to examine their economic performance; and to identify possible strategic development in future.
Publication year
2008
Authors
Somboonsuke B; Kheowvongsri P; Joshi L
Language
English
Keywords
agriculture, agroforestry, living standards, poverty, products, rubber, smallholders
Geographic
Thailand
