@article{Vo:199417,
      recid = {199417},
      author = {Vo, Ha Van and Dang, Nhan Kieu and Le, Thach Ngoc and  Tran, Be Thanh},
      title = {Assessment of a Farmer Base Network in Promoting an  Integrated Farming System at the Mekong Delta in Vietnam},
      journal = {Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development},
      address = {2013-12},
      number = {1362-2016-107719},
      pages = {20},
      year = {2013},
      abstract = {This study analyzed forces driving the emergence of farmer  networks in Vietnam and quantified the benefits of an  integrated farming system (IFS) and the role of a farmer  network in promoting IFS in the
Mekong Delta. This case  study applied a combination of literature review,  participatory community assessment, and household survey  approaches. The case study was undertaken in the My An  commune,
Cho Moi districtW of An Giang province. Findings  from the study show that both networking and non-networking  household groups recognize the important advantages of  farmer networks, and that practicing IFS gives farming  households economic, environmental, and social benefits and  food
security. Networking and practicing IFS are  synergistic. By networking, farmers can gain better access  to agricultural extension and credit services as well as  improve their social networking, and hence adopt and  practice IFS efficiently and contribute to rural poverty  reduction. These benefits of
networking and IFS practices  should be considered at the community and regional levels  rather than only at the level of individual households.  Positive linkages and synergism should go beyond network or  farm boundary (i.e., between specific networks or farms).  Further development of farmer networks and IFS needs more  effective policies and support from the government.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/199417},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.199417},
}