Understanding Smallholder Beef Production: Cost Structures, Market Channels, and Pathways to Enhanced Profitability
Wiranut Thannithi1, Payungsuk Intawicha1, Nattamaporn Kongmuang1, Wilasinee Inyawilert2, Attapol Tiantong3, Sureeporn Saengwong1*
1Division of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand; 2Department of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture Natural Resources and Environment, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand; 3Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology, Silpakorn University, Phetchaburi IT Campus, Cha-Am, Phetchaburi, Thailand.
*Correspondence | Sureeporn Saengwong, Division of Animal Science, School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Phayao, Phayao, Thailand; Email:
[email protected]
Figure 1:
Map of Phayao Province and socioeconomic context of cattle production.
Figure 2:
Characteristics of the production system for the three market sectors in the study area.
Figure 3:
Domestic beef market channel and proportion of distribution in the three operating systems.