Bedømmelsesudvalg
- Lektor Mine Islar, Institut for Fødevare- og Ressourceøkonomi, KU (forperson)
- Chief Innovation Officer Peter Laderach, NATIVUS
- Professor Marcella Veronesi, Università degli studi di Torino
Vejledere
- Lektor Aske Skovmand Bosselmann
- Lektor Goytom Abraha Kahsay
Institut
Institut for Fødevare- og Ressourceøkonomi
Sted
Institut for Fødevare- og Ressourceøkonomi. Lokale: Von Langen, Rolighedsvej 23, 1958 Frederiksberg C
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Coffee supports the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers worldwide, yet coffee production systems face increasing threats from climate change, pest and disease pressures, and market volatility. Grafting, which combines stress-tolerant rootstocks with productive scions, has emerged as a promising adaptation strategy, but evidence from real-world smallholder systems remains limited. Using survey data from 802 farmers managing 1,321 coffee plots in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, this dissertation shows that grafting substantially increases coffee yields, profitability, and economic resilience under adverse climate and market conditions. The research also examines how farmers perceive and manage risks, revealing that high perceived risks lead farmers to prioritise short-term coping strategies over long-term investments such as grafting. The findings highlight the need to address behavioural, institutional, and financial barriers alongside technological innovation.