Title:
EVALUATION TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY IN POTATO PRODUCTION OF VIETNAM USING STOCHASTIC FRONTIER ANALYSIS APPROACH

Authors:
Thi-Hien Vu, Ke-Chung Peng*, Quang-Trung Ha and Phuong-Thanh Vu, Taiwan

Abstract:

Potato (Solanumtuberosum L.) is considered as one of staple food in many countries in the world, including Vietnam. This study aims to analyze the technical efficiency and identify the factors affecting the technical efficiency of potato production in Vietnam by using a one-step translog production function model. Primary data were obtained from 139 potato producers in Bacgiang and Haiduong province in the 2016/2017 production year. The results indicated that the technical efficiency level was low, of 0.66 and 0.52 for Bacgiang and Haiduong province, respectively. Furthermore, the findings of the inefficient effects model revealed that experience had a significantly negative effect on technical inefficiency levels, while factors related to gender and age had a significant positive impact. Therefore, to enhance the technical efficiency of potato production, policy ideas should focus on improving the quality of potato seed, supporting farmers in accessing new technologies, enhancing training and sharing experience in farmer’s group.