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Socioeconomic Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease on Smallholder Farmers in Indonesia

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A new research study from University Gadjah Mada has investigated the socioeconomic impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on smallholder farmers in Indonesia. The study, which collected data from 992 households, found that FMD outbreaks have significant effects on the social behavior and economic losses of smallholder farmers. The researchers used propensity score matching (PSM) treatment effect analysis to assess the impact of FMD outbreaks on smallholder farmers, concluding that prioritizing farmers with animals at risk of FMD infection is crucial for effective FMD control programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study collected data from 992 households, consisting of 202 infected and 790 non-infected households, in the special region of Yogyakarta province, Indonesia.
  • The researchers used propensity score matching (PSM) treatment effect analysis to assess the socioeconomic impact of FMD outbreaks on smallholder farmers.
  • The study found that FMD outbreaks have significant effects on the social behavior and economic losses of smallholder farmers, accelerating economic loss and changing social behavior.
  • The researchers concluded that prioritizing farmers with animals at risk of FMD infection is crucial for effective FMD control programs.
  • The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to support smallholder farmers affected by FMD outbreaks.

Statistics:

  • 992 households were surveyed in the study, with 202 infected and 790 non-infected households.
  • The study found that FMD outbreaks have a significant impact on the socioeconomic well-being of smallholder farmers, with a p-value of *** between the infected and non-infected households.
  • The study demonstrated that farmers with animals at risk of FMD infection experience accelerated economic loss and changes in social behavior.

Sources:

  • Socioeconomic Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks on Smallholder Cattle Farmers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Veterinary Sciences, 2025,12(6):542 (MDPI AG - http://www.mdpi.com/journal/vetsci)
  • NewsRx. Data on Agriculture Described by Researchers at University Gadjah Mada (Socioeconomic Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreaks on Smallholder Cattle Farmers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia). Agriculture Week. July 10, 2025; p 73.

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