Non-farm livelihoods and factors influencing participation of rural households in the mountainous areas of Hue city
Vol. 135 No. 3B (2026), Original Article
Vol. 135 No. 3B (2026)

Non-farm livelihoods and factors influencing participation of rural households in the mountainous areas of Hue city

Original Article
https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijard.v135i3B.8176
Published 2026-05-22
Le Van Nam
Đại học Nông Lâm, Đại học Huế
Hoang Gia Hung
Trường Đại học Nông Lâm, Đại học Huế - 102 Đường Phùng Hưng, Phường Phú Xuân, Thành phố Huế, Việt Nam

Keywords

non-farm activities
mountainous areas
household livelihoods
income and consumption hoạt động phi nông nghiệp
miền núi
sinh kế nông hộ
thu nhập

Abstract

This study analyzed livelihood activities and the factors influencing the participation of rural households in non-farm activities in the mountainous areas of Hue City. Data were collected from a survey of 146 households in two representative communes. The results showed that most households still rely  on agroforestry, however, a growing trend toward livelihood diversification through engagement in non-farm activities was observed. Notably, households combining agroforestry with non-farm activities achieved the highest income levels (119.5 million VND per year), which were nearly four times higher than those relying solely on agroforestry, highlighting the important role of non-farm livelihoods in improving household income. The Logit model indicated that four factors were statistically significant, including household head ethnicity, educational attainment, number of working-age household members, and distance to the market. Based on these findings, it was recommended that vocational training aligned with market demand be strengthened and high–value-added non-farm livelihood activities be promoted through technical support, microcredit, and improved market linkages to enhance income for mountainous rural households.

https://doi.org/10.26459/hueunijard.v135i3B.8176

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