Rice Farming Communities Research Articles

Japanese encephalitis in swine in San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines

ObjectivesA systematic review of multidisciplinary studies on Japanese encephalitis (JE) in the Philippines indicated that endemic foci may be found in all 17 administrative regions in the country. MethodsTo establish the etiology of the disease, virus detection and seroprevalence surveys in 198 pigs were conducted in 2010–2011 in four barangays (villages) in the Municipality of San Jose, Tarlac. Prior to the present study, JE virus genotype III (JEV GIII) was recovered from the mosquito, Culex tritaeniorhynchus, in the same municipality where backyard hog-raising and wet rice cultivation were common practices among households located within 1 km radius from the paddies. ResultsJEV GIII was detected from serum and nasal swabs from pigs, 3 to 5-month-old, from barangays Pao, Moriones, and Villa Aglipay. Immunoglobulin (Ig) M and IgG were measured by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay in pigs < 4 to > 8 months old, with an overall total of 17.2 % and 62.1 %, respectively. The presence of these antibodies in all pigs during four observation periods indicated year-round transmission starting with the rainy season, which encompasses the months of July and September 2010. IgM represented new infections. IgG increased correspondingly with age with repeated infections in older pigs. IgG levels remained high in all barangays. The number of households with any one of the markers: IgM, IgG, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction averaged out at 82.5 %, reflecting as it were, vulnerability to JE in barangays where all 198 pigs were examined. This report contributes to knowledge on JE, whereby incidence in humans may be linked to its epizootic spillover from pigs. ConclusionsThe study has shown that four barangays, representing a rice-farming community, supported the enzootic cycle of JE in swine, with mosquitoes previously found to be infected with JEV GIII in San Jose. Thus, infected pigs, rainfall, and proximity of human habitation to breeding sites of vector mosquitoes constituted the risk factors for JE, as it were in other endemic countries in Asia. The finding of viral RNA in nasal swabs suggests the possibility of direct transmission among pigs via the oronasal route. From the standpoint of public health, JE immunization of children and periodic surveillance of swine are recommended.

A Value added sustainable production opportunity out of rice straw to economically uplift rice farming communities

A Value added sustainable production opportunity out of rice straw to economically uplift rice farming communities

University-community Partnership Contribution Towards Rural Sustainability: Participatory Action Research in the Rice Farming Community of Paipayales, Ecuador

Abstract Rice cultivation is the main economic livelihood for many families around the world. This activity represents several challenges for farmers and community members for rural sustainability, a cross-cutting element of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations (UN). In response, the Polytechnic University (ESPOL), fulfilling its mission of linking with society, implemented a community program where students and professors interact and collaborate with rice farmers in the rural community of Paipayales, located in the Santa Lucia canton, Guayas province. This article explores the impact of university-community projects through the Participatory Action Research (PAR) approach in order to evaluate them as a tool for contributing towards rural sustainability in communities. As a result, it was determined that the main problems faced by most of the farmers of the “Dios con Nosotros” Association are the availability of water in the wells and the commercialization of paddy rice. Considering these problems, the wells were geolocated and a board was designed for proper water management; at the same time, water quality was studied and recommendations were presented according to the problems encountered. Two proposals were also presented to create a rice husker and a rice separator to increase their profit margin by selling rice directly to retailers and wholesalers. As relevant conclusions, the importance of implementing links and relationships between the university community and society was highlighted, guaranteeing the value of working in transdisciplinary teams and achieving a comprehensive intervention that would lead to significant improvements in the community.

Exploring Climate Change Adaptation Practices and Agricultural Livelihoods among Rice Farmers of the Brahmaputra Valley in Northeast India.

Global climate change has seriously threatened agriculture and connected sectors, especially in developing countries like India. The Brahmaputra Valley in Assam, Northeast India, is vulnerable to climate change due to its agrarian economy, fragile geo-ecological setting, recurrent floods and droughts, and poor socioeconomic conditions of the farmers. The climate-induced hindrances faced by the rice farming community of this region and the local adaptation practices they employ have not been adequately studied. Therefore, we carried out a survey among 635 rice farmers across four agro-climatic zones of Assam, namely the Upper Brahmaputra Valley Zone, North Bank Plain Zone, Central Brahmaputra Valley Zone, and Lower Brahmaputra Valley Zone, to understand how they perceive and respond to climatic changes. The survey revealed that all the respondents have perceived an increase in ambient temperature, and 65% of the respondents have perceived a slight change in rainfall characteristics over the years. Most farmers reported adjusting the existing farming practices and livelihood choices to adapt to the changing climate. Farming adjustments were made mainly in terms of field preparation and management of water, rice variety, nutrients, and pests. Environmental variables like rainfall, flood, drought, and pest level, and socioeconomic variables like family size, education, farming experience, training, digital media exposure, and land area were found to influence farmers' adaptation choices. The findings imply that policies to strengthen flood, drought, pest management, education, land-use planning, agricultural training, and digital media applications in agriculture are needed for effective climate change adaptation in this region.

Mekambare As a Former of Social Solidarity in Supporting Food Security in Sustainable Agriculture Management in East Kolaka Regency

The local community’s culture has been recognized as playing an essential role in achieving food security. This study attempts to demystify a cultural tradition among an Indonesian agriculture society, called Mekambare, that plays such a role in sustainable agricultural management. It was conducted in East Kolaka Regency, an area dominated by lowland rice farmers. Framed in a qualitative method, this study used observation, in-depth interviews, and document studies as techniques of data collection. The results showed that Mekambare played a crucial role in forming social solidarity among lowland rice farming communities. Through Mekambare, farming communities build mutual cooperation and support one another in overcoming challenges related to supplying food demands. This social solidarity is manifested in the exchange of food commodities, social support, and the dissemination of traditional knowledge in agricultural management. With Mekambare, the lowland rice farming communities maintain the balance of the agricultural ecosystem by utilizing natural predators, utilizing organic fertilizers from livestock manure, and implementing integrated weed control. This research can make a positive contribution to efforts to achieve sustainable food security and the welfare of farming communities in East Kolaka Regency.

How Can Rice Farmers Gain Profit? An Analysis of Sharecropping Practice among Farmers, Landowners, and Laborers in Sukadiri Subdistrict of Tangerang

The production of rice as one of the main staple foods in Indonesia has been affected by changes in land-use that has led to a shift in land ownership. It is necessary to discuss whether the profit-sharing applied among farmers, landowners, and laborers provides benefits for farmers. This study aims to determine the characteristics, income, and efficiency of lowland rice farming with both a 50:50 crop sharing between farmers and landowners, and an 80:20 crop sharing between farmers and laborers. This study is based on survey and interviews on the sharecropping practice among rice farming community in the dry season (April – September) tahun 2022 in Sukadiri Subdistrict of Tangerang. Farming parameters are explained descriptively, and the farm efficiency is determined by the revenue-cost (R/C) ratio. A total sample of 44 farmers was determined purposively and proportionately. The findings demonstrated that rice farming gained a total income on the explicit cost of IDR7.311.519 per hectare. The R/C ratio of explicit cost for the sharecropping system is 4,76. Suppose the sharecropping system is replaced with a rent cash payment, the R/C ratio for total cost is 0,83 which results in a loss. This study concludes that the combination of 50:50 crop sharing with the landowner and 80:20 crop sharing with double-tapping laborers is beneficial for the existence of rice farming.

Rice farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards mosquitoes in irrigation schemes in Côte d’Ivoire: a qualitative study

BackgroundIrrigated rice cultivation in sub-Saharan Africa not only brings more malaria vectors to nearby communities, but also greater malaria risk. To aid the implementation of mosquito control in rice-growing communities, it is necessary to understand how farmers understand, view and manage their responsibility in mosquito generation and whether they are interested in coordinating to minimize it.MethodsQualitative methods (observation grids, semi-structured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions) were used to reveal the perceptions of mosquitoes and their control in two irrigated rice farming communities in central Côte d’Ivoire near the M’bé and Lokapli irrigation schemes.ResultsAll rice farmers viewed mosquitoes as severe nuisances, and most acknowledged that they caused djèkouadjo (malaria) and were less numerous during harmattan (dry season). Many study participants believed that mosquitoes originated from grasses and stagnant water around villages. Only those living closer in proximity (~ 1 km) to the paddies believed that mosquitoes came from the bas-fonds (irrigated lowlands). However, they did not associate mosquito production with rice cultivation. Some farmers believed that there were more mosquitoes in recent years than historically because of the dam construction, but remarked on the importance of the dam (and bas-fonds) for their livelihood. Many farmers were not convinced that mosquito control could occur at farm-level.ConclusionsTo enhance accountability amongst rice farmers, there is a need for greater awareness on the rice-mosquito link, and emphasis that the link does not imply a trade-off between food production and health. Training should not only be directed towards farming communities, but also agricultural and health extension workers. Future riceland mosquito control methods must focus on improving crop productivity and address collective action problems that may occur.

Demographic Characteristics of Rice Farmers and its Effects on Rice Production in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria

The study examines the Demographic Characteristics of Rice Farmers and its Effects on Rice Production in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. The different demographic characteristics of farmers which includes various socio-economic status of rice farmers is hypothesized to have significant impact on the farmers life style including the farming activities. Survey design approach was adopted using primary data source. Four hundred questionnaire were administered across the 10 wards / rice farming communities in Kura LGA using purposive stratified sampling frame. The data was subjected to descriptive statistics using Statistical Package for Social Sciences. It was discovered that the literacy level of respondents is low; the highest percentage (39.3%) attained only secondary school as their highest educational qualification; whereas only 20% attained tertiary educational status. This could be attributed to the availability of job opportunities in the rice farming (both rainfed and irrigated) which attract the youths to venture immediately after completing their secondary education, thereby hindering them from furthering education. It is recommended among others that the rice farmers should always be encouraged to further their education through many strategies including awareness campaign.

Strategies for Knowledge Sharing Among Rice Farmers: A Ghanaian Perspective

Purpose: This article investigates knowledge sharing practices amongst rice farmers in Ghana and suggests a strategy for improving knowledge sharing in rice farming communities in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach: This study is underpinned by the pragmatic paradigm where concurrent triangulation mixed-method design was used for the study. Data was gathered with survey and interviews. A total sample of 110 was used, involving 101 survey respondents and 9 interview participants. The survey data was analyse descriptively using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 26. The interview finding was analysed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed informal knowledge sharing practices among the rice farmers and suggests a strategy for knowledge sharing that involve partnerships between stakeholders in different sectors, such as government agencies, rice-farming communities; rice production-based NGOs, and researchers. Successful implementation of knowledge sharing would depend on finding and connecting the tools, technologies, and techniques practices. Limitations: The results could not be generalised to knowledge sharing practices among rice framers in Ghana because only three regions were targeted. There is a need for a quantitative comparative study of knowledge sharing by rice farmers in all regions where rice is produced in Ghana. Practical Implications: Rice is an agricultural cereal crop in Ghana and an important source of livelihood for rural poor households. It is consumed and cultivated by many people in the country. When rice farmers engage in efficient knowledge sharing practises knowledge will spread easily among rice farming communities resulting in sustainable agricultural practices that may eradicate hunger and poverty Effective knowledge sharing, offers great potential for addressing the challenges of rice production in Ghana. It will increase rice production, improve the quality of rice yield and safeguard the quality of the natural environment simultaneous. Originality/Value: This article adds to the body of knowledge on knowledge sharing from an agricultural perspective with specific reference to rice farming. Effective knowledge sharing will enhance food security, alleviate climate change challenges, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture, thus contributing toward the realisation of Goal 2 of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The findings of this article form part of the finding of the doctoral studies.

Exploring Asset-Based Community-led Development (ABCD) Elements for Determining Farm Technologies in Rural Rice Farming Community – Kelabit Highlands, Sarawak

Malaysia is a net importer of rice, and Sarawak itself contributes approximately 8.2% of total national rice production. Although Malaysia national policy targeting to achieve 80% self-sufficient level of rice for national food security agenda, another alternative is to explore some premium quality traditional rice varieties that potentially entering into premium market for the socioeconomic advancement especially for the rural areas. Traditionally, the choice of farm technologies are implemented through government direction in a top-down approach, through decisions, strategies, and diffusion processes driven by the agencies. This study aims to explore the elements of Asset-Based Community-led Development (ABCD) as an alternative to conventional needs-based development within a community of rice farmers based in the Kelabit Highlands – a rural community in the highlands of the East Malaysia state of Sarawak. The study collected interview data from rice farmers in the Kelabit Highlands community and also discussed the role of agencies and their efforts to form partnerships, and peer collaborations based on those assets identified and community strength. The study also evaluated the ABCD framework as a means to visualize community-based assets. Clarifying these factors would identify suitable farming technologies that are socially desirable in the Kelabit Highlands and determine a bottom up method for other rural communities to evaluate and pave a path forward in selecting farming technologies that fit into their landscape.&#x0D; &#x0D; Keywords: ABCD, bottom-up, farm technologies, rice farming, top-down

Participatory monitoring in farmer field school program through Whatsapp among indigenous farmers in rural Sarawak, Malaysia

ABSTRACT This paper aims to assess the use of WhatsApp Group for participatory monitoring in a System of Rice Intensification – Farmer Field School (SRI-FFS) program involving the rice farming community in the rural Bidayuh village of Tebaro in Sarawak, Malaysia. Descriptive analysis was performed on a 182-day WhatsApp Group chat taking place from 17 September 2019 to 16 March 2020. The data were analyzed using two online softwares to generate data visualizations. The study revealed that the strengths of participatory monitoring using WhatsApp Group were found in the principles of flexibility and methodologically eclectic. For flexibility, four factors indicated were technical sharing, personal sharing, comments on current events, and the addition of new members. The methodologically eclectic elements were identified as messages in the forms of texts, media, emoji and links. Limitations for participatory monitoring were in the elements of participation and negotiation due to the role-based group structure. To effectively promote the use of digital platforms, agricultural policies must promote inclusiveness and prioritize equitable access to ICT devices and facilities. Current findings show that social media can enhance active multi-stakeholder participation but should be complemented with non-ICT means of communication for rural farming communities.

The existence and strategy of planting Bengawan rice in ecoleta farmers, Detusoko District, Ende Regency

Research entitled The Existence and Cultivation Strategy of Bengawan Rice for Ekoleta Farmers, Detusoko District, Ende Regency. Focuses on how the strategy of the Ekoleta rice farming community maintains the existence of Bengawan rice, using the theory of Community Empowerment according to Robert Chambers. This study aims to determine the strategy of Ekoleta rice farmers in maintaining the existence of Bengawan Ekoleta rice. In accelerating these goals, the researchers used descriptive qualitative research methods, and for data collection using interviews, observation, and documentation techniques. Researchers found several strategies of Ekoleta rice farmers in maintaining the existence of Bengawan Ekoleta rice, namely through the selection of seeds and nurseries, rice casings, and rice care. The findings above are very relevant when linked to the theoretical basis of community empowerment according to Robert Chambers, namely Ekoleta rice farmers empower themselves through Bengawan rice farming activities in new ways that keep them cultivating Bengawan Ekoleta rice. In the end, the researcher recommends a number of suggestions: for the Ekoleta rice farming community to continue to maintain the existence of bengawan rice so that this bengawan rice will continue to exist at any time.

A study of rice farming community in Aceh Besar

Women have a great contribution and potential in supporting agricultural and rural development through their active role in the production and household economic activities. This study aims to understand the level of empowerment of women farmers in the lowland rice community in Kecamatan Lhong, Kabupaten Aceh Besar. This study uses a WEAI approach that focuses on five domains of empowerment. A total of 30 respondents have been surveyed using questionnaires and direct interviews. The results show that the capacity to build and empower women in farming production activities is moderate with the lowest sub-domain being the allocation of productive time.

Developing the capacity of extension and advisory organizations to support flash flooding adaptation: A case study from Bangladesh

Flash flooding is an extreme weather event that severely damages agricultural production and livelihoods. Flash flooding heavily impacts the rice production of Bangladesh, a crop which is the staple food of the country. The extension and advisory services (EAS) in Bangladesh are responsible for supporting farming communities to effectively manage various farming challenges. However, EAS have been found to lack the capacity to perform this role in the context of flash flooding. Moreover, little is known about what factors are critical for developing the capacity of EAS in this context. This study aims to explore the factors that influence the organizational capacity of EAS to help the rice farming community adapt to flash flooding in Bangladesh. The research examined the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), which is the largest public EAS organization in Bangladesh. Data was collected using focus group discussion, surveys and key informant interviews with DAE staff serving in the north-eastern part of Bangladesh prone to flash flooding. The results revealed that several aspects associated with involving EAS organizations in agricultural development forums and managing EAS staff competency influenced the development of the organizational capacity of EAS to combat flash flooding. The particular aspects include the influential position of the EAS organization in various committees, support for collaboration, a culture of freedom of work, recognition and rewards for good performance, manageable workloads, support for field activities, support for ICT use and means of transportation. Overall, this study highlights the consideration of several factors for developing the organizational capacity of EAS. It also suggests possible ways of developing those capacities to help the farming community adapt to climate change-induced flash flooding effects.

Agricultural Transformation in the Rural Farmer Communities of Stung Chrey Bak, Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia

This paper examines the processes of agricultural transformation and their impacts within six rice farming communities in Cambodia. For this, we explored four drivers of agricultural transformation: (1) market integration, (2) modern technologies, (3) household assets, and (4) institutional-policy processes. The paper employs qualitative methods, using document analysis on the policy literature and datasets, field observations, focus groups, and key informant interviews in six rice farming communities in the Stung Chrey Bak Commune, Kampong Chhnang Province. Herein, we analyze the processes of agricultural transformation that shape farmer livelihoods and contribute to the literature regarding the dynamic and uneven politics of implementing the green revolution. Our findings show that agricultural transformation in the six rice farming communities has had mixed results. While the transitions have improved household income, they have also led to insecurity, with potential impacts on the long-term sustainability of the rice-production sector. These include higher input costs, fluctuating rice revenues, and environmental impacts from increased chemical use. We show that greater support is needed in these farming communities in order to achieve sustainable rice production going forward, particularly in light of climate change, indebtedness, and the migration of young labor to off-farm employment, leading to aging farmer populations.

Local resource mobilization for malaria vector control among Rwandan rice farmers: a pilot study into the role of community ownership

BackgroundEvidence suggests a vicious cycle between rice cultivation and malaria control in Rwanda. Rice fields offer an attractive breeding ground for malaria vectors, which increases the disease burden in rice farming communities, and, consequently, reduces productivity in the rice sector. Community-based larval source management in rice fields is propagated as a sustainable solution to break this cycle. A sense of agency and ownership of malaria control interventions, as well as the mobilization of resources at the local level, are often considered preconditions for success. However, an evidence gap exists regarding the interaction between the agentive and financial dimension of local sustainability.MethodsWe conduct a larviciding pilot involving three groups; one group where rice farmers sprayed their fields under expert supervision, one group where rice farmers organised the larviciding campaign themselves, and a (non-sprayed) control group. We test whether the difference in agency between the intervention groups affects farmers’ willingness-to-pay for a larviciding campaign. Willingness-to-pay is elicited in a contingent valuation exercise, more specifically a bidding game, and is assessed both before and after the pilot (n = 288). Difference-in-difference estimates are computed, using a propensity score matching technique. Supplementary data were collected in a survey and two focus group discussions for triangulation.ResultsThe high-agency (self-organised) group significantly outperforms the low-agency (expert-supervised) group in terms of maintaining its willingness to contribute financially. However, higher willingness-to-pay in the high-agency group does not appear to be driven by a stronger sense of ownership per se. The supplementary data indicate high levels of ownership in both treatment groups compared to the control group. A tentative explanation lies in diverging perceptions concerning the effectiveness of the pilot.ConclusionsThe study supports the idea that community-led organization of larval source management can prove instrumental in mobilizing finance for malaria control in low-income settings where rice production interferes with the fight against malaria. However, the causality is complex. Feelings of ownership do not appear the main driver of willingness-to-pay, at least not directly, which opens up the possibility of initiating community-driven malaria control interventions that promote the agentive and financial dimension of local sustainability simultaneously.

The art of Buddhist connectivity: Organic rice farming in Thailand

This article analyses the interplay between the International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) standard, Buddhist socio-economic imaginaries, and values within the global production network (GPN) of organic rice. It asks, “How do transnational standardisation and local values interact in the global production network of organic rice?” Little research has been conducted on the imaginaries and values embedded in the GPNs of organic food. This research aims to fill this gap by examining the transition to organic agriculture among two prominent organic rice farming communities in Thailand, namely the Naso Producer Group and the Ban Thap Thai Organic Agricultural Cooperative. The article draws on a combination of desk research; interviews with governmental and non-governmental officials, standard experts/certifiers, and representatives of the IFOAM; focus group discussions and photo-elicitation sessions with organic rice farmers; on-site observations; and participant observations of mindfulness meditation courses and interviews with Buddhist monks. The results show that Buddhist socio-economic imaginaries have informed the way in which Thai organic rice farmers reconnect to their arable land through an organic farming method, enabling them to live meaningfully and mindfully. This implies that the connectivity of the GPNs of organic rice is not created purely by standards and certifications formulated by transnational private actors; rather, it is also shaped to a large extent by community values and shifts in local mindsets. This article contributes to the literature on food philosophy in the developing world and the governance of the GPNs of organic rice.

MASYARAKAT PETANI KAMPUNG PARIT BUGIS DESA BINTAN BUYU KABUPATEN BINTAN

This research aimed to find out how the rice farming community of Kampung Parit Bugis is making efforts to maintain their profession. The method used in this study is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach with interviews, observations, and documentation. The interviews were special interviews with rice farmers only, after which the information obtained in the field was interpreted using descriptive analysis techniques. After research, it was found that the low level of education and lack of job opportunities allowed farmers to survive and continue to practice their profession. The rice farmer's job has been passed down through generations, and their expertise is only in farming. The efforts of rice farmers in Parit Bugis Village to survive are by making savings by minimizing household expenses, optimizing existing resources, doing other work to find an extra income outside of their work, and taking advantage of family members where they take advantage of their family members. to be able to help in their daily needs and to build networks with the formation of farmers' groups to strengthen and maintain the continuity of their profession

Perception and Implementation of Agricultural Zakat by Rice Farming Communities (Case Study in Waringinsari Village, Langensari District, Banjar City)

Zakat is a property that must be issued by Muslims, if the property has reached the haul and nishab. Agricultural zakat is plants, fruits, vegetables, grains such as rice, so it must be issued when it reaches the nishab, which is 653 kg of grain. And for the dose when issuing zakat, it is 10% if you rely on rainwater or springs only. And 5% is issued when irrigated with a tool, water from the river.&#x0D; This study aims to determine the extent to which the perception and implementation of the rice farming community in Waringinsari Village when paying or issuing zakat on their rice harvest. This study uses a qualitative method with primary data sources sourced directly through observations and interviews with informants of rice farming communities, secondary data sources are taken from data that has been stored by other people and documentation as complementary data. For data collection techniques, namely using observation, interviews, and documentation. The data analysis technique uses domain analysis, taxonomy, compensation, and cultural themes, with the research process after entering the field starting with determining reliable and authoritative informants, after that the researcher enters the interview stage to the informant and starts asking questions and then notes, after that The researcher asked descriptive questions followed by an analysis of the results of the interviews.&#x0D; The results of the research in Waringinsari Village show that the rice farming community understands that agricultural zakat must be issued if the harvest has reached the nishab. The community knows the existence of agricultural zakat through learning from recitations at the mosque. The implementation carried out by the community is that when issuing zakat, it is not according to the dose according to Islamic law but in a sincere way, and given directly to neighbors, orphans, the poor who are in the local community, no one has ever issued zakat on rice harvests through zakat institutions.

University Outreach in the Triple Helix Model of Collaboration for Entrepreneurial Development

This paper presents an empirical study of the role of university outreach in the triple helix collaboration model adopted for the development of knowledge-based entrepreneurship in a community enterprise in Thailand. The triple helix model is a hybrid collaboration of university-industry-government networks for knowledge transfer and innovation development. This research project was a case study using a qualitative ground theory approach, semi-structured interviews, and documentary analysis for its data collection tools. This study investigates how a university outreach project performed by academic members of a regional university from the Northeast region of Thailand plays a role in promoting a local community enterprise to become knowledge-based entrepreneurship. The study chose a local organic rice farming community enterprise as its case study. The study discovered that the primary role of the university outreach is a source of creative knowledge required for innovative development. The knowledge delivery is via academic service financially supported by funding from a government agency. The empirical evidence showed that the participating academics delivered their knowledge service with sufficient entrepreneurial skills. Moreover, the academic service that promoted the enterprise’s business innovation significantly added economic value to its production. In addition to identifying success factors, this paper also discusses a challenge for further development for the university outreach sustaining its contribution to the triple helix collaboration by constructing systematic support from the university and promoting academic integrity for interdisciplinary research-based innovation development.