Global and local sustainable certification systems: Factors influencing RSPO and Thai-GAP adoption by oil palm smallholder farmers in Thailand

Abstract This paper investigates the factors that influence adoption of RSPO and Thai-GAP certification by oil palm smallholder farmers in Thailand. A random sample 77 certified, 108 non-certified RSPO, 87 67 were interviewed to investigate explaining scheme adoption, respectively. The logit model was used analyse relationships between decision-making farmers. results show membership farmer groups, goal scheme, trust are most significant affecting certification. Scheme payments have a negative on adoption. In case Thai-GAP, payment, image, concerns about quality land water, Finally, these findings suggest new may be attributed several issues, including scheme’s goal, significant. Designing extension influencing play multiple roles driving adopt sustainable schemes. finding repeats usability schemes developing countries needs mobilised around particular socio-cultural context. Including, understanding farmers’ intention or is very important plan promote among other transform current cultivation practices into more production.