Assessment of innovative market access options for banana value chain in Uganda

Alex, Ariho; Makindara, Jeremia; George, Tumwesigye; Sikira, A. N.

doi:10.5897/jdae2015.0644

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“…This study used both quantitative and qualitative research methods to collect crosssectional data from the sampled households. To increase the precision and reliability of data, a triangulation method was applied by semi-structured questionnaires, focus group discussions (FGD), and key informant interviews (KII) as endorsed by Ariho et al [22] . The semi-structured questionnaire was used for the dairy producers' survey while the checklist was used to collect supporting data through FGD and KII.…”

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Determinants of Market Participation among Dairy Producers in Southwestern Ethiopia

Tarekegn

Shitaye²

2022

Res. World Agric. Econ.

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Though Bench Sheko and Sheka zones have great potential for dairy production in Ethiopia, the majority of dairy producers’ could not get benefit from the sector in a sustainable way due to the low market participation problem. Hence, this study was designed to analyze determinants of market participation by dairy producers’ in Southwestern Ethiopia. Data from 160 sampled dairy producers were employed and analyzed by using the probit model. The model result shows the ownership of crossbreeds, utilization of improved livestock feeds and size of dairy cows’ ownership affect market participation decisions significantly and positively. While the number of children below six years and distance from the market is the significant factors determining the likelihood of dairy market participation negatively in southwestern Ethiopia. Therefore, demonstrations of improved livestock breed through supplying improved bulls and artificial insemination technologies, demonstration of improved livestock forages and concentrates through training, and organizing dairy marketing cooperative and dairy products collection centers are suggested to improve the market participation in the study area.

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Section: Methods Of Data Collectionsmentioning

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Determinants of Market Participation among Dairy Producers in Southwestern Ethiopia

Tarekegn

Shitaye²

2022

Res. World Agric. Econ.

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“…Both quantitative and qualitative research methods (mixed methods) were employed in this study. As recommended by Creswell (2009) and Ariho et al. (2015) , to increase the data's reliability and precision, a triangulation method (semi structured questionnaires, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and literature review) was used.…”

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Value chain analysis of wheat in Duna district, Hadiya zone, Southern Ethiopia

Ayele

Erchafo²,

Bashe³

et al. 2021

Heliyon

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Wheat is a source of food and income for Ethiopian farmers in general, and the Duna district in particular. Despite the district's high wheat production potential, a number of constraints impede the wheat sector's and value chain's development. This study, thus, analyzed the wheat value chain in Duna district, Hadiya zone, Southern Ethiopia. Descriptive statistics, marketing margin, and a multiple linear regression model were used to analyze data from 149 respondents. The result showed that the actors in the wheat value chain have a shaky relationship. According to the findings, flour wholesalers had the highest market margin (18.36%), followed by flour processors (17.70%). The estimated multiple linear regression result revealed that wheat supply is influenced by the quantity of wheat produced, household education level, farming experience, frequency of extension contact, and lagged market price. Furthermore, wheat producers identified climate variability and low wheat prices as the top two problems in wheat production and wheat marketing, respectively. Hence, the government and other concerned bodies should focus on productivity increasing technologies in the study area in order to boost productivity and thus increase wheat market supply. In addition, to solve the marketing problem, the promotion of value-added practices and the formation of wheat cooperatives are suggested.

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“…individual banana fruits) and mashing them. Only a small part of the matooke is exported (approximately 10%) or processed into wine or flour by small-scale processing firms (Ariho et al. , 2015; Nalunga et al.…”

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Prices, profit margins and intermediary market power: evidence from the matooke value chain in Uganda

Kuijpers

Smits

Steijn

et al. 2023

JADEE

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PurposeThere is widespread belief that intermediaries in African agri-food value chains have disproportionate market power. In this paper, the authors examine this belief by uncovering the purchasing and selling prices, costs and profit margins by farmers, intermediaries and retailers in the matooke (cooking banana) value chain in Uganda, and by analysing the prevailing value chain and market structures, seasonal entry and exit dynamics and the trading relationships in the chain.Design/methodology/approachData for this study were collected along the trading routes from the main matooke producing districts in South-West Uganda (Kabarole, Bunyangabo, Bushenyi, Isingiro and Mbarara) to the main urban markets around the capital Kampala. A structured survey was administered with 383 producers, 172 collectors and wholesalers and 71 retailers. In addition, key informant interviews and focus group discussions were held.FindingsThe authors find that price mark-ups by intermediaries (selling prices minus purchasing prices) vary with the type of intermediary, season and location but generally reflect the costs of moving matooke down the value chain to the urban consumer. The authors do not find evidence for disproportionate market power among the intermediaries in the chain. Intermediaries enter and exit the market in peak and off-peak season, such that profits are kept in check. This seasonality does imply a small shift in market power in favour of farmers in off-peak season and in favour of intermediaries in the peak season.Research limitations/implicationsThe investigation concentrated on an important and relatively homogenous staple crop along its main trade route. More remote areas, where there is less of an abundance of matooke, might still be characterised by local monopsonies where intermediaries have more market power due to high search and transport costs. Similarly, (local) monopsonies might exist for products for which there is a smaller market (segment), for products with a stronger seasonal variation in supply and for more perishable products.Originality/valueWhile there is an important literature on the role of intermediaries in African agri-food value chains, the evidence on intermediary market power is scant. Beliefs on intermediary market power are largely based on anecdotal evidence from farmers or inferred from observed prices or market structures. The paper contributes in addressing this important knowledge gap by studying the matooke value chain in Uganda.

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Assessment of innovative market access options for banana value chain in Uganda

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Determinants of Market Participation among Dairy Producers in Southwestern Ethiopia

Determinants of Market Participation among Dairy Producers in Southwestern Ethiopia

Value chain analysis of wheat in Duna district, Hadiya zone, Southern Ethiopia

Prices, profit margins and intermediary market power: evidence from the matooke value chain in Uganda

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