Strengthening collective action to improve marketing performance: evidence from farmer groups in Central Africa

Ochieng, Justus; Knerr, Béatrice; Owuor, George; Ouma, Emily A.

doi:10.1080/1389224x.2018.1432493

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“…Most institutional economics authors have emphasised the importance of collective action (Barham and Chitemi 2009; Tadesse and Kassie 2017; Ochieng et al . 2018). Farmers in PMGs have the advantage of bulking hence gaining economies of scale.…”

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Marketing efficiency and determinants of marketing channel choice by rice farmers in rural Tanzania: Evidence from Mbeya region, Tanzania

Mgale

Yunxian

2020

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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Rice production is an increasing source of income and food security for smallholder farmers in many parts of Tanzania. Improving market access for rice farmers is essential to raise rural incomes and reduce poverty. This paper aims to determine the most efficient rice marketing channel and analyse the factors affecting marketing channel choices by smallholder rice farmers. Marketing efficiency was tested using Acharya and Aggarwal's composite index method. A multinomial logit model was used to analyse the marketing channel choices. The results showed that the millerwholesaler marketing channel is the most efficient. The results show that most farmers in rural areas still sell their rice to local collectors because of failure, fear or inability by farmers to venture out of the farm gate into the markets. The findings suggest that there is a need to improve rural infrastructure, market information systems, smallholder access to productive assets, prudent use of credit and strengthening collective action through well-organised farmer groups in the country.

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Marketing efficiency and determinants of marketing channel choice by rice farmers in rural Tanzania: Evidence from Mbeya region, Tanzania

Mgale

Yunxian

2020

Aus J Agri & Res Econ

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“…More groups were sampled in Rwanda than in the DRC because they were larger than those in the DRC. For instance, the groups had an average membership of 134 farmers in Rwanda and 34 members in the DRC (Ochieng et al, ). The list of farmer groups was provided by CIALCA office in the respective countries.…”

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“…One way to achieve commercialization could be to support farmer organizations to allow smallholders realize economies of scale in service access and delivery (Ochieng, Knerr, Owuor, & Ouma, 2018). This argument in favor of market access interventions is referred to as "market-oriented strategies" comprising collective marketing, participatory market research, product transformation and business plan development promoted by the OCHIENG ET AL.…”

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“…Bellemare () also found that contract farming, a form of commercialization, has a positive impact on household welfare in Madagascar. This means that for smallholder farmers to thrive in the competitive global economy, it is necessary to create an entrepreneurial culture in rural communities where “farmers produce for markets rather than trying to market what they produce.” One way to achieve commercialization could be to support farmer organizations to allow smallholders realize economies of scale in service access and delivery (Ochieng, Knerr, Owuor, & Ouma, ). This argument in favor of market access interventions is referred to as “market‐oriented strategies” comprising collective marketing, participatory market research, product transformation and business plan development promoted by the Consortium for Improving Agriculture‐based Livelihoods in Central Africa (CIALCA) to increase commercialization of banana and legume products, and eventually address food insecurity challenges in Great Lakes region.…”

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Food crops commercialization and household livelihoods: Evidence from rural regions in Central Africa

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Several countries in Central Africa face challenges of low food production and high incidences of poverty, particularly in rural areas. Several programs initiated in the region to increase food production and commercialization among smallholder farmers have had limited success. Over 80% of the farm households grow bananas and legumes as staple crops. We evaluate the impact of commercialization of these crops on‐farm income and the dietary diversity of rural households in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We employ three methods: propensity score matching, endogenous switching regression, and IPTW on cross‐sectional data. We find that commercialization has a robust and positive significant effect on dietary diversity and farm income, even after controlling for unobserved heterogeneity across the households. In particular, commercialization increases household incomes by 67% and dietary diversity by 11%. We find strong evidence of the impact of commercialization on incomes but little evidence of dietary diversity of rural households. Wider policy recommendations to raise the capacity of smallholders to produce for the market and improve their livelihoods are discussed. [EconLit citations: Q13, Q12, Q11]

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“…As noted by Ochieng, Knerr, Owuor, and Ouma (2018)," for farmers to maximize the benefits of collective action, supportive policies are necessary to encourage the formation of groups and to transform existing ones into business entities to access high-value markets and perhaps even export markets". In Mozambique, a key policy that has been adopted is to ensure wide support from the PAES aimed to help FOs to reach the multiple purposes for which they are formed and to operate collectively.…”

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Empowering smallholder farmers’ organizations through non-public extension service providers: A case study and lessons from Mozambique

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2019

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The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), established in 1975, provides researchbased policy solutions to sustainably reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition. IFPRI's strategic research aims to foster a climate-resilient and sustainable food supply; promote healthy diets and nutrition for all; build inclusive and efficient markets, trade systems, and food industries; transform agricultural and rural economies; and strengthen institutions and governance. Gender is integrated in all the Institute's work. Partnerships, communications, capacity strengthening, and data and knowledge management are essential components to translate IFPRI's research from action to impact. The Institute's regional and country programs play a critical role in responding to demand for food policy research and in delivering holistic support for country-led development. IFPRI collaborates with partners around the world.

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Strengthening collective action to improve marketing performance: evidence from farmer groups in Central Africa

Cited by 33 publications

References 26 publications

Marketing efficiency and determinants of marketing channel choice by rice farmers in rural Tanzania: Evidence from Mbeya region, Tanzania

Marketing efficiency and determinants of marketing channel choice by rice farmers in rural Tanzania: Evidence from Mbeya region, Tanzania

Food crops commercialization and household livelihoods: Evidence from rural regions in Central Africa

Empowering smallholder farmers’ organizations through non-public extension service providers: A case study and lessons from Mozambique

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