The Nature and Determinants of Channel Levels in Cassava Tubers and Cassava Products Market in Southwest Nigeria

Adejobi, A. O.; Adeyemo, Victoria Adeyemi

doi:10.1080/08974438.2012.691824

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“…One of the agricultural value chains that have attracted a considerable attention by development agencies, governments and private entrepreneurs is the cassava value chain in Nigeria (Adejobi and Adeyemo, 2012). Cassava is perceived as “Africa’s untapped treasure” because the crop has multiple uses that range from food to industrial raw materials (Afolami et al , 2015).…”

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Promoting value addition among farmers in the cassava food value chain in Nigeria

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Onakuse

Bogue

et al. 2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effects of the determinants of farmer participation in value addition through cassava processing in Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach This study employs the probit model to analyse the determinants of farmer participation in value addition whereas the Tobit model is used to investigate the determinants of the extent of producer’s involvement in value addition using a data set of 400 cassava farmers drawn from the Oyo State of Nigeria. Findings The findings further indicate that among other factors, human capital factors including farmer age and location variable tend to reduce farmer participation in value addition through processing whereas experience and record keeping promote farmer participation in cassava processing. Institutional variables, notably membership of farmer association, extension access and credit access, enhance farmer participation in value addition. Finally, ownership of a radio set, a television set and access to electricity strengthen the value-adding capacity of farmers. Research limitations/implications This study only considers the determinants of producers’ participation in cassava processing but does not explicitly analyse the impact of value addition on their profit margin. This issue would form a basis for future research to enhance knowledge in the extant literature. Practical implications The study suggests that if the value-adding capacity of farmers is strengthened, rural economy is likely to be improved upon through the proliferation of rural food processing enterprises. Originality/value Despite the relevance of developing food value chains in Africa and integrating farmers in them, there are limited studies on promoting value addition among farmers. This study contributes to narrowing this knowledge gap.

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Promoting value addition among farmers in the cassava food value chain in Nigeria

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Onakuse

Bogue

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“…Marketing channel (distribution channel) is a set of various agencies (market intermediaries) arranged in a particular way to accomplish the movement of a product from the producer to the final consumers (Adejobi and Adeyemo, 2012). In addition, marketing channel is interdependent organizations that help make a product available for use or consumption by the consumer or business users.…”

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“…In addition, marketing channel is interdependent organizations that help make a product available for use or consumption by the consumer or business users. Channel intermediaries are firms or individuals such as wholesalers, agents, brokers or retailers who help move a product from the producer to the consumer or business user (Adejobi and Adeyemo, 2012).…”

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“…In other words, food distribution/marketing by farmers and their families, mostly in the immediate post-harvest period usually involves many costs. In Nigeria, these costs are so high that lowering the costs through efficient distributive/marketing system may be as important as increasing agricultural production (Ahmed and Rustagi, 1987;Adejobi and Adeyemo, 2012).…”

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“…It is the obligation of the producer to make goods available at the right place, the right time, the right price and in the right quantities. The process of making goods available to the consumer needs effective channel of distribution (Adejobi and Adeyemo, 2012). Moreover, it is observed that a sizable number of producers operate on a very small scale that could be considered economically non-viable.…”

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The perishable nature of vegetables demands an effective and reliable chain/channel of distribution for fast disposal. Performance of the existing distributive channels, marketing efficiencies of the channel operators and factors that influenced the marketing efficiencies of the marketing operators are integral to effective marketing. Much attention has not been given to this in the agricultural marketing literature in Nigeria. Marketing efficiency analysis revealed that marketing of onions by bulk merchants, wholesalers and retailers is most efficient in one of the selected markets at 149%, 343% and 275% respectively. Transaction loss, sales volume, transportation cost, wages, association dues, stall rent and cost of capital are factors that affect onion marketers in the study area.

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The Nature and Determinants of Channel Levels in Cassava Tubers and Cassava Products Market in Southwest Nigeria

Cited by 6 publications

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Promoting value addition among farmers in the cassava food value chain in Nigeria

Promoting value addition among farmers in the cassava food value chain in Nigeria

Marketing Efficiency in the Distributive Trade Channel for Onions in Osun State

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