What Factors influence smallholder farmers’ decision to select a milk marketing channel in Zambia?

Agrekon ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Tulumbe Cheelo ◽  
Melissa van der Merwe
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Milk Marketing

scholarly journals Choice of Modern Food Distribution Channels and Its Welfare Effects: Empirical Evidence from Taiwan

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 499
Author(s):  
Yun-Cih Chang ◽  
Min-Fang Wei ◽  
Yir-Hueih Luh
Keyword(s):  
Control Function ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Distribution Channel ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Distribution Channels ◽  
Food Distribution ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Farm Household ◽  
Decomposition Approach

The determinants and/or economic effects of modern food distribution channels have attracted much attention in previous research. Studies on the welfare consequences of modern channel options, however, have been sparse. Based on a broader definition of modern food distribution channels including midstream processors and downstream retailers (supermarkets, hypermarkets, brand-named retailers), this study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by exploring the distributional implications of farm households’ choice of modern food distribution channels using a large and unique farm household dataset in Taiwan. Making use of the two-step control function approach, we identify the effect of modern food distribution options on farm households’ profitability. The results reveal selling farm produce to modern food distributors does not produce a positive differential compared to the traditional outlets. Another dimension of farm household welfare affected by the choice of modern food distribution channel is income inequality. We apply the Lerman and Yitzhaki decomposition approach to gain a better understanding of the effect of the marketing channel option on the overall distribution of farm household income. The Gini decomposition of different income sources indicates that the choice of modern food distribution channels results in an inequality-equalizing effect among the farm households in Taiwan, suggesting the inclusion of smallholder farmers in the modern food distribution channels improves the overall welfare of the rural society.

A parametric test evaluating smallholder farmers’ training needs in Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 537-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanita Kataike ◽  
Durga Prasad Venkata Modekurti ◽  
Eric Butali ◽  
David Magumba ◽  
Andrew Ronnie Mugenyi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Record Keeping ◽  
Pearson Coefficient ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Milk Marketing ◽  
Training Programmes

PurposeEffective rural agribusiness development requires dedicated training programmes therefore, this paper is an attempt to investigate smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness sector. The purpose of this paper is to study a bigger research project of the dairy value chain in agribusiness framework in the Rwenzori region.Design/methodology/approachA sample size of 100 dairy farmers were randomly selected from two Districts in the Rwenzori region. The descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) provided a basis for discussion. Furthermore, parametric Pearson coefficient test was conducted to examine the smallholder farmers’ TNs and assess its association with selected socio-demographic characteristics of the dairy farmers.FindingsThe analysis indicated that dairy farmers expressed the need for a training program. Most frequently requested topics include: fodder cultivation, quality and safe milk handling, milk marketing, calf feeding and rearing, animal nutrition and financial literacy out of 12 topics. The least desired TNs was record keeping.Research limitations/implicationsThe findings contribute to the understanding of dairy farmers’ TNs.Practical implicationsThe identified 12 key training intervention areas for the dairy farmers inform policymakers Dairy Development Authority and other development bodies in the Rwenzori region to address the challenges and improve smallholder dairy farming practices.Originality/valueThe study applies a synthesis review to identify theoretically acceptable variables that measure smallholder farmers’ TNs in the dairy agribusiness. The paper also shares the empirical evidence of a pioneering attempt to identify smallholder dairy farmers’ TNs in Uganda.

Transaction Costs and the Marketable Surplus of Milk in Smallholder Farming Systems of the Gambia

2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacques Somda ◽  
Eric Tollens ◽  
Mulumba Kamuanga
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
The Gambia ◽  
Perfect Competition ◽  
Subsistence Farming ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Economic Paradigm ◽  
Marketable Surplus ◽  
Milk Marketing ◽  
Cost Factors

The neoclassical economic paradigm views market linkages as efficient mechanisms for trading. However, the validity of this position is questionable, as markets frequently do not possess the structural conditions necessary for perfect competition. In subsistence-farming systems, factors that prevent greater participation of smallholders in markets can be found from the production level to the access to markets themselves. This study investigates the transaction-cost factors operating in smallholder dairy farms in The Gambia. The results indicate that access to market at the farm gate, the number of local cows and the distance to the nearest city increase the likelihood of market participation by producers and the marketing of surpluses of dairy products. Increases in home consumption lead to decreases in sales and of farmers' participation in milk marketing. To achieve pro-poor rural growth, it is therefore essential to address explicitly the low productivity of dairy cattle, low capital endowments and market accessibility for smallholder farmers.

scholarly journals Analysis of Factors Influencing Marketing Channel Choices by Smallholder Farmers: A Case Study of Paddy Product in Wet and Dry Season of Prey Veng Province, Cambodia

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
Rachana Chiv ◽  
Fengying Nie ◽  
Shu Wu ◽  
Sokea Tum
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Dry Season ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Large Irrigation ◽  
The Right

This study analyzes factors influencing marketing channels that were chosen by paddy smallholder farmers in the wet and dry season. The aims focused on determining the factors influence marketing channel choices to be able to reveal out the need for smallholder farmers to increase their productions and investments to formulate policies to enhance them such as increasing revenue, poverty alleviation, food security, and sustainable development. The primary data was collected through structured and semi-structured interviews with 216 smallholder farmers cultivated in both seasons, 12 collectors, 12 traders, 12 millers, 6 wholesalers, and 6 retailers by analyzed with Multinomial Logit. Results revealed that socio-economic, institutional, and marketing factors were different statistically significant influence into marketing channel choices in both seasons. These findings relate to factors that need to resolve and stimulate smallholder farmers to choose the right marketing channels by suggestion to policymakers. The outcomes of policies aim to stimulate and encourage extension office to support, sharing experiences, and knowledge to smallholder farmers who older, low experiences, and low educations. To improve extension services by the focus on telecommunications, storage facilities, and rural infrastructures. Moreover, urge smallholder farmers to market participation, and enhance market competitions. Finally, the policymakers should work efforts to improve and enhance the ongoing investments in the water supporting such as small, medium, large irrigation systems, and so forth for reducing the constraints.

The Choice of Marketing Channel by Maize and Pigeonpea Smallholder Farmers: Evidence from the Northern and Eastern Zones of Tanzania

Agrekon ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 254-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
FE Mmbando ◽  
E Wale ◽  
LJS Baiyegunhi ◽  
MAG Darroch
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Marketing Channel

scholarly journals Analisis Pemasaran Susu Segar di Kabupaten Klaten

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Sugiharti Mulya Handayani ◽  
Ivana Nurlaila
Keyword(s):  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Marketing Channels ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Fresh Milk ◽  
Milk Marketing ◽  
Marketing Margins

<p class="p1">This study aimed to determine the marketing channels of fresh milk in Klaten , costs, benefits, marketing margin and efficiency. The basic method used was the descriptive analysis and purposive sampling with the Kayumas Village, Jatinom was selected as a place for the research. In total, 30 dairy farmers were taken as samples by random sampling method. Meanwhile, traders samples taken by snowball sampling consisted of two traders, 3 and 1 meddle retailers. The data used were primary and secondary data taken in April 2010 with interview techniques, recording and observation. Data was analyzed using cost margin analysis.The results of this study showed that there were two patterns of fresh milk marketing channels. Channels I: dairy farmers <span class="s1">→ </span>TPS <span class="s1">→ </span>KUD <span class="s1">→ </span>IPS, home industry, retailers and consumers. Channel II: dairy farmers <span class="s1">→ </span>collectors <span class="s1">→ </span>traders from outside of Jatinom. In the first line the total marketing cost was Rp. 263.76, total marketing profit was Rp. 143.26 and marketing margins was Rp. 328.26 per liter. For marketing channel II total marketing cost was Rp. 52.93, total marketing profit was Rp. 60.07 and marketing margins was Rp. 81.50 per liter. Both of the channels were efficient with the farmer's share of 89.06% for channels I and 97.24% for channel II.</p>

scholarly journals Towards high value markets: a case study of smallholder vegetable farmers in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcus Maspaitella ◽  
Elena Garnevska ◽  
Muhammad I. Siddique ◽  
Nicola Shadbolt
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Marketing Channel ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Vegetable Farmers ◽  
Bivariate Correlation ◽  
Vegetable Farming ◽  
Technical Innovations ◽  
Farmer Groups

The expansion of modern markets has significant implications for agriculture in many developing countries that provides both opportunities and challenges for smallholder farmers. The purpose of this paper is to analyse key determinants affecting farmers’ participation in high value markets, compared to traditional market. Face to face interviews based on a questionnaire were conducted with a sample of 126 smallholder vegetable farmers in the Manokwari region. Binary logistic regression and bivariate correlation analysis were used in this study. The results suggested that age, education level, vegetables cultivated area and membership in farmer groups/cooperatives were the key determinants that had significant effects on the smallholder farmers’ decision about marketing channel participation. In addition, the income generated from vegetable farming was positively correlated to high value market participation. Some implications that need to be prioritized in agricultural development strategies include improving technical innovations and empowering collective actions through cooperatives or farmer groups.

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