Unlocking the potential of value chains as climate change resilience strategies: can macadamia nuts (macadamia integrifolia) offer the gateway?

The consequences of climate change threaten existing agriculture systems across Zimbabwe. The researchers examined the possibility and potential for developing a smallholder farmer driven macadamia nuts value chain. Using the case of Chipinge district, Manicaland province, Zimbabwe, the study evaluated the potential of macadamia nut value chain functions as a climate change resilience strategy in Zimbabwe. Challenges faced by actors and positive developments made in incorporating smallholders into the macadamia nuts production sector were explored. The role of local markets and producers in the international trade in macadamia nuts were also examined, using a modified stakeholder analysis framework. Triangulation, a mixed methodology, was used to adequately capture the various quantitative and qualitative dimensions along the macadamia nuts value chain pillars. A sample of 220 farming units including Estates, A1 and A2 farmers was proportionately selected for the study. Primary data were collected from Key Informants through interviews and personal communications. Secondary data were collected from Agritex officers, buyers, and the Macadamia Association of Zimbabwe farmers’ records. The production-marketing interface for macadamia nuts is weakly coordinated in the study area as shown by the rudimentary production systems especially for the A1 and A2 farmers. Results show that the major missing links are the limited application of extension driven production enhancers and the limited visibility of farmers in more rewarding export markets. Production scales have, however, been increasing with more farmers allocating land towards the macadamia nuts trees. Decentralization of macadamia nuts markets and localized value addition needs to be done to realign domestic and export market prices.

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Analisis Rantai Nilai Jagung Dan Strategi Peningkatan Pendapatan Petani Di Kabupaten Toba Samosir

Talenta Conference Series Energy and Engineering (EE) ◽

10.32734/ee.v2i4.680 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Berlian Napitupulu ◽

Benedikta Anna Haulian Siboro

Keyword(s):

Supply Chain ◽

Value Chain ◽

Animal Feed ◽

Stakeholder Analysis ◽

Production Capacity ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Analysis Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Department Of Agriculture ◽

Total Productivity

Kabupaten Toba Samosir (Tobasa) merupakan salah satu penghasil jagung terbesar di Sumatera Utara. Peningkatan produksi jagung sangat signifikan dari tahun 2016 ke 2017 yaitu sebesar 52,60%. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor yang mempengaruhi rantai pasok jagung dengan mempertimbangkan potensi sumber daya pertanian jagung, pelaku dan aktor pendukung serta pendapatan petani. Data primer pada penelitian ini diperoleh melalui observasi langsung dan wawancara dengan pihak pemangku kepentingan seperti: aktor langsung (Petani, Pengumpul, Pengecer, Pekerja dan Konsumen) dan pendukung (Dinas pertanian, Dinas Perindakop, Dinas Ketapang dan Kelompok Tani). Data sekunder diperoleh melalui BPS, Dinas Pertanian dan studi literatur yang berkaitan dengan rantai nilai, rantai pasok dan analisis pemangku kepentingan. Data dianalisis dengan menggunakan metode SWOT. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan luas produktif pertanian jagung di Kabupaten Tobasa 5.651 ha, kapasitas produksi 33.524 ton dan jumlah produktivitas 59,32 kw/ha dengan rantai pemasaran jagung di dalam dan luar kabupaten seperti pabrik pakan ternak di Siantar dan Medan. Berbeda dengan kondisi di Kabupaten Dairi dengan luas produktif pertanian 34.114 ha, kapasitas produksi 214.505 ton dan jumlah produktivitas 62,88 kw/ha. Pemetaan rantai nilai didapat bahwa Dinas Pertanian memiliki pengaruh dan kepentingan yang tinggi dalam rantai nilai dengan pendapatan yang diterima petani di Kabupaten Tobasa adalah Rp. 6.401.033per hektar per musim tanam, dengan R/C 1,634. Strategi mendiversifikasi produk turunan jagung dapat meningkatkan nilai jagung dalam rantai nilai. Selain itu dengan menjalin kemitraan antara petani dengan pengumpul maupun pelaku industri dapat menghindari panen raya mupun kelangkaan jagung. Toba Samosir Regency (Tobasa) is one of the largest corn producers in North Sumatra. The increasement of corn production is very significant from 2016 to 2017 at 52.60%. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the corn supply chain by considering the potential of corn farming resources, supporting actors and actors as well as farmers' income. Primary data in this study were obtained through direct observation and interviews with stakeholders such as: direct actors (Farmers, Collectors, Retailers, Workers and Consumers) and supporters (Department of Agriculture, Department of Industry Trade and Cooperatives, Department of Ketapang Officer and Farmers Group). Secondary data was obtained through BPS, Department of Agriculture and literature studies related to the value chain, supply chain and stakeholder analysis. Data were analyzed using the SWOT method. The results showed that the productive area of corn farming in Tobasa District was 5,651 ha, production capacity was 33,524 tons and total productivity was 59.32 kw/ha with the marketing chain of corn of in and outside the district such as animal feed factories in Siantar and Medan. It is contrast conditions in Dairi Regency with an area of productive agriculture was 34,114 ha, production capacity was 214,505 tons and total productivity was 62.88 kw/ha. Mapping the value chain found that the Department of Agriculture has a high influence and interest in the value chain with the income received by farmers in Tobasa Regency is Rp. 6,401,033per hectares per planting season, with R / C 1,634. The diversify strategy of corn derivative products can increase the value of corn in the value chain. In addition, by establishing partnerships between farmers and collectors and industry players can avoid both the harvest and the scarcity of corn.

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Cassava as an adaptation crop to climate variability and change in coastal areas of Tanzania: a case of the Mkuranga district.

Climate change impacts and sustainability: ecosystems of Tanzania ◽

10.1079/9781789242966.0023 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 23-33

Author(s):

Naza A. Mbwambo ◽

Emma T. Liwenga

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Value Chain ◽

Crop Production ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Adaptation Strategy ◽

Temperature Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Household Food Security ◽

Food Shortages ◽

Cassava Production

Abstract This study was carried out in two villages, Kizapala and Kazole, of the Mkuranga District, in the Coast Region of Tanzania. The objective of the study was to establish the role of cassava as an adaptation crop to the changing climate and household food security. Primary data were obtained using household questionnaires and different participatory rural appraisal (PRA) techniques which included focus group discussions (FGDs), key informants and expert meetings. Secondary data were collected through a literature review, whereas temperature and rainfall data from 1984 to 2014 was obtained from the Tanzania Meteorological Agency (TMA). In each village, a sample size of 10% of all households was interviewed. Findings showed that 96% of respondents from Kazole village and 90% from Kizapala linked climate change with major climatic extreme events such as prolonged droughts and occasional abnormal floods. Analysis of temperature data for the last 30 years (1984-2014) revealed that temperature had significantly risen by a correlation coefficient of R2 = 0.4936 for maximum and R2 = 0.777 for minimum temperature. The field survey results closely correlated with findings from the analysis of TMA rainfall and temperature data. Findings revealed a decline in crop production which resulted in food shortages and livelihood insecurity in the study villages. The respondents in both villages consider cassava as a crop that is least affected by climate and environmental extremes, thus serves to ensure food availability and security in their households. As a result, growing cassava should be considered as an adaptation strategy to climate change and variability now and in the future. Improving cassava production, processing, marketing and value chain infrastructures is, therefore, crucial for enhancing sustainable adaptation in the district.

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Influence of farmers' knowledge of climate change on production of citrus and tomato in Nigeria

South African Journal of Agricultural Extension (SAJAE) ◽

10.17159/2413-3221/2020/v48n2a539 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 48 (2) ◽

Author(s):

O. Adebisi-Adelani ◽

M. Akeredolu

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Value Chain ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Adaptation Strategies ◽

Planting Dates ◽

Horticultural Crops ◽

Pests And Diseases ◽

Growing Period

ABSTRACT Production is the basis of value-chain which is a key factor in Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) in Nigeria. Thus, for successful production of horticultural crops the importance of climate cannot be overemphasized. Therefore, in this era of climate change there is the need to study farmers' knowledge of climate change and their production level. The study was carried out in Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to arrive at a study population of 441 tomato and citrus farmers. Data were collected using Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), structured interview schedule and secondary data (FAOSTAT). It was analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentage and pie charts) and inferential statistics (Pearson Product Moment Correlation). There existed no significant relationship between knowledge level of respondents and change in production of both crops. The reason for this could be that no matter what the level of knowledge one may have on the subject of climate change it does not have anything to do with production, adaptation strategies is the key. Citrus and tomato farmers' adaptation strategies to climate change includes among others crop management, use of varieties resistant to pests and diseases, altering the timing or location of cropping activities, different planting dates and shortened length of growing period. In conclusion climate change has affected the production of horticultural crops therefore for ATA to have a good footing there is the need to focus on the adaptation strategies that can combat the effect of climatic changes. Key words: Horticultural crops, Horticultural farmers, Climate, Production, Knowledge,

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Community Adaptation Model of Food Security Due to Global Warming in Kulon Progo

10.31227/osf.io/d6jsv ◽

2017 ◽

Author(s):

Sri Rum Giyarsih

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Global Warming ◽

Food Security ◽

Survey Methods ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Intergovernmental Panel ◽

Average Temperature ◽

The Impact

Global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the Earth’s surface. According to the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) average temperature of the Earth’s surface was global warming is the increase in the average temperature of the 0.74 ± 0.18 0C (1.33 ± 0.32 F) over the last hundred years. The impact of rising temperatures is the climate change effect on agricultural production. If the community does not craft made adaptation to global warming will have an impact on food security. This research aims to know the society’s adaptation to food security as a result of global warming and to know the influence of global warming on food security. The research was carried out based on survey methods. The influence of global warming on food security is identified with a share of household food expenditure and the identification of rainfall. Sampling was done by random sampling. The Data used are the primary and secondary data. Primary Data obtained through structured interviews and depth interview using a questionnaire while the secondary data retrieved from publication data of the Central Bureau Statistics B(BPS), Department of Agriculture and Climatology Meteorology and Geophysics (BMKG). The expected results of the study is to know variations of food security due to global warming in Kulon Progo Regency. Comprehensive knowledge through community participation and related Government increased food security that is used as the basis for drafting the model society’s adaptation to the impacts of global warming.

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Climate Change Impact in Charlands in Central Area of Bangladesh: Assessing Vulnerability and Adaptation by the Farming Communities

Journal of Environmental Science and Natural Resources ◽

10.3329/jesnr.v7i2.22205 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 59-63 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

BK Roy ◽

MB Ullah ◽

MH Rahman

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Central Area ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cold Wave ◽

Tree Seedlings ◽

Adaptation To Climate Change ◽

Early Maturity ◽

Tube Wells ◽

Climate Change Assessment

Bangladesh, with an area of 147 thousand km2 and population of 149.78 million, is prone to natural hazards (PHC, 2011). The objectives of the study were to determine the climatic parameter specially temperature and rainfall pattern, assess hazard, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Assessment was made during April to June 2013 in char areas of Kazipur upazila under Sirajgonj district. Primary data were collected through Focus Group Discussions and direct observation of the researcher. Secondary data were collected from various publications of government and non-government agencies. Workshops were also conducted at union and upazila level to justify, validate and improve the findings from village levels discussion. Major vulnerabilities faced by the char (island) people were drown of children and old people, lack of safe drinking water, close institutions, crackdown of embankments and roads, river erosion, stagnant water, infertility of cultivable lands, deposits and on crop field, submerse of crops, float away of fishes from ponds, PPR disease of goats, sell cattle at lower price, migration, increase abduction and robbery, increase lightning and cold wave. The major adaptation practiced by the char people was raise homesteads, articulate extra pipes with the tube wells, repair embankments and roads, plant tree seedlings, cultivate advanced crops, vegetables in floating beds, drought tolerant crops, cold wave tolerant and early maturity crop, vaccinate the cattle, drill deep tube wells and reserve fodder (CVCA, 2012).DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jesnr.v7i2.22205 J. Environ. Sci. & Natural Resources, 7(2): 59-63 2014

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The Small-Scale Dairy Value Chain Analysis: Challenges And Opportunities For Dairy Development In Mymensingh District Of Bangladesh

SAARC Journal of Agriculture ◽

10.3329/sja.v17i2.45307 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (2) ◽

pp. 213-226 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

H Rahman ◽

FA Happy ◽

AH Efan ◽

MHR Hera

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Primary Data ◽

Easy Access ◽

Small Scale ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Grazing Land ◽

Market Prices ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

Chain Map ◽

Small Scale Dairy

This study examined the prevailing dairy value chain based on primary data collected from 70 small-scale milk producers of Mymensingh district of Bangladesh. The total cost and net return per month per cow were Tk. 4024.30 and Tk. 3165.70, respectively. The net value additions of Tk. 2091.42, Tk. 495.00, Tk. 655.00, Tk. 503.25, Tk. 309.70 were estimated for milk producers, collectors, Faria, Bepari and retailers respectively. Different actors spent highest marketing cost ranged from Tk.49 to Tk.80 for transportation compared to other marketing functions. Actors mostly dependent on the on-going market prices for setting price of milk in the value chain. A value chain map was developed showing the relationships and linkages among value chain actors of small-scale dairy. The study identified some critical factors for successful dairy marketing. The factors were understanding consumer behaviour, technology and transportation, improved business relationships, reduced transaction costs, and improved information flow, and organized market structure. Milk producer’s share in consumers’ price was highest for channel- I followed by channel- V. Expensive, inadequate, low quality feed, lack of grazing land, green grass, inadequate capital, knowledge about cost of production, weak extension services, high fees and unavailability of veterinary doctors, were some of the major problems of milk producers. Supply of adequate feed at subsidized price, ensuring easy access to institutional credit at a lower interest rate, adequate medicine and veterinary services, allocation of khas land for producing fodder/grass, were suggested to solve the problems. SAARC J. Agri., 17(2): 213-226 (2019)

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Managing the Water-Energy Nexus within a Climate Change Context—Lessons from the Experience of Cuenca, Ecuador

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su11215918 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 11 (21) ◽

pp. 5918

Author(s):

Gianoli ◽

Bhatnagar

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Energy Saving ◽

Rainwater Harvesting ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Resource Planning ◽

Primary Data ◽

Mitigation And Adaptation ◽

Water Energy Nexus ◽

The Impact ◽

Metabolic Cycle

The impact of climate change dynamics has a multiplicative effect when the interlinkages between water and energy are considered. This also applies to climate change co-benefits that derive from adaptation and mitigation initiatives implemented at the urban level and that address the water-energy nexus. A better understanding of the water-energy nexus is a precondition for integrated resource planning that optimizes the use of scarce resources. Against this background, the paper assesses the potential impact of water-energy saving technologies (WEST) on the water-energy nexus of Cuenca, Ecuador, focusing on how vulnerability to climate change may affect the water metabolic cycle of the urban area. Water-energy saving technologies such as rainwater harvesting, solar water heaters, and micro water turbines, reduce water-related energy consumption and mitigate greenhouse gases emissions; thereby illustrating the potential to generate climate change mitigation and adaptation co-benefits. The paper relies on primary data collected through interviews and a survey as well as secondary data in order to assess the extent to which water-energy saving technologies influence the water-energy nexus in Cuenca’s urban water metabolic cycle. Within the context of climate change, the paper develops a business-as-usual scenario and assesses how this is modified by the implementation of water-energy saving technologies.

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Assessing community resilience to natural disaster and climate change in Maitara Island, North Maluku-Indonesia

MATEC Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/matecconf/201822902002 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 229 ◽

pp. 02002

Author(s):

Mohammad Ridwan Lessy ◽

Jefry Bemba ◽

Nani Nagu

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Coastal Communities ◽

Disaster Mitigation ◽

Primary Data ◽

Small Island ◽

Small Islands ◽

Human Aspects ◽

Resilience Index

Small Islands face some of the main problems of any coastal area due to climate change and natural disasters. This study aims to analyze the resilience of coastal communities on a small island in terms of disasters and climate change, and to identify the strategies and adaptations that communities have undertaken as anticipatory for disaster and climate change in the future. Qualitative analysis combined with quantitative methods is used in this research to provide a clear estimate of the categories of resilience in each village. The primary data was collected by using interviews and focus discussion group and secondary data acquired through the documentation on related stakeholders. The resilience index provided by the Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Affairs is used to categorize the resilience scales of villages. The results of this study show that the human aspects and natural resources aspects have high scores in resilience, but disaster and climate change aspects; environmental/infrastructures aspects; and economic aspects should be improved. Furthermore, the community had been taking participation in disaster mitigation.

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ELEMEN KLASTER INDUSTRI PENGOLAHAN SUSU DI DAERAH ISTIMEWA YOGYAKARTA

Buletin Peternakan ◽

10.21059/buletinpeternak.v39i1.6161 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 64

Author(s):

Nur Laili Marufah ◽

Tri Djoko Wisnumurti ◽

Budi Guntoro

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Local Economic Development ◽

Milk Powder ◽

Goat Milk ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Raw Milk ◽

Primary Data ◽

Milk Product ◽

Coffee Shop ◽

Milk Processing

This research was conducted to study the elements and value chain of milk-processing cluster industry in Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta. The respondent in this study consisted of cow and goats milk processing industry, dairy cooperative and related institution. The data consisted of primary data and secondary data. Primary data were collected through observation and interviews, while secondary data obtained from statistical data from Department of Industry, Trade and Cooperatives, Agricultural Service of Agriculture Department and LPPOM MUI DIY. Descriptive analysis were used in this study to analyzed the data. Respondent and locations were determined using purposive sampling methods lead to be analyse descriptively. The results showed that stakeholders involved as important elements of milkprocessing cluster industry were milk suppliers (farmer, dairy groups, and cooperative), core industry (small-medium scale processor of cow’s and goat milk), supporting industry (sugar, packaging and tools), supporting institution (bank, university, and government agencies), related industry (food chain, bakery, and coffee shop), and also buyers (retailer, distributor, end user or consumer). Their main products are pasteurized cow’s and goat milk, yoghurt of cow’s milk, and goat milk powder. The long chains to produce milk product since the raw milk have indicated some added values on economy and involvement of man powers leading to local economic development as well as of technology innovation or industry. It has been concluded that milk-processing cluster industry could be used as a locomotive for regional economics development. (Key words: Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Elements, Milk-processing cluster industry, Regional economic development, Value chain)

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Analysis of Pomegranate Value Chain in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan: Issues and Prospects

THE LAHORE JOURNAL OF ECONOMICS ◽

10.35536/lje.2021.v26.i1.a5 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 123-144

Author(s):

Muhammad Hasham Daqiq

Keyword(s):

Value Chain ◽

Random Sampling ◽

Sampling Method ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Vital Role ◽

Economic Life ◽

Primary Data ◽

Value Chain Analysis ◽

Chain Analysis ◽

The World

Pomegranates are one of the most important fruits in the Kandahar province of Afghanistan, which is famous for its pomegranates around the world. Pomegranates play a vital role in the socio-economic life of those who grow them. This study empirically analyzed the value chain of pomegranate production in Kandahar using primary and secondary data. Primary data was collected from 200 pomegranate growers in the Dand, Panjwai, and Daman districts of Kandahar province. These growers were selected using a random sampling method and the data was collected using a structured, pre-tested questionnaire. The secondary data was collected from traders, local collectors, and exporters of pomegranates involving 30 pomegranate selling companies. The value chain analysis shows that from the main four chains of pomegranate production (farmer, collector, trader, and exporter), the main actors are the exporters who process pomegranate and add the greatest value by investing in marketing, shipment, and warehousing and receive highest profit margin among the stakeholders. Exporters of pomegranates to Europe earn an average of 66 Afghani per kg. The next greatest beneficiaries are the growers or farmers who earn an average of 23 AFN on each kg. Local collectors who buy pomegranates from farmers earn the least, at an average of 13 AFN per kg over the costs of processing and transportation.

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