Socio-Economic Characterization of Some Milk Value Chain Actors in The Vina Division- Producers, Collectors and Processors

2017 ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Clemence Njehoya ◽  
Youssouf Mouliom ◽  
Paul Awono ◽  
Kingsley Etchu ◽  
Robert Domwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Milk Value Chain

Characterization of the aquafeed sub-sector in Kyrgyz Republic: A value chain analysis

Aquaculture ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 524 ◽  
pp. 735149
Author(s):  
Abu Hayat Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Mohammad R. Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Kyrgyz Republic ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
A Value ◽  
Chain Analysis

scholarly journals Milk Market Performances and cofounding factors along Milk Value Chain in Pastoral Area: A Case of Borana Pastoralists, Borana Zone, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
DIrriba Mengistu
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
Milk Marketing ◽  
Key Informant Interview ◽  
Milk Market ◽  
Borana Zone ◽  
Milk Value Chain

The study was conducted in Borana zone with the objectives understanding the milk market performance and challenges along the value chain. The primary data was collected from 123 households that drawn proportionally following multistage sampling based randomly selected households. Additionally, relevant information was collected from different sectors besides relevant literatures session. Similarly, Focused Group Discussions, key informant interview and visual observations were also undertaken to collect the primary data. In the course of data collection, different set of checklists were used for different group of actors to guide survey data collection, group discussions and key informant interview. The study found that input supply, natural calamity, marketing system, declining of livestock productivity, infrastructure and hygiene are among the major challenges along the dairy value chain. Above all, the dominance of value chain actors by pastoralists coupled with fragmented milk marketing system were the critical factors that stunted the milk market system in the study area. As a result, the performance of milk value chain is fragmented and distorted. Moreover, the supply of milk to the market become meager even though the milk selling practices has been flamed. Additionally, the dilution of pure drought resistant Borana cattle called “Qorti” is at its critical level of its extinction which challenge the milk production. Thus, it is important to enhance the milk marketing, encouraging milk supply and improving milk productivity.

scholarly journals Current Status of the Algae Production Industry in Europe: An Emerging Sector of the Blue Bioeconomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Araújo ◽  
Fatima Vázquez Calderón ◽  
Javier Sánchez López ◽  
Isabel Costa Azevedo ◽  
Annette Bruhn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Detailed Characterization ◽  
Algae Biomass ◽  
Important Addition ◽  
Production Industry ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Comprehensive Mapping

The EU Bioeconomy Strategy aims to support the sustainable growth and development of the EU bio-based sectors while creating jobs, innovation and services. Despite the recognized potential of the algae biomass value chain, significant knowledge gaps still exist regarding the dimension, capability, organization and structure of the algae production in Europe. This study presents and analyses the results of a comprehensive mapping and detailed characterization of the algae production at the European scale, encompassing macroalgae, microalgae, and the cyanobacteria Spirulina. This work mapped 447 algae and Spirulina production units spread between 23 countries, which represents an important addition to the reported number of algae producing countries. More than 50% of these companies produce microalgae and/or Spirulina. Macroalgae production is still depending on harvesting from wild stocks (68% of the macroalgae producing units) but macroalgae aquaculture (land-based and at sea) is developing in several countries in Europe currently representing 32% of the macroalgae production units. France, Ireland, and Spain are the top 3 countries in number of macroalgae production units while Germany, Spain, and Italy stand for the top 3 for microalgae. Spirulina producers are predominantly located in France, Italy, Germany, and Spain. Algae and Spirulina biomass is directed primarily for food and food-related applications including the extraction of high-value products for food supplements and nutraceuticals. Algae production in Europe remains limited by a series of technological, regulatory and market-related barriers. Yet, the results of this study emphasize that the European algae sector has a considerable potential for sustainable development as long as the acknowledged economic, social and environmental challenges are addressed.

Characterization of the Value Chain of Rice Cultivation in Ecuador

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yanila Esther Granados Rivas ◽  
Sandra Cecilia Muñoz Macías ◽  
Luis Amable Zambrano Medranda
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Tool ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
National Level ◽  
Production Chain ◽  
Structural Problems ◽  
Weak Association ◽  
Private Actors ◽  
Financing Market ◽  
Chain Links

The purpose of the research was to identify and characterize the links in the production chain of rice. The study is descriptive, in which a diagnostic tool that was validated by the MAGAP where he summoned the chain links and participatory manner a plan to improve competitiveness chain was applied was determined. The actors of the links were identified, showing serious situation; They are related to climatic anomalies and pest attack snail; However, behind these problems juncture that absorb the attention of private actors and sector authorities, persistent structural problems of low productivity, lack of infrastructure, insufficient financing, market distortions, excessive intermediation difficulties export surplus and potential vulnerability to imports, weak association between producers and conflict between the links, tensions with the state and lack of coordination between the national level.

Strategic Challenges of the Portuguese Automotive Industry

2015 ◽  
pp. 220-241
Author(s):  
António Moreira ◽  
Ana Carolina Soares de Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Supply Chain ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Auto Industry ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
The Public ◽  
Equipment Manufacturer ◽  
Sourcing Strategy ◽  
Relational Strategies

The main objective of this chapter is to define a set of strategic lines, from the public policy point of view, so that Portuguese suppliers of the auto industry can deploy a strategic alignment throughout the supply chain in order to position themselves as potential suppliers of the global sourcing strategy of their Iberian Peninsula clients. The characterization of the auto industry in Portugal and Spain is undertaken, framing the perspective of this industry and proposing the strategic guidelines for the Portuguese auto components industry to supply the Iberian market. The study supports a synergistic strategy between the Portuguese auto components industry and the Spanish automotive industry in order to increase the Portuguese incorporation in downstream activities of the supply chain. Portuguese auto components suppliers should adopt international relational strategies throughout the value chain in order to source their Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) clients and to reinforce their position as global suppliers. The strategy involves the consolidation of the Portuguese automotive cluster as global suppliers through specialization.

scholarly journals Exploring the Governance and Fairness in the Milk Value Chain: A Case Study in Vietnam

Agriculture ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 884
Author(s):  
Viet Hoang ◽  
An Nguyen ◽  
Carmen Hubbard ◽  
Khanh-Duy Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Relational Model ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Governance Model ◽  
Policies And Measures ◽  
Regulatory Interventions ◽  
Governance Models ◽  
Milk Value Chain

Governance and fairness in the food value chain have gained considerable attention from both policymakers and scholars, especially in developing countries. This study analysed the milk value chain, exploring its governance and fairness, and assessed the regulatory interventions across the milk value chain in Vietnam using a qualitative framework and the global value chain governance model. The results show that Vietnam’s milk production and dairy market have developed notably since the reforms. The value chain is structured according to three governance models, i.e., relational, captive, and hierarchy models. Vietnam’s milk value chain has progressed through three building phases, expanding in breadth, and undergoing in-depth development, and the governance models have adjusted accordingly. However, Vietnamese dairy farms have been exposed to a low level of fairness across the supply chain. Although dairy farmers in the relational model may benefit from more power and fairness in the short term, farmers in the captive model may gain benefits and potential fairness in the long term. Vietnam has diverse regulatory interventions to enhance farmers’ fairness and welfare, and the results are notable. However, not all farmers have benefitted from these policies, and measures regarding fairness and welfare should be diverse, gradual, and inclusive.

scholarly journals Qualitative Characters of Indigenous Sheep in Central Brazil: Putting Phenotype into Perspective

Diversity ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 512
Author(s):  
Allana Novais Aranda ◽  
Marcelo Corrêa da Silva ◽  
Bruno do Amaral Crispim ◽  
Luana Liz Medina Ledesma ◽  
Patrícia Roseti Lenis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Conservation Units ◽  
Tropical Regions ◽  
Central Brazil ◽  
Indigenous Sheep ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Morphologic Variation ◽  
Qualitative Characters

For centuries, indigenous sheep have been bred in extensive low-input systems in Midwestern Brazil. The hypothesis of this study was the assumption that phenotypic evaluation of indigenous livestock may drive the establishment of breed standards and official breed recognition, and, therefore, promote more local business opportunities. On the basis of more integrative and participatory theoretical background to applying any decision based on phenotype, we designed this research to determine the most typical and unusual phenotypes of Pantaneiro sheep. Pantaneiro ewes (281 ewes from five conservation units in five counties) were evaluated, bearing in mind both conservation and development. Descriptive statistics were used to classify ewes into typical, intermediate, and unusual phenotypes. Chi-squared tests for association were performed to test if morphological variation in the different sampling sites occurred randomly (p > 0.05) or not (p < 0.05). Some results suggest some sort of diversifying selection pressure, i.e., distinct preferences among keepers. We observed considerable morphologic variation among ewes, but it was straightforward to determine the predominant phenotypes. The study evokes integrative agrobiodiversity by putting phenotypical characterization of indigenous livestock into perspective. Discussions coming from this study may support innovative governance and participative decision-making, allied with strategies that value the socioeconomic, biocultural, and adaptive aspects of indigenous livestock in tropical regions and developing countries. This is a challenge for government, rare-breed keepers, value-chain actors, and civil society.

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