Value chain analysis of teff in east Wollega, Ethiopia

Temesgen Kabeta, Jema Haji and Rijalu Negash

Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development, 2021, vol. 59, issue 1

Abstract: This study attempted to analyze the teff value chain in the Jimma Arjo District of East Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia. The multistage sampling technique was employed to draw a sample of 123 teff producers, purposively selected 55 traders and 15 consumers. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from primary and secondary sources using pre-tested structured questionnaires and checklists. Descriptive statistics and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance were applied to analyze data. Results showed that the main teff value chain actors in the study area included input suppliers, producers, local collectors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. In the district, there were no proper upgrading practices and governance systems in the teff value chain. The predicted probability that teff producers choose local collectors, wholesalers, retailers, and consumer outlets amounted to 45%, 69.9%, 20.4%, and 74.6%, respectively. Kendall’s coefficient of concordance (W) analysis showed that 68.5% and 46.2% of farmers agreed with each other on the ranking of constraints hindering teff production and marketing, respectively. Recommendations drawn from the study findings include the need to improve the input supply system and governance, eliminate issues found in the chain, train farmers, enhance the quality of market information, boost teff productivity and volume sales, strengthen the links between teff value chain actors, and improve support institutions.

Keywords: Agribusiness; Agricultural Finance; Supply Chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.356129

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