Farmer–trader relationships in the context of developing countries: a dyadic analysis to understand variations in trust perceptions

Godfrey Moses Owot, Kenneth Olido, Daniel Micheal Okello and Walter Odongo

Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, 2022, vol. 13, issue 4, 613-630

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this study is to analyze trust perceptions between farmers and traders from a dyadic context in developing countries using mixed-method with a specific focus on fresh and dry commodities under contracted and non-contracted markets. Design/methodology/approach - A mixed approach was employed. Cross-sectional data were collected from 202 farmers and 188 traders using questionnaires and an interview guide. The Mann–Whitney test was used to assess differences in trust perception. Differences in the excerpts were assessed through content analysis. Findings - Results show differences in perception of trust between farmers and traders on integrity, benevolence and competence in marketing fresh and dry commodities. No detectable differences in trust perception between contract and non-contract markets were observed. Research limitations/implications - Data are limited to Northern Uganda and were collected on trust perception. Besides, there is a scarcity of formal contracts and difficulty in having a matched dyad which could affect generalization. Originality/value - This is the first study to analyze differences in trust perceptions using a mixed approach in a dyadic context between fresh and dry chains in different markets typologies in developing countries.

Keywords: Trust perceptions; Farmer–trader relationships; Mixed method approach; Dyadic analysis; Uganda (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.1108/JADEE-11-2021-0303

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