Research Article
Tef value chain analysis in western Oromia, Ethiopia: evidence from Tef producers and traders
Author(s): K Degef*, G Abebe and G Biru
Tef is an important crop for stable food and income source of Ethiopian farmers, especially in western Oromia.
Despite the importance of the crop in the study areas, several of constraints hamper crop production and value
chain development. This study was analysed the Tef value chain in selected zones of western Oromia to identify
major Tef value chain actors, assess major constraints and opportunities of Tef, and estimate the margin of
channels. The important data was collected through surveys, key informants’ interviews, and focus group
discussions. The data were analysed by analytical and descriptive statistical tools. In the study areas, there are
eight different distribution channels with different market profits and margins. The margin result shows that
cooperatives (86.62%) and direct wholesalers (83.92% and 83.24%) were recorded as higher producer sh.. Read More»
DOI:
10.15651/2408-5510.23.11.418