Practices and constraints of Turmeric (curcuma domestic val) productionand marketing by smallholder farmer: the case of Yeki Woreda, Shaka Zone in southwestern Ethiopia.
2009
Derese Teshome Mekonnen(Researcher)
This study was initiated to assess the current practices and constraints of turmeric production and marketing in major production areas and to draw lesson for future interventions.The empirical study was conducted in Yeki woreda of Shaka zone in Southwestern Ethiopia.Both qualitative and quantitative data were used that are collected through PRA tools and structured questionnaire.Descriptive statistics were employed to analyze household survey while the qualitative data was analyzed and interpreted through explanations and logical reasoning at the spot. Even though Turmeric production plays an important role in the producers livelihood,it's trend of production, productivity and quality has declined continuously for the last ten years. Farmers are currently aggressively replaced by maize,sorghum and coffee because of the relative price decline of turmeric.The market situation is characterized by anti-competitiveness and the producers were forced into the role of price takers.Its production and marketing are highly cnstrained by low prices, poor marketing informatuon services; labor and fuel shortages; weak extension services and poor processing techniques and implements.Reforming the anticompetitive marketing system of turmeric; improving the extension services; promotion of improved processing implements; provision of relevant marketing information through appropriate methods such as local radios can motivate farmers to continue producing turmeric.In this way the commercialization and specialization programs of agricultural development strategy will continue contributing to poverty reduction and diversification of export ites simultaneously.
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