Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes?
Markets and marketing of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major issue of concern to small scale farmers and other actors in the bean value chain in Kenya, particularly inconsistency in supplying sufficient volumes required for trade. This case study assessed market arrangements used by smal...
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| author | Wanjala, S.P.O Karanja, D. Wambua, S. Otiep, G. Odhiambo, C. Birachi, Eliud Abucheli |
| author_browse | Birachi, Eliud Abucheli Karanja, D. Odhiambo, C. Otiep, G. Wambua, S. Wanjala, S.P.O |
| author_facet | Wanjala, S.P.O Karanja, D. Wambua, S. Otiep, G. Odhiambo, C. Birachi, Eliud Abucheli |
| author_sort | Wanjala, S.P.O |
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| description | Markets and marketing of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major issue of concern to small scale farmers and other actors in the bean value chain in Kenya, particularly inconsistency in supplying sufficient volumes required for trade. This case study assessed market arrangements used by small scale farmers in the Lake Basin and Lower Eastern bean corridors of Kenya, to determine which markets work for rural producers and what changes are needed to produce and supply sufficient quantities for trade. Using exploratory research, data were collected through Focus Group Discussions with six farmer groups, representing a total of 1255 bean farmers; and key informant interviews with extension staff. The results indicated that 94% of the farmers produced beans before identifying buyers, while only 6% participated in group marketing. Though spot-market transactions with brokers and traders provided ready cash for the farmers, formal buyers were perceived to be more reliable, but difficult to find, and operated the stringent requirements, which were a barrier to entry. Based on the study findings, sustainable production and supply of sufficient volumes for trade should entail a transformation agenda at four levels of the value chain; namely intensification of production through pure stand models with greater use of certified high yielding varieties; stable price guarantees; market-driven research and extension service; and an enabling policy and business environment in the bean value chain. Further research is needed to pilot these changes in a case control study. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1013962025-03-13T09:46:02Z Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? Wanjala, S.P.O Karanja, D. Wambua, S. Otiep, G. Odhiambo, C. Birachi, Eliud Abucheli phaseolus vulgaris l. value chain common beans kenya marketing farmers Markets and marketing of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a major issue of concern to small scale farmers and other actors in the bean value chain in Kenya, particularly inconsistency in supplying sufficient volumes required for trade. This case study assessed market arrangements used by small scale farmers in the Lake Basin and Lower Eastern bean corridors of Kenya, to determine which markets work for rural producers and what changes are needed to produce and supply sufficient quantities for trade. Using exploratory research, data were collected through Focus Group Discussions with six farmer groups, representing a total of 1255 bean farmers; and key informant interviews with extension staff. The results indicated that 94% of the farmers produced beans before identifying buyers, while only 6% participated in group marketing. Though spot-market transactions with brokers and traders provided ready cash for the farmers, formal buyers were perceived to be more reliable, but difficult to find, and operated the stringent requirements, which were a barrier to entry. Based on the study findings, sustainable production and supply of sufficient volumes for trade should entail a transformation agenda at four levels of the value chain; namely intensification of production through pure stand models with greater use of certified high yielding varieties; stable price guarantees; market-driven research and extension service; and an enabling policy and business environment in the bean value chain. Further research is needed to pilot these changes in a case control study. 2019 2019-05-27T19:49:17Z 2019-05-27T19:49:17Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101396 en Open Access African Journals Online Wanjala, S.P.O.; Karanja, D.; Wambua, S.; Otiep, G.; Odhiambo, C. & Birachi, Eliud. (2019). Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes?. African Crop Science Journal. 27(2): 119-131 |
| spellingShingle | phaseolus vulgaris l. value chain common beans kenya marketing farmers Wanjala, S.P.O Karanja, D. Wambua, S. Otiep, G. Odhiambo, C. Birachi, Eliud Abucheli Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title | Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title_full | Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title_fullStr | Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title_short | Market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in Kenya: What needs to change for sustainable trade volumes? |
| title_sort | market arrangements used by small scale bean farmers in kenya what needs to change for sustainable trade volumes |
| topic | phaseolus vulgaris l. value chain common beans kenya marketing farmers |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101396 |
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