Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia
Soil acidity is challenging agricultural production in Ethiopia. Above 43% of the farmland is under soil acidity problem and it leads to low crop yields and production losses. Ag-lime is widely considered as an effective remedy for amending soil acidity. This study assesses the current structure of...
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| author | M. Oumer, Ali Diro, Samuel Taye, Geremew Mamo, Tadele Mamo Jaleta, Moti |
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| description | Soil acidity is challenging agricultural production in Ethiopia. Above 43% of the farmland is under soil acidity
problem and it leads to low crop yields and production losses. Ag-lime is widely considered as an effective
remedy for amending soil acidity. This study assesses the current structure of ag-lime value chain and its
functionality focusing on central parts of Ethiopia where lime is produced and channeled to acidity affected
areas. The study uses Ethiopia as a case study and applies qualitative methods such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions to collect data from different actors in the ag-lime value chain. Key findings indicate that both public and private ag-lime producing factories are operating below their capacity. Due to limited enabling environments, the engagement of private sector in ag-lime value chain is minimal. In addition, farmers have a good awareness of soil acidity problem on their farms, and its causes and mitigation strategies in all regions. However, the adoption of ag-lime by smallholders was minimal. Overall, the current structure of the aglime value chain appears fragmented and needs improvement. Addressing soil acidity challenge through efficient ag-lime value chain could narrow lime supply-demand mismatches and increase widespread adoption by farmers to enhance crop productivity and food security in acidity-prone areas of the country. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1386632026-01-15T02:11:40Z Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia M. Oumer, Ali Diro, Samuel Taye, Geremew Mamo, Tadele Mamo Jaleta, Moti swot value chain map processing plant capacity production cost share distribution channels lime transport Soil acidity is challenging agricultural production in Ethiopia. Above 43% of the farmland is under soil acidity problem and it leads to low crop yields and production losses. Ag-lime is widely considered as an effective remedy for amending soil acidity. This study assesses the current structure of ag-lime value chain and its functionality focusing on central parts of Ethiopia where lime is produced and channeled to acidity affected areas. The study uses Ethiopia as a case study and applies qualitative methods such as key informant interviews and focus group discussions to collect data from different actors in the ag-lime value chain. Key findings indicate that both public and private ag-lime producing factories are operating below their capacity. Due to limited enabling environments, the engagement of private sector in ag-lime value chain is minimal. In addition, farmers have a good awareness of soil acidity problem on their farms, and its causes and mitigation strategies in all regions. However, the adoption of ag-lime by smallholders was minimal. Overall, the current structure of the aglime value chain appears fragmented and needs improvement. Addressing soil acidity challenge through efficient ag-lime value chain could narrow lime supply-demand mismatches and increase widespread adoption by farmers to enhance crop productivity and food security in acidity-prone areas of the country. 2024-01-29T16:03:23Z 2024-01-29T16:03:23Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138663 en Open Access application/pdf Elsevier Ali M. Oumer, Samuel Diro, Geremew Taye, Tadele Mamo Mamo, Moti Jaleta. (23/6/2023). Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia. Soil Security, 11. |
| spellingShingle | swot value chain map processing plant capacity production cost share distribution channels lime transport M. Oumer, Ali Diro, Samuel Taye, Geremew Mamo, Tadele Mamo Jaleta, Moti Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title_full | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title_short | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in ethiopia |
| topic | swot value chain map processing plant capacity production cost share distribution channels lime transport |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138663 |
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