Abstract
This study was analyzed value chain analysis of sesame in Bench Maji Zone of Southwestern, Ethiopia. It was specifically aimed to address the research gaps by, identifying the major value chain actors and mapping the value chain, and identifying major factors affecting market outlet choices of sesame producers in Meinit Goldya and Guraferda Districts. For addressing these objectives the study used both primary and secondary data obtained from field survey and desk review. Multistage random sampling technique was used to draw 270 sesame producers. Descriptive statistics and econometric method of data analysis were used to analyze the data. The major value chain actors for sesame marketing in the districts were producers, wholesalers, rural collector, cooperatives, broker/commission agents, retailers, local consumers, ECX, exporters and non-governmental organizations. The multivariate probit model results indicated that Years of experiences, Coop membership, household size, Education level, Land under sesame, Quantity supply, participating in training and distance to nearest market significantly influenced sesame producer’s choice of market outlet. Depending on results of this study recommend that strengthening farmers sesame cooperative and enhancing the financial capacity of cooperative, improving accessibility of Transport services and developing infrastructure, improving farmers’ knowledge through adult education as well as their experience sharing with other sesame producing farmers, improving productivity through strengthening supportive institutions(extension service provider) motivating sesame producing farm household to participate different training. Therefore, those important socioeconomic and institutional factors which are mentioned above must take into account to improve the productivity of sesame in the study area.
Highlights
The oilseeds sector is one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing and important sectors, both in terms of its foreign exchange earnings and as a main source of income for over three million Ethiopians
Sesame production is increasing in Ethiopia especially in southwest and northwestern parts of the country which is driven by high market value and suitability of environmental conditions [4]
Descriptive statistical tools such as mean, variance, percentages and standard deviations were used in the process of examining and describing socio-economic and demographic characteristics of sesame producers and chain actors
Summary
The oilseeds sector is one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing and important sectors, both in terms of its foreign exchange earnings and as a main source of income for over three million Ethiopians. Sesame is Ethiopia’s second largest agricultural export after coffee in terms of source of foreign revenue earnings [1] It accounts for over 90% of the values of oilseeds exports from Ethiopia to the world. Different reports indicate that there is still potential arable land in different areas of the country to grow the crop and there is a considerable demand for Ethiopian sesame seed at international markets [1]. This indicates that, growth and improvement of the sesame sector can substantially contribute to the economic development at national, regional and family levels. Sesame production is increasing in Ethiopia especially in southwest and northwestern parts of the country which is driven by high market value and suitability of environmental conditions [4]
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