Role of KOPAKAMA in promoting socio-economic development of coffee farmers

in International NGO Journal (2013), 8(3), 61-67

Coffee is the main source of income for a large number of households and provides major foreign currencies for the national economy. Although it covers only 6.3% of cultivated areas, coffee is produced by ... [more ▼]

Coffee is the main source of income for a large number of households and provides major foreign currencies for the national economy. Although it covers only 6.3% of cultivated areas, coffee is produced by 500,000 households in Rwanda. Since its introduction in the country in 1904, coffee has always been operated by individual producers. However, after the liberalization of the coffee sector in 1998, the quantity and quality produced are steadily decreasing which affects the price and the income of coffee growers. To search for a solution, the Rwandan government has striven to consolidate coffee growing cooperatives in different parts of the country by building coffee washing stations (CWS). These stations were mainly meant to help coffee growing cooperatives produce high quality coffee which is competitive on the international markets. The goal is to produce a fully washed coffee, exportable and better valued on the international market, which can provide better income for peasant producers. Coffee washing stations are then seen as tools to produce quality coffee and are mainly run by cooperatives, which are structural elements in the rural world. Through these facilities and structures put in place, jobs are created for coffee producers, loans are granted, farmers are motivated due to the increase of income, the market is guaranteed and the prices become attractive for the members. Thus, the socio-economic welfare of coffee growers is improved, which reduces poverty among coffee growers’ households. This study focuses on the analysis of the role resulting from the structuring action of the peasants through CWS and coffee cooperative KOPAKAMA Rutsiro District, Western Province of Rwanda on the socio-economic development and technical assistance of members and the surrounding world. [less ▲]

AKM coffee-growing cooperative and socio-economic development of Rwandan farmers, Huye District

Conference (2013)

Processus de détermination des zones de plus grande insécurité alimentaire au Niger

Report (2012)

L'approvisionnement agricole de la ville de Niamey : potentialités et contraintes d'une agriculture de proximité

Conference (2012, June 12)

Cet article tente de répondre à la question suivante : « Est-ce que l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine de Niamey peut satisfaire et approvisionner une demande urbaine toujours plus croissante ? ». Cette ... [more ▼]

Cet article tente de répondre à la question suivante : « Est-ce que l’agriculture urbaine et périurbaine de Niamey peut satisfaire et approvisionner une demande urbaine toujours plus croissante ? ». Cette question de recherche est accompagnée d’un objectif secondaire essayant de démontrer l’importance de la diversité des systèmes de production permettant le développement de nombreuses cultures. Cette étude a été réalisée à partir de données secondaires provenant du Recensement Général de l’Agriculture et du Cheptel (RGAC), de l’Institut National de la Statistique (INS) et de la Direction Générale de la Statistique Agricole (DGSA). Après une présentation de la zone d’étude, les différents systèmes de production présents au sein de Niamey seront décrits et caractérisés. Les systèmes de production se regroupent au sein de deux catégories : agriculture pluviale et agriculture irriguée (riziculture irriguée ; maraîchage, arboriculture fruitière et riziculture pluviale et/ou irriguée ; maraîchage et arboriculture fruitière) (Seybou Y et Wada H, 2004). De plus, la production et les superficies agricoles de chaque spéculation seront introduites. L’importance de la consommation alimentaire telle que celle des légumes (31,5 kg/personne/an) et des céréales (179,6 kg/personne/an) sera présentée afin d’établir une balance entre la production locale et les besoins alimentaires des ménages de la Communauté Urbaine de Niamey (CUN) (République du Niger, 1994). Les potentialités de cette agriculture sont accentuées par la faible capacité de stockage et la détérioration lors du transport des produits agricoles provenant des zones rurales. Il en ressort que malgré les fortes potentialités de cette agriculture de proximité (urbaine, périurbaine et rurbaine), certaines contraintes telles que la problématique foncière, l’accès aux intrants et aux matériels agricoles (motopompes) empêchent l’expansion de ces systèmes de production. De plus, les balances alimentaires présentées indiquent un déficit pour la quasi-totalité des rubriques alimentaires entraînant de ce fait un accroissement du coût des produits importés. Toutefois, les systèmes de production pourraient partiellement combler une demande alimentaire de la population en constante augmentation. [less ▲]

Linking farmers’ access to rural radio, gender and livelihoods: case study of rice processors in Benin

Conference (2012, May 21)

As most of sub-Saharan Africa countries, Benin has noted a growth of rural radio stations over the past few decades as part of a broader process of democratisation. This paper examines the level of ... [more ▼]

As most of sub-Saharan Africa countries, Benin has noted a growth of rural radio stations over the past few decades as part of a broader process of democratisation. This paper examines the level of farmers’ access to rural radio in relation to gender and livelihood assets. The study was conducted in the north and south of Benin with 18 rural radio stations and 240 rice processors selected at random in 12 villages. We used the Sustainable Livelihoods (SL) framework with 120 rice processors randomly selected among the 240 surveyed rice processors. About 67% of the women rice processors had their own radio set compared to 87% of the men. Although the study did not allow to draw conclusions on causal relationships, rice processors who often listened to agricultural broadcasts had better social, financial and human capital stocks compared to those who didn’t listen to agricultural broadcasts. Despite the applaudable efforts of 72% of the radio stations to link up with extension services, half of the rice processors rarely or never listened to agricultural broadcasts, because the timing of the broadcasts was inappropriate. Interactive radio sessions with farmers that involve government officials will need to address this if they are to become more effective. [less ▲]

Evolution des dépenses alimentaires en produits d'origine animale des ménages wallons

Conference (2012, March 07)

Dépenses en viande par les ménages belges en 2008

Speech (2012)

Analysis of meat expenditure by Belgian households in 2008. Meat expenditure by Belgian households during 2008 is analyzed. Expenditure is extracted from the Belgian Household Budget Survey at the FPS ... [more ▼]

Analysis of meat expenditure by Belgian households in 2008. Meat expenditure by Belgian households during 2008 is analyzed. Expenditure is extracted from the Belgian Household Budget Survey at the FPS Economy, S.M.E.s, Self-employed and Energy. The database also provides sociodemographic information about the households participating in the survey. To explain the observed variability of the meat expenditure based on the explanatory factors available, an analysis of the covariance is performed. The three quantitative factors have a bigger effect on the meat expenditure than the three other qualitative factors. The proportion of meat expenditure variability explained by the explanatory factors of the selected model is 31,41%. [less ▲]

Dairy milk production in the North of Vietnam : a case study in Moc Chau

in International Journal of Advances in Management, Technology & Engineering Sciences (2012), II(3), 44-49

Dairy milk production in Moc Chau contributes to improve the welfare of farm households. It generates daily income for farmers, provides a highly nutritious food for people, create employment ... [more ▼]

Dairy milk production in Moc Chau contributes to improve the welfare of farm households. It generates daily income for farmers, provides a highly nutritious food for people, create employment opportunities for the society. Although it brings a rather high income for farmers, their lives are very hard, and their living standard is quite low.This studyaims to apply a monitoring system in farms to assist farmers improving their performance. Six field trips were carried out to help dairy farmersto monitor their farmsand collect economic and technical data in 2010-2012 in Moc Chau.The main findings are: stocking rate, milk yield and income were rather high but varied largely from this farm to others.Cost control in farm was not good thus dairy margin was not high. Purchased feed cost was too high.Homegrown feed accounted for a small part of cost but produced large amount of milk while purchased feed dominated a very large proportion of cost but produced less milk quantity.Most of the farmers followed the objective of increasing milk production but did not pay attention to the quality of herd and milk; did not make an optimal decision.Experience, land area, and herd size were the major factors that increased economic performance in farms. [less ▲]

Analysis of models of redistribution of direct support to farm income in the European Union

in Vîntu, Vasile (Ed.) Proceedings of the 55th International Scientific Conference "100 years of Iasi higher education in agronomy" : book of abstracts (2012)

Commercialisation des produits agricoles vivriers dans la Province du Sud-Kivu (RDC) : mesure de l'intégration des marchés ruraux

in Reyntjens, F.; Vandeginste, S.; Verpoorten, M. (Eds.) L'Afrique des Grands Lacs : Annuaire 2011-2012 (2012)

This article analyzes the current system of marketing of food products in the province of South Kivu and its implications for producer prices and market integration. The study results are twofold. First ... [more ▼]

This article analyzes the current system of marketing of food products in the province of South Kivu and its implications for producer prices and market integration. The study results are twofold. First, we find that the food producers hold only a small share of the marketing margin, while the bulk of the margin is captured by intermediate traders. Second, we find that the markets for bean and sorghum are integrated, which may be explained by the preponderance of these products in the diet of the population. On the other hand, market integration of maize and cassava is low, which may be due to the difficult market access conditions, in terms of taxes and red tape, rampant insecurity, inadequate means of transport, poor roads, as well as lack of information, with the information asymmetry working to the disadvantage of small-scale food producers. Finally, our analysis of the evolution and variation in average prices of food products confirms that the City of Bukavu is the area of consumption, that Katana is the collection area of food products and that Nyangezi although rural, is not a major collection area, and actually is a food deficit area with rampant malnutrition. [less ▲]