Research on World Agricultural Economy

Determinants of Market Participation among Dairy Producers in Southwestern Ethiopia

Kassa Tarekegn

Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Arba Minch Agricultural Research Center, Arba Minch, Ethiopia

Yishaki Shitaye

Southern Agricultural Research Institute, Bonga Agricultural Research Center, Bonga, Ethiopia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36956/rwae.v3i1.486

Received: 18 January 2022; Received in revised form: 28 February 2022; Accepted: 7 March 2022; Published: 11 March 2022

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Abstract

Though Bench Sheko and Sheka zones have great potential for dairy production in Ethiopia, the majority of dairy producers could not benefit from the sector in a sustainable way due to the low market participation problem. Hence, this study was designed to analyze determinants of market participation by dairy producers in Southwestern Ethiopia. Data from 160 sampled dairy producers were employed and analyzed by using the probit model. The model result shows the ownership of crossbreeds, utilization of improved livestock feeds and size of dairy cows’ ownership affect market participation decisions significantly and positively. While the number of children below six years and distance from the market are the significant factors determining the likelihood of dairy market participation negatively in southwestern Ethiopia. Therefore, demonstrations of improved livestock breeds through supplying improved bulls and artificial insemination technologies, demonstration of improved livestock forages and concentrates through training, and organizing dairy marketing cooperatives and dairy products collection centers are suggested to improve market participation in the study area.

Keywords: Cattle; Dairy; Probit model; Crossbreed; Marketing

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