AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAINS

STEPHEN MBURIA

Challenges

Challenges cont.

Challenges cont.

Challenges cont.

VALUE CHAIN APPROACHSUPPLY RESPONSE

INPUT SUPPLIES

PRODUCTION

HARVESTING

POST HARVEST HANDLING

FRESH MARKET

VALUE ADDED

MARKET DEMAND

CONSUMERS

INSURANCE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Value chain approach• Size of the sector and chain.• Identify bottlenecks.• Increase efficiency.• Potential for upgrading.• Possible synergies/shifts/innovations.

Information is key• Historical and current prices of their produce.• Soil fertility and crop nutrient needs.• Production and utilization trends.• Available markets.• Improved technologies. • Access to irrigation.• Weather updates.

Technical support

• Inputs access• Improved technologies• Farm management (technical support)• Available markets (contracts)• Farm budgeting

Financial support

• Affordable• Timely• Flexible• Comprehensive