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Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia

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Title Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia
 
Creator M. Oumer, Ali
 
Contributor Diro, Samuel
Taye, Geremew
Mamo, Tadele Mamo
Jaleta, Moti
 
Subject swot
value chain map
processing plant capacity
production cost share
distribution channels
lime transport
 
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.
 
Date 2024-01-29T16:01:05Z
2024-01-29T16:01:05Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier https://mel.cgiar.org/reporting/download/hash/961faafe9e8ce6c038554f36270456c4
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.
https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11766/69123
Open access
 
Language en
 
Rights CC-BY-4.0
 
Format PDF
 
Publisher Elsevier
 
Source Soil Security;11,(2023)