Empirical assessment of onion supply chain constraints in Bangladesh: A pre-covid to covid situation

Mila, Farhana Arefeen; Nahar, Ashrafun; Amin, Md Ruhul; Culas, Richard; Ahmed, Afruz

doi:10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100418

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“…Farmers aged 41 to 50 are fewer, indicating a transition to different businesses as they move away from onion farming. This observation is in line with the report byFarhana et al (2022) in Bangladesh, highlighting that farmers tend to shift to alternative engagements in the face of challenges in onion production, such as reduced prices, perishability of onion bulbs, inadequate storage facilities, and market inaccessibility.The age distribution among onion farmers suggests a need for targeted support and interventions, particularly for the youth.…”

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Assessment of onion farming practices and purple blotch disease knowledge among farmers in varied agro-ecological zones of Nyeri County, Kenya

Isaboke,

Muraya,

Mwangi

et al. 2024

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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Onion (Allium cepa L.) is the second most produced vegetable globally, following tomato and plays a vital role in both cuisines and daily diets. However, the threat of diseases, such as purple blotch caused by Alternaria porri, poses a substantial risk to onion production, particularly in Nyeri County, Kenya. Despite its critical impact on farming, there is a lack of information on farmers' knowledge of purple blotch in this region. This study aimed to assess the onion farming practices and farmers' understanding of purple blotch disease across various agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in Nyeri County. Specifically, the study examines farmers' demographics, cultivated onion varieties, and their knowledge of purple blotch disease. Farms were selected using cluster random sampling. Data were collected from 100 onion farmers through semi-structured questionnaires, and statistical analysis was performed using the chi-square test in Scientific Analysis System (SAS) version 9.4 at α=0.05. The findings revealed that while the Rucet F1 onion variety was popular among the farmers (52%), there is no significant association (X2 (6, 100) = 11.947, p = 0.063) between the choice of variety and AEZs. Similarly, the preferred source of onion seeds, mainly Agroshop (84%), showed insignificant association (X2 (9, 100) = 7.153, p = 0.621) with AEZs. Despite 65% of farmers reporting knowledge about onion diseases, there is no significant association (p > 0.05) between their awareness of purple blotch and AEZs. In conclusion, the study highlights a significant gap in farmers' understanding of purple blotch disease, emphasizing the need for training programs to enhance disease identification skills. Early detection can empower farmers to implement proactive measures, ultimately improving onion productivity. This study recommends diversifying onion varieties for disease resilience, promoting awareness and training on purple blotch identification, engaging women and youths in farming, and fostering collaborative networks for ongoing knowledge exchange and improvement in onion cultivation in Nyeri County.

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Assessment of onion farming practices and purple blotch disease knowledge among farmers in varied agro-ecological zones of Nyeri County, Kenya

Isaboke,

Muraya,

Mwangi

et al. 2024

Arch. Agric. Environ. Sci.

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“…However, obstacles like low soil fertility, inadequate postharvest technologies, improper agronomic practices, inappropriate fertilizer use, pests, diseases, and costly production inputs contribute to Ethiopia's low and unstable onion yields (Lemma and Shimelis, 2003;Bekele et al, 2006;Kumilachew et al, 2014), preventing farmers from maximizing the benefits of onion cultivation. Mila et al (2022) highlighted a lack of research and market information, while observed that insufficient access to improved inputs and limited land holdings result in inadequate production to meet household consumption needs. Getu and Ibrahim (2018) noted the crucial role of fertilizers and pesticides in boosting onion productivity in the Amhara region.…”

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“…Understanding these intricacies is essential for effective management and optimization of supply chain processes. Mila et al (2022) assert that supply chain analysis systematically elucidates the movement of goods and services from origin to destination, facilitating effective production management for quality control and enhanced year-round market access.…”

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Strategic mapping of onion supply chains: a comprehensive analysis of production and post-harvest processes in Northwest Ethiopia

Yeshiwas,

Alemayehu,

Adgo

2024

Front. Sustain.

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IntroductionOnion is a significant vegetable crop in Ethiopia, serving as a source of income for smallholder farmers. However, various challenges in the production and post-harvest handling processes impede a consistent supply and marketing of the crop. This study focused on a comprehensive analysis of the onion supply chain, ranging from production to post-harvest handling, to address the existing production and marketing processes. The research initiative was undertaken to map the onion supply chain from farmers to consumers, intending to establish an improved marketing system in northwest Ethiopia.MethodsThe study area covered three onion-producing districts of the Amhara Region. Data collection involved interviews, observations, and market assessments using a structured questionnaire. Sampling followed a multistage technique. The analysis included descriptive statistics and food system analysis to map the supply chain and estimate marketing margins.Results and DiscussionPost-harvest loss in onion production presents a major obstacle in the farming sector, impacting its growth. The study identified six alternative channels for onion marketing where different actors are involved throughout the supply chain. Key stakeholders include farmers, local collectors, brokers, transporters, wholesalers, retailers, and consumers. Packaging and sorting activities are implemented at different supply chain stages to minimize post-harvest losses. Farm-level activities, including curing, sorting, grading, and ventilating, are crucial for reducing losses. The perishable nature of onion bulbs and the existing production and handling challenges exacerbate post-harvest losses. Efforts to address this challenge demand a comprehensive approach, integrating interventions across the value chain, from improved cultivars and storage infrastructure to enhanced market access strategies. Hence, stakeholders and governmental organizations are urged to promote onion value-addition technologies, including the establishment of processing industries. Such endeavors promote collaborative efforts across the onion supply chain, ensuring sustainable benefits for producers and traders.

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“…Despite being a small, and agrarian nation, Bangladesh produces a lot of grain, pulse, cash crops, spices, and condiments. Among them, onion is the most important seasonal minor crop, since it plays a vital role in human nutrition, additive for the human consumption, generates rural and national income, and provides employment [ 1 ]. In Bangladesh, onion producers get a higher net return per hectare than other species which encourages them to sell 86% of their total output [ 2 ].…”

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Spatial price transmission in the onion markets of Bangladesh: An application of NARDL approach

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As the price of local onions is greatly impacted by the price of imported onions at these two levels of the supply chain, the goal of this study was to ascertain whether onion prices in Bangladesh are transmitted asymmetrically at the wholesale and retail levels. To analyze asymmetry, the study employed the nonlinear autoregressive distributed lag (NARDL) model in the short and long run using monthly time series data from January 2006 to December 2020. The NARDL model captures the effects of both positive and negative shocks in the short as well as in the long run. The empirical results from the NARDL indicate that the wholesale price of local onion shares a short-run relationship with the wholesale price of imported onion while the local retail price of onion shares a long-run relationship with the imported retail price of onion. In addition, the short-run impact of local wholesale and imported wholesale prices is asymmetric. Long-run evidence supports the existence of an asymmetric effect between the local and imported retail onion prices. Using the Pairwise Granger causality test, we examined the causal relationships between wholesale and retail prices. The direction of the casual relationship indicates that the wholesale and retail prices of imported onions lead to the wholesale and retail prices of local onions. A clear understanding of the onion market, how prices move between market actors, and its role in determining market price interaction could be gained by analyzing the asymmetric relationship between the local and imported onion prices. As a result, significant policy recommendations could be made to control the onion price in Bangladesh.

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Empirical assessment of onion supply chain constraints in Bangladesh: A pre-covid to covid situation

Cited by 6 publications

References 9 publications

Assessment of onion farming practices and purple blotch disease knowledge among farmers in varied agro-ecological zones of Nyeri County, Kenya

Assessment of onion farming practices and purple blotch disease knowledge among farmers in varied agro-ecological zones of Nyeri County, Kenya

Strategic mapping of onion supply chains: a comprehensive analysis of production and post-harvest processes in Northwest Ethiopia

Spatial price transmission in the onion markets of Bangladesh: An application of NARDL approach

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