Beyond grain: the potential of cowpea in local markets of Mali

IF 2.4 Q2 AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & POLICY
M. Sissoko, V. Thériault, M. Smale
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PurposeThe authors assess the development potential of cowpea beyond grain in local markets in Mali by: (1) identifying trader types and types of cowpea products sold; (2) examining trader roles; (3) estimating gross margins and their determinants; and (4) discussing policy opportunities to further develop the value chain.Design/methodology/approachThe authors analyze data collected through observation and semi-structured questionnaires from 487 sellers in 26 markets, including market, seller, and product characteristics. The authors also calculate gross margins and conduct a regression analysis to identify influential factors.FindingsThe authors identify several types of cowpea sellers in local markets, including processor-retailers, retailers of fresh leaves and fodder, and grain retailers, collectors and wholesalers. Women dominate the marketing of processed products and fresh leaves. The marketing of boiled cowpeas offers retailers higher margin rates compared to fritters and pancakes. Grain sellers, who are mostly men, have lower margins but sell larger quantities. Processor-retailers bring more value to the cowpea value chain. Specialization of the seller in cowpea, regional location of the market and day of the market fair all influence gross margins.Research limitations/implicationsFuture work should explore consumer preferences for different types of cowpea products.Originality/valueThis study of the cowpea value chain in Mali has revealed the multidimensional character of the cowpea plant, which goes far beyond its grain and highlight the important roles played by women.
谷物之外:豇豆在马里当地市场的潜力
目的作者通过以下方式评估了豇豆在马里当地市场的发展潜力:(1)确定贸易商类型和销售的豇豆产品类型;(2) 审查交易员角色;(3) 估计毛利率及其决定因素;以及(4)讨论进一步发展价值链的政策机遇。设计/方法论/方法作者分析了通过观察和半结构化问卷从26个市场的487名卖家那里收集的数据,包括市场、卖家和产品特征。作者还计算了毛利率,并进行了回归分析,以确定影响因素。发现作者确定了当地市场上的几种类型的豇豆销售商,包括加工商零售商、新鲜叶子和饲料零售商,以及谷物零售商、收集者和批发商。妇女主导着加工产品和新鲜树叶的营销。与油条和煎饼相比,煮豇豆的营销为零售商提供了更高的利润率。谷物销售商大多是男性,他们的利润率较低,但销售量较大。加工商零售商为豇豆价值链带来更多价值。豇豆销售商的专业化、市场的区域位置和集市的日期都会影响毛利率。研究局限性/含义未来的工作应该探索消费者对不同类型豇豆产品的偏好。独创性/价值这项对马里豇豆价值链的研究揭示了豇豆植物的多维特征,它远远超出了其谷物范围,并突出了妇女所发挥的重要作用。
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CiteScore
4.60
自引率
37.50%
发文量
58
期刊介绍: The Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies publishes double-blind peer-reviewed research on issues relevant to agriculture and food value chain in emerging economies in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. The journal welcomes original research, particularly empirical/applied, quantitative and qualitative work on topics pertaining to policies, processes, and practices in the agribusiness arena in emerging economies to inform researchers, practitioners and policy makers
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