Livestock Finance 2017 – ILRI Events

Impact of Environmental Risk on Livestock Commodity Trade in SACU

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:39:07 +0000

This study seeks to determine impact of environmental risks on livestock commodity trade in SACU to determine the appropriateness of finance alternatives (value chain finance)

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Social networks and fodder innovations to enhance dairy cattle performance in communal areas

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 14:14:45 +0000

Disintegrate fodder production from primary milk business. Social group & farmers with no dairy had better fodder yields and income. Individual farmers with no dairy -highest yields. Engage non-dairy farmers in the DVC. Minimum financial input. Sustainable.

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Effect of the Agricultural Credit Guaranteed Scheme Fund (ACGSF) on loan accessibility of livestock sub-sectoral productivity in Nigeria (1978-2014)

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:57:20 +0000

The Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) was established in 1977, with the purpose of providing guarantee in respect of loans granted by any bank for agricultural purposes (CBN, 1990). This is aimed at encouraging financial institutions to lend funds to those engaged in agricultural production. The resultant effects would be to enhance export capacity of agricultural product as well as for local consumption.

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Factors influencing communal livestock farmers’ participation into the National Red Meat Development Programme (NRMDP) in South Africa: the case of the Eastern Cape Province

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:43:30 +0000

The National Red Meat Development Programme (NRMDP) in South Africa has so far had an immense contribution towards communal farmers’ understanding of the value of the formal market participation. However, empirical evidence to support this notion is still desirable. Hence, this case study was conducted. The objective was to determine the factors that influence farmers’ participation in the programme, focusing on the Eastern Cape Province.

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Bridging the Financing Gaps for Small-holder Farmers in Swaziland

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:34:44 +0000

The aim of the Rural Finance and Enterprise Development Programme (RFEDP) is to facilitate access to financial services for the rural un-banked population.

This paper assesses the prevailing situation of access to finance for small-holder agriculture in Swaziland and draws lessons from the implementation of the RFEDP.

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Can value chain financing work for livestock in smallholder systems

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:25:13 +0000

Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT)’s lending strategy avoids direct lending to primary production (smallholders) to reduce risk, undermines the viability of the rest of the value chain. The model is only viable where relationships are strong, as in the case of stakeholders with over 3 years of business relationships – in such cases value chain finance has better chances of flowing indirectly to smallholder producers.

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Inclusive Value Chain and Marketing among Smallholder Goat Farmers in Rural Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:13:46 +0000

South Africa’s population is growing at almost 2 percent per year. Therefore, the population which was 49 million in 2009, is projected to rise to 82 million by 2035 (Goldblatt, undated).Given the rising population of South Africans and the attendant food demand, the demand for animals and animal products is increasing however, value addition remains a challenge (inclusiveness).Profitability of goat husbandry is dependent on transportation costs, institutional factors (policies, social constructs and cultural norms) and the willingness of the stakeholders to engage in business (trade).

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A Triple-hurdle model of small ruminant production and marketing in the highlands of Ethiopia: Implications for commercial transformation

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 13:03:57 +0000

Ethiopia has more than 55 million sheep and goats but falls short in both productivity measures.

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Microcredit Financing in Rural Economy or Formal Banking Institutions – which has better positioned the smallholder livestock farmers for credit access in South West Nigeria

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 12:29:51 +0000

There is Crucial need for Livestock financing in Nigeria in order to boost production to meet demand. Given that women contribute largely to livestock production, their need for finance in paramount, however there exist financial constraints/formal financing bias against female .It is therefore needful to assess the females’ sources of livestock financing and the determinants.

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The role of contracts in improving access to credit in the smallholder livestock sector of Swaziland

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 10:28:03 +0000

Access to credit is essential for the development of the agricultural sector but banks are unwilling to participate in the provision of credit to smallholder farmers due to their lack of collateral.

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