Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia
| dc.creator | M. Oumer, Ali | |
| dc.creator | Diro, Samuel | |
| dc.creator | Taye, Geremew | |
| dc.creator | Mamo, Tadele Mamo | |
| dc.creator | Jaleta, Moti | |
| dc.date | 2024-01-29T16:03:23Z | |
| dc.date | 2024-01-29T16:03:23Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-27T14:23:41Z | |
| dc.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. | |
| dc.format | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/138663 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/78413 | |
| dc.language | en | |
| dc.publisher | Elsevier | |
| dc.rights | Open Access | |
| dc.source | 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. | |
| dc.subject | swot | |
| dc.subject | value chain map | |
| dc.subject | processing plant capacity | |
| dc.subject | production cost share | |
| dc.subject | distribution channels | |
| dc.subject | lime transport | |
| dc.title | Agricultural lime value chain efficiency for reducing soil acidity in Ethiopia | |
| dc.type | Journal Article |