A Value Chain Analysis of the Cashew Sector - AGOA Export Toolkit

More documents

Recommendations

Info

28 Table 2.7 Needs Assessment for Support Services along the Value Chain Value Chain Operators Operational/Support Services Results of Needs assessment Input Dealers Producers Processors Distributors Exporters ÿ Financial support ÿ Training support ÿ Transportation ÿ Support with infrastructure ÿ Cold rooms ÿ Extension services ÿ Credit facilities ÿ Research support ÿ Market information ÿ Training support ÿ Delivery of inputs ÿ Packaging and labelling ÿ Maintenance of equipment and buildings ÿ Credit facilities ÿ Research support ÿ Quality assessments ÿ Credit support ÿ Garages to repair the vehicles needed for transporting raw materials ÿ Good road networks ÿ Spare parts ÿ Logistics ÿ Legal support ÿ Financial support ÿ Quality assessments 2.6 Support Services for Cashew Production along the Value Chain Operators along the value chain face varying constraints and thus require diff erent support services in order to overcome these constraints. Table 2.7 (above) summarises the operational services needed by these key agents and gives an assessment of their needs. Th ere are many governmental and non-governmental organi- ÿ Technical training ÿ Advocacy ÿ Promotion of inputs ÿ Loans ÿ Appropriate research technologies ÿ Technical training ÿ Transfer of technology ÿ Access to market information/prices for products and farm inputs ÿ Credits for inputs and investment ÿ Legal advice ÿ Training in entrepreneurial skills ÿ Transportation and logistics ÿ Support through policies promoting agro-processing industries ÿ Development of business partnerships between small- and large-scale factories ÿ Development of international quality standards ÿ Training on road safety issues ÿ Strong and reliable haulage trucks ÿ Adequate knowledge of maintenance ÿ Advertising ÿ Transportation ÿ Warehouses ÿ Entrepreneurial skills and marketing ÿ Skills for improving the quality of exports sations in Ghana which could assist cashew farmers and processing companies with overcoming their technical and entrepreneurial constraints. Th e major support organisations are listed in Table 2.8 on page 29. So far, the Cocoa Research Institute in Ghana (CRIG) has been mandated to handle cashew research. Apart from the CRIG, national universities and the Council for Scientifi c and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Table 2.8 Overview of Major Service Providers for the Cashew Value Chain Service Provider Major Activity Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana (CRIG) Crop and Savanna Research Institute (CSRI) Universities – Legon, KNUST, University of Development Studies, University of Cape Coast, University College of Winneba Department of Co-operatives Cashew Processors and Exporters Association of Ghana (CAPEAG) Ghana Cashew Association, Brong-Ahafo Chapter Ghana Standards Board, Food and Drugs Board Research and training (for extension staff and farmers) Research (e.g. on soils) and training of students and entrepreneurs Research on cashew farming and marketing Organises groups of farmers into societies, associations and unions Organisation for cashew farmers and exporters Organisation for cashew farmers in Brong-Ahafo Watches over the quality and safety of cashew products SGS, Quality Control Division of COCOBOD Grading, certifi cation of quality standards Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate – Ministry of Food and Agriculture Statistics, Research and Information Directorate (SRID) – Ministry of Food and Agriculture Cashew Development Project (CDP) Ministry of Information Ministry of Trade and Industry Ghana Export Promotion Council Export Development Investment Fund (EDIF) Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) – district and regional offi ces; Agricultural Extension Services Directorate Quality control are also involved in cashew-related research. Th e Cashew Development Project provides technical support to District Agricultural Development Units (extension units) as well as cashew farmers regarding appropriate methods for cashew production. It also supplies farmers and processors with important market information. Various extension manuals and bulletins have been published by the CDP to support exten- Provides market information, especially regarding intercrops (e.g. maize, yam, groundnut, etc.) ÿ Coordinates cashew-related activities in the country; provides technical backstopping to activities ÿ provides market information through its Buyers Directory and website: www.ghanacashewproducts.com Provide market information, offer promotion services, organise trade fairs, etc Provides extension services; supports development of favourable political frame conditions for the agricultural sector in Ghana Relevance to Cashew Production and Processing Research and training (for extension staff and farmers) related to cashew production Research and training, including as related to soils for cashew production ÿ Analysis of cashew production systems ÿ provision of background information on the economic and socioeconomic issues relevant to cashew farming Strengthening and development of cashew farmers’ organisations Marketing and lobbying for the cashew sector ÿ dupport regarding production ÿ lobbying on behalf of cashew farmers ÿ development of quality standards ÿ control of quality standards Issues quarantine certifi cates for kernel products and raw cashew nuts Improves access to market information for cashew farmers ÿ Supports extension services ÿ helps organise farmers ÿ political lobbying on behalf of the cashew sector; strengthens production sector ÿ Promote the political frame conditions for agro-processing industries ÿ support the organisation of trade fairs Extension services for cashew farmers sion services. Non-governmental organisations, most notably the Trade and Investment Program for a Competitive Export Economy (TIPCEE), Technoserve and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), are supporting national extension staff with training on technical issues and business management. 29
Page 1 and 2: A Value Chain Analysis of the Cashe
Page 3 and 4: A Value Chain Analysis of the Cashe
Page 5: Table 2.2 Farm Gate Producer Prices
Page 9: Value chain addition regarding cash
Page 12 and 13: 12 ductivity and insuffi cient nut
Page 14 and 15: 14 Table 1.2 Essential Data/Informa
Page 16 and 17: 16 Table 1.6 Policies Governing the
Page 18 and 19: 18 Figure 2.1 Cashew Value Chain Op
Page 20 and 21: 20 Table 2.2 Farm Gate Producer Pri
Page 22 and 23: 22 Cashew is grown as a smallholder
Page 24 and 25: 24 An Economic Analysis of Annual C
Page 26 and 27: 26 Table 2.6 Technical and Economic
Page 30 and 31: 30 2.6.1 Demand and Supply of Finan
Page 32 and 33: 32 Table 2.13 Programmes/Projects I
Page 34 and 35: 34 ÿ Geographical proximity to pri
Page 39 and 40: List of Acronyms ACA African Cashew
Page 41 and 42: Author(s) Title of Document/Materia
Page 43 and 44: Appendix II: Further Sources of inf
Page 45 and 46: Notes 45
Page 48: Published by: Deutsche Gesellschaft

A Value Chain Analysis of the Cashew Sector - AGOA Export Toolkit

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?