ENHANCING MAIZE MARKET PARTICIPATION AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS: A STUDY OF CRITICAL DETERMINANTS IN ZAMBIA. CASE OF MILENGE DISTRICT
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This study reconnoitres the critical elements that enhance maize marketing participation among Small-Scale Farmers (SSFs) in Zambia, specifically in Milenge District of Luapula Province. This study employs a methodological approach that involves a structured questionnaire with both open-ended and closed-ended questions, utilizing a five-point Likert scale. Participants were tasked with identifying and providing detailed insights into the critical determinants in the participation of maize marketing. The secondary data was collected from the Central Statistical Office (CSO), the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). The outcomes of the statistical analysis revealed that certain factors significantly influence the marketability of maize. For instance, the size of the market, pricing, production levels, and the quality of maize all had a positive impact. On the other hand, poor infrastructure was found to negatively affect farmers’ ability to sell their maize effectively. The study recommends that to increase market size, the government should facilitate the establishment of local cooperatives that allow small-scale farmers to pool resources and produce larger quantities of maize. This aggregation can enhance bargaining power, enabling farmers to negotiate better prices with buyers. Further, the paper recommends that to increase maize production, the government should enhance access to quality seeds and fertilizers through subsidized programs, along with providing agricultural training and expanded extension services. Supporting these initiatives would enable farmers to produce more maize, guaranteeing a higher supply and improving overall marketability.
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