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Value Chain Development and Stability in Market Price of Some Agroforestry Tree Products in Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria

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  • Suleiman H. Department of Forestry and Environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8865-3972

    hauwasulee@gmail.com

  • Abuh G. Department of Forestry and Environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • Bello A. G. Department of Forestry and Environment, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria

Abstract

This paper investigates the value chain development and market price stability of some agroforestry tree products in Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Purposive sampling was used to select three (3) villages within Dandi Local Government area, including Tunga maizuma, Mallenyero and Kamba, on the basis of availability of producers, marketers and consumers of some agroforestry tree products. Five markets were selected purposively on the basis of availability of marketers and consumers of the agroforestry tree products. The research determines sale values, analyzes market channels, and explores value addition through packaging. Key findings reveal that smallholder farmers face significant barriers in accessing markets, high transaction costs, limited capital access, and lack of market information. The paper identifies factors contributing to price instability, such as supply-demand imbalances and poor market information. Analysis of market channels demonstrates that farmers often receive only a fraction of the final retail price due to multiple intermediaries. Results show that value-added products can offer higher returns and extend the market season for agroforestry tree products. Based on these findings, the paper strongly recommends an interventions to strengthen targeted farmer organizations, improve access to market information, and promote value addition activities, which will contribute to poverty reduction and food security in rural communities.

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Agroforestry Market Price Stability in Market Tree Products Value Chain Development

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Journal

Journal of Sustainable Research and Development

Volume (Issue)

1(1), (2025)

Pages

25-30

Published

12-07-2025

How to Cite

Suleiman, H., Abuh, G., & Bello, A. G. (2025). Value Chain Development and Stability in Market Price of Some Agroforestry Tree Products in Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Journal of Sustainable Research and Development, 1(1), 25-30. https://doi.org/10.69739/jsrd.v1i1.395

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