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Titre : The potential of farmer’s markets in Uganda : a producer’s perspective

Auteur : Nalubowa, Winnie

Université de soutenance : Gent University

Grade : International Master of Science in Rural Development 2022

Résumé
In Uganda, smallholder farmers produce about 70% of the food produce. However, they receive very low prices on sales channels they use and thus continue to struggle to make a livelihood. In order to improve farmers’ livelihoods, other innovative sales channels such as farmers’ markets (FMs) have to be explored. Therefore, this study aims to determine the potential of establishing farmers’ markets in Uganda. For this purpose, a qualitative methodology was used to understand farmers’ perceptions and the factors that could influence the success of the farmers’ markets. Purposive and snowball sampling methods were used in selecting the respondents (farmers and stakeholders). Based on evidence collected through in-depth interviews with both farmers and stakeholders, the findings revealed that respondents had a positive perception of the farmers’ markets, and farmers have an urgent need for other sales channels that could be profitable for them. Respondents defined the factors that could influence the success of the FMs, which included infrastructures in the market, transportation, taxation by the government, and others. Furthermore, the Localized Agri-Food System (LAFS) framework was used to determine the potential of farmer’s markets. It was found that the foundation for establishing farmers’ markets is available however it has to be strengthened especially through improving the coordination between different stakeholders that work with the farmers

Mots clés : Farmers’ markets, Uganda, smallholder farmers, Perception, Localized Agri-food system.

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