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Overview1.0 INTRODUCTION This study was conducted to examine tomato value chain in Mvomero district in Morogoro region in 2007-08. The main objective of the study was to generate information that would inform policies and strategies for adding value to the existing value chain for tomato in Mvomero district. 1.1 Results of hypotheses test In attempting to evaluate gross margins accrued by different actors it was hypothesized that middlemen have high gross margin compared to farmers. The null hypothesis was rejected because middlemen received small gross margins 1.2 Problems facing tomato farmers and traders Water scarcity was mentioned to be a critical problem among farmers especially during dry season. Seasonality of tomato production was listed as another major problem facing tomato marketers. Also high transport costs, Traders reported this is due to the reason that traders incurred a number of transaction costs. 2.0 AREAS OF IMMEDIATE APPLICATION OF THE RESULTS Policy makers and other stakeholders to encourage investment in tomato processing industry in the study area. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Adella Ng'atigwaPublisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Imprint: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 0.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.118kg ISBN: 9783838384061ISBN 10: 3838384067 Pages: 72 Publication Date: 28 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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