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Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Stakes for Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania

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dc.creator Rutasitara, Longinus
dc.creator Selejio, Onesmo
dc.date 2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date 2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date 2010
dc.date.accessioned 2018-03-27T09:04:59Z
dc.date.available 2018-03-27T09:04:59Z
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1927
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1927
dc.description full text can be accessed at thje following link https://idl-bnc.idrc.ca/dspace/handle/10625/42202
dc.description Declining proceeds from traditional agricultural exports have prompted poor countries to seek alternative exports in form of “non-traditional agricultural exports” . This paper examines the prospects for exports of fresh fruits and vegetables (FFVs) with a particular focus on how the stakes of smallholder farmers can be improved. Basing on a review of literature, it identifies the main challenges from the international trade regimes affecting FFV exports from developing countries as being stringent quality, health and environmental standards. Lessons for good production and marketing practices are noted that can improve the capacity of developing countries to attain the required standards. For Tanzania, existing information about FFV export performance sheds light on the major constraints and opportunities for FFVs around five agro-climatic zones and major export outlets. Policy and research issues that need priority attention for the development of FFV exports are then discussed as well as the possibility of developing the domestic market for FFVs.
dc.description IDRC
dc.language en
dc.publisher UTAFITI Journal of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.relation Vol. 8.1 (2010): 1-21;
dc.subject exports horticulture
dc.subject Tanzania smallholder farmers
dc.title Export of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Stakes for Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania
dc.type Journal Article, Peer Reviewed


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