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

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dc.creatorRutasitara, Longinus
dc.creatorSelejio, Onesmo
dc.date2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date2010
dc.date.accessioned2018-03-27T09:04:59Z
dc.date.available2018-03-27T09:04:59Z
dc.descriptionfull text can be accessed at thje following link https://idl-bnc.idrc.ca/dspace/handle/10625/42202
dc.descriptionDeclining 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.descriptionIDRC
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1927
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1927
dc.languageen
dc.publisherUTAFITI Journal of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
dc.relationVol. 8.1 (2010): 1-21;
dc.subjectexports horticulture
dc.subjectTanzania smallholder farmers
dc.titleExport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Stakes for Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Reviewed

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