Analysis on the determinants of post harvest loss of staples on distribution channels at NFRA; a case of maize
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Mzumbe University
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A Dissertation Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for Award
of the Degree of Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain
Management (Msc-PSCM) of Mzumbe University
The purpose of this study was to carry out an economic analysis on the determinants of post-harvest loss. General objective of this study was to analyze determinants on the post-harvest loss of staples through distribution channel of maize crop. The study analyzed the extent of post-harvest loss at different stages of maize distribution, also study aimed to determine the influence of storage, transport and staff knowledge on maize loss. This study was guided by theory of constraints. This study was carried out at National Food Reserving Agency (NFRA) in Tanzania. The study adopted mixed research design. The study targeted population were all staff involved in distribution process of maize at NFRA in all selected area. Probability and non probability sampling were used to draw a sample size of 80 respondents using 30% rule. Questionnaires, interview and documentary review were used to gather data. The study applied descriptive statistics, factor analysis, regression analysis and correlation analysis to analyze data. The study findings revealed that majority of respondents were in strong opinion that to a great extent there is post-harvest loss at different stage of maize distribution. The findings revealed that to great extent storage, transport and staff knowledge influenced post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage. Multiple regression analysis results revealed that 92.6% of variation on post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage explained by storage, transport and staff knowledge. The findings revealed that storage, transport and staff knowledge positively and significantly influence on post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage. Based on the findings, the study recommended that URT government should develop post-harvest models handling system including staff training, transportation system and storage facilities. The study recommended that NFRA should bring more education to staff and farmers and provide marketing information that would empower staff and farmers to adopt new technology.
The purpose of this study was to carry out an economic analysis on the determinants of post-harvest loss. General objective of this study was to analyze determinants on the post-harvest loss of staples through distribution channel of maize crop. The study analyzed the extent of post-harvest loss at different stages of maize distribution, also study aimed to determine the influence of storage, transport and staff knowledge on maize loss. This study was guided by theory of constraints. This study was carried out at National Food Reserving Agency (NFRA) in Tanzania. The study adopted mixed research design. The study targeted population were all staff involved in distribution process of maize at NFRA in all selected area. Probability and non probability sampling were used to draw a sample size of 80 respondents using 30% rule. Questionnaires, interview and documentary review were used to gather data. The study applied descriptive statistics, factor analysis, regression analysis and correlation analysis to analyze data. The study findings revealed that majority of respondents were in strong opinion that to a great extent there is post-harvest loss at different stage of maize distribution. The findings revealed that to great extent storage, transport and staff knowledge influenced post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage. Multiple regression analysis results revealed that 92.6% of variation on post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage explained by storage, transport and staff knowledge. The findings revealed that storage, transport and staff knowledge positively and significantly influence on post-harvest loss of maize at different distribution stage. Based on the findings, the study recommended that URT government should develop post-harvest models handling system including staff training, transportation system and storage facilities. The study recommended that NFRA should bring more education to staff and farmers and provide marketing information that would empower staff and farmers to adopt new technology.
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Determinants of post-harvest loss, National Food Reserving Agency (NFRA)-Tanzania