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

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dc.contributor.authorRutasitara, Longinus
dc.contributor.authorSelejio, Onesmo
dc.date.accessioned2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date.available2016-05-09T20:25:50Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.descriptionfull text can be accessed at thje following link https://idl-bnc.idrc.ca/dspace/handle/10625/42202
dc.description.abstractDeclining 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.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipIDRCen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11810/1927
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUTAFITI Journal of Faculty of Arts and Social Sciencesen_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol. 8.1 (2010): 1-21;
dc.subjectexports horticultureen_US
dc.subjectTanzania smallholder farmersen_US
dc.titleExport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Stakes for Smallholder Farmers in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeJournal Article, Peer Revieweden_US
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