Pro-Poor Value Chain Development for Apis cerana Honey: Potential Benefits to Smallholder Apis cerana Beekeepers in the Hindu Kush Himalaya; ICIMOD Research Report 2017/3

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. Partap ◽  
C. E. Halder ◽  
J.K. Rema ◽  
K. R. Gurung ◽  
N. B. Tamang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Research Report ◽  
Hindu Kush ◽  
Potential Benefits

The Status of Glacial Lakes in the Hindu Kush Himalaya - ICIMOD Research Report 2018/1

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. B. Maharjan ◽  
P. K. Mool ◽  
W. Lizong ◽  
G. Xiao ◽  
F. Shrestha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Research Report ◽  
Glacial Lakes ◽  
Hindu Kush ◽  
The Status

scholarly journals The morphometric affinities of Apis cerana of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan regions of western Asia

Apidologie ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Radloff ◽  
Randall Hepburn ◽  
Stefan Fuchs
Keyword(s):  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Western Asia ◽  
Hindu Kush

Enhancing socioeconomic resilience and climate adaptation through value chain development of mountain products in Hindu Kush Himalayas

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saranjam M. Baig ◽  
Aftab A. Khan ◽  
Amjad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Zafar Khan ◽  
Sultan Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Climate Adaptation ◽  
Hindu Kush

Value Chain Analysis of Honey Sub-sector in Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Padam Lal Bhandari ◽  
Rishi Ram Kattel
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Apis Cerana ◽  
Retail Price ◽  
Global Markets ◽  
Business Enterprise ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Average Income ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Secondary Information

Beekeeping is a low investment and low input business enterprise with immediate return. However, very few researches has been done on value chain analysis of honey sub-sector in Nepal. Such a backdrop, this research gauges the value chain of honey in Nepal focusing value chain function, actors/products flow and enabling business in 2018. Both primary and secondary information were collected using different research instruments in 2018. This study revealed that Apis cerana was the major honey-bee reared in Pyuthan district and about 50% youth were engaged in beekeeping business. Each household have an average of 32 hives ranging from 15 to 80 hives. Average 32 kg honey was consumed at HHs level and 239 kg was sold. The average wholesale rate of honey at farm gate was about NPR 400-450 (USD 3.6-4.1) per kg with the retail price rate was NPR 500 (USD 4.5). An average income earned from honey sale was NPR 60000 (USD 545) per annum ranging from NPR 20000 to 120000. Majority of the beekeepers received training whereas none of them have done insurance. About 55% of the beekeepers have taken loan from saving groups and cooperatives or MFIs. There has not any provision of grading, processing and labelling of the product at producer’s point in the study area.  The main threats of beekeeping came from loss of habitat, disease, pest and enemies. This research suggests to develop upgrading practices with facilitation of basic value chain practices for promotion of high-quality Nepali honey at global markets. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 8(1): 83-95

scholarly journals Value chain analysis of mangrove forests in central Mozambique: Uses, stakeholders and income

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
Vilma Machava-António ◽  
Salomão O. Bandeira ◽  
Célia C. Macamo ◽  
Rosalina Mahanzule
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Mangrove Forests ◽  
Value Chain Analysis ◽  
Wood Harvesting ◽  
Honey Production ◽  
Wood Extraction ◽  
Chain Analysis ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Domestic Use ◽  
Commercially Important

This study aims at documenting the value chain derived from mangrove forests in selected sites in central Mozambique (Zambezi Delta, Nhangau and Chiveve River), through the identification of the services delivered by mangrove forests and assessment of stakeholder’s engagement within the value chain. Furthermore, this work evaluates the income pathways as well as the current and potential benefits of different stakeholders and the socio-economic sustainability of mangroves in the three regions. Zambezi Delta is one of largest mangrove swamps in Africa and Chiveve is located in Beira City, impacted by Cyclone Idai in 2019. The main benefits obtained by the communities both in the Zambezi Delta and Nhangau were derived from commercially important wood extraction and honey production for domestic use. Within the Zambezi Delta, profit for small mangrove poles accrued at the wholesale level (82.6%), while that for large poles accrued to harvesters (125.0%), after a small initial direct investment. At Nhangau, small poles fetched profits of 17%, medium poles 11.5%, and large poles 24%; for charcoal, the greatest portion of profits went to retailers at 50%. Men were mostly involved in mangrove wood harvesting for commercial purposes, while women collected firewood mainly for domestic use. At the Chiveve, the community benefited predominantly from non-extractable services such as flooding control, water purification, nursery grounds for fisheries and aesthetic beauty. It is suggested that Mozambique mangrove forests are valued at USD 2 400 per hectare per year. This monetary accounting can be used to inform decision making on mangrove management and to improve the performance of the value chain and the wellbeing of local communities.

Reaping the potential benefits of amaranth: value chain challenges ahead for Kenya

2015 ◽  
pp. 191-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
E.M. Nzomo ◽  
A. Ariyawardana ◽  
D.N. Sila ◽  
J.N. Sellahewa
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Potential Benefits

scholarly journals Climate Change, Mountain Food Systems, and Emerging Opportunities: A Study from the Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir Landscape, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3057
Author(s):  
Abid Hussain ◽  
Faisal Mueen Qamar ◽  
Lipy Adhikari ◽  
Asif Iqbal Hunzai ◽  
Atta ur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Food Systems ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Local People ◽  
Hindu Kush ◽  
Impacts Of Climate Change

This study investigated the mountain food systems in the Hindu Kush Karakoram Pamir Landscape (HKPL) in Pakistan. It analyzed the impacts of climate change on agriculture and livestock and identified key opportunities which can be tapped into to improve sustainability in food systems. The study applied a “multiple case studies approach” and collected data from four study sites at different altitudes, using the method of slow focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and non-participant observation. Findings revealed that the contribution of local agriculture and livestock to people’s food consumption has gradually declined, increasing their dependence on external food items. Local food systems are losing diversity, which has negatively impacted people’s dietary diversity. The youth has lost interest in agriculture due to low productivity and profitability in a high altitude village—Misgar (≈3200 m above sea level). In all sites, local people perceived mixed impacts (both positive and negative) of climate change on food systems. Climate change together with enhanced use of pesticides and inorganic fertilizers, high yielding seed, and improved farm management have positive, and climate-attributed increase in crop pest attacks has negative impact on crop productivity. Moreover, local people perceived negative impacts of climate change on pastures and water availability in traditional irrigation systems without significant influence on crop and livestock productivity. In food systems, these are needed to maximize benefits from the local potential for organic production, livestock integration, value chain development, traditional food crops, medicinal plants, and protected vegetables cultivation to reduce the vulnerability of food systems to climactic and economic shocks, and improve the sustainability.

scholarly journals Potential Benefits of the EAPI Agro-processing Skills Training Course on Micro, Small, and Medium Scale (MSMEs) Agro-processors in Uganda

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 70
Author(s):  
Julia Kigozi ◽  
Emmanuel Baidhe ◽  
Isaac Oluk ◽  
Ivan Mukisa ◽  
Charles Muyanja ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Medium Scale ◽  
Value Chain Management ◽  
Potential Benefits ◽  
Descriptive Scale

Micro, Small, and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Uganda contribute significantly to socio-economic growth and development. Several training programs have been organized to upgrade the skills and competencies of personnel in these agro-processing enterprises but these often lack a wholistic approach. An Empowerment of the Agro-Processing Industry (EAPI) training was organised to include eight modules covering the key concepts necessary for an agro-processor. These included; food process and value-chain management, product optimization, national and international food standards, Good Management Practices (GMP) and hygienic food processing, quality control, waste management, infrastructure development for food production and food product marketing. This study assessed the potential benefits of the EAPI training on 40 agro-processors from 40 selected agro-processing facilities. Upon completion of a three-day skills development training, MSME practitioners were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Descriptive, scale, and thematic analysis were used in the study. The questionnaire used was reliable (Cronbach’s coefficient alpha for relevancy = 0.873). Agro-processors found all modules relevant with an average score ranging between 8.7 and 9.5 on a scale of 10. Increase in knowledge, and interaction between stakeholders were the most outstanding potential benefits of the training. Respondents anticipated improving their operations after the training. Provision of handouts, increasing the number of days for the training, and simplifying the language of delivery were some of the suggested improvements. The study suggests that trainings of this nature could improve operations at different agro-processing facilities.

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