Middle Rima Valley Irrigation Scheme (MRVIS) and Rice Value Chain system: Implications for Rice Value Chain Upgrading in Sokoto State Nigeria
Keywords:
SWOT Analysis, rice value chain system, Middle Rima Valley Irrigation SchemeAbstract
The main aim of this study is to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of the rice value chain in Goronyo, Sokoto State, Nigeria. The participants include both direct and indirect actors. A two stage approach including a qualitative analysis through SWOT matrix and quantitative analysis using strategic orientation round were used. With respect to the internal factors, the five most important strengths of the Goronyo rice value chain are good health, availability/use of irrigation system, availability of small capital, profitability of the business and availability of raw materials., while the five most important weaknesses are lack of proper and organized cooperative societies, difficulties in timely accessing inputs, lack of knowledge on improved practices, non-existence of improved drying equipment, low quality of the milled rice supplied. Concerning external factors, the five most important opportunities are the existence of improved/modern equipment for each segment of Rice Value Chain (RVC), job creation, government desire to support rice value chains, availability of markets and existence of companies producing branded rice while the five most important threats are seasonal water scarcity, insecurity in the area, desertification (climate change), pest attacks and farmer-herder conflicts. Further analysis of the Strategic Orientation Round (SOR) suggests that the best strategy in the rice value chain is the offensive strategy exploiting strengths to take advantage from the opportunities. However, many actions need to be implemented to help actors to take profit from these opportunities.
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