Moroccan Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

Vol. 12 No. 4 (2024): (December 2024)
Crop Production and Environment

Characterization of the value chain and financial profitability of neglected and underutilized crops in the Sahelian zone: Case of Corchorus olitorius in the Agadez region of Niger

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  • Rahila MAAZOU,
  • Abdourhimou AMADOU ISSOUFOU,
  • Mamadou ADAM,
  • Habou RABIOU,
  • Ali MAHAMANE
Rahila MAAZOU Institut Supérieur en Environnement et Écologie, Université de Diffa, Diffa, Niger
Abdourhimou AMADOU ISSOUFOU Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques et Ecologique, Université de Diffa, Diffa, Niger
Mamadou ADAM Institut National de la Recherche Agronomiques du Niger, Niamey, Niger
Habou RABIOU Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques et Ecologique, Université de Diffa, Diffa, Niger
Ali MAHAMANE Faculté des Sciences et Technique, Université de Abdou Moumouni, Niamey, Niger

Published 2024-11-21

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Abstract

The development of some under-utilized species is one of the actions for crop diversification in certain localities of northern Niger. However, this study focuses on the valorization of Corchorus olitorius products and by-products in the Agadez region. The methodology was based on rapid market assessment (RMA), through the calculation of Value Added (VA), net income and the cost-benefit ratio. We also conducted stakeholder interviews. The data followed a functional and financial analysis. It is based on the collection of data from stakeholders in this value chain, notably production, marketing, processing and consumption. The results showed that production (100%) and marketing are carried out by men, and processing by women (100%). Average production is 272 tonnes of dried Corchorus olitorius, most of which is destined for marketing. Adding value to Corchorus olitorius is profitable for all players in the value chain, whatever the time of year. The results show that the NPV varies from year to year. Producers investing 1 FCFA would earn 1.5 FCFA during the high production period and 3.3 FCFA during the low production period. This study should make it possible to initiate a better policy for valuing this species, by involving the main players in its exploitation.

Keywords: Corchorus olitorius, value chain, profitability, Niger

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