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Assessmentofcamelandcamelmilkmarketingpracticesinanemergingperi-urbanproductionsysteminIsioloCountyKenya

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dc.contributor.author Noor, Issack Mohamed
dc.contributor.author Guliye, Abdi Yakub
dc.contributor.author Tariq, Muhammad
dc.contributor.author Bebe, Bockline Omedo
dc.date.issued 2019-01
dc.date.accessioned 2021-07-09T07:43:43Z
dc.date.available 2021-07-09T07:43:43Z
dc.identifier.uri http://41.89.96.81:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2657
dc.description.abstract Pastoral camel management practices in Kenya, characterised by free herd mobility that enables efficient utilisation of rangeland resources, is progressively restricted to foraging within the vicinity of urban milk market outlets. The emerging peri-urban camel production system (PUCPS) has potential livelihood benefits to households, but adapting herd management practices responsive to market demands is a challenge with implications for its sustained development. This study assessed marketing practices in PUCPS, guided by two research questions. To what extent are (i) camel keepers involved in trading of camel stock and milk? (ii) milk hygiene practices responsive to market demands? Data was obtained from cross-sectional surveys complemented by focus group discussions. Compared to the pastoral production system, the peri-urban system exhibited greater market integration with more milk marketing opportunities, 2.4 times more (25.8% vs 62.8%) steer sales and 2.2 times more heifer purchases for breeding (12.3% vs 27.5%). Camels were sold to meet livelihood needs of the households as well as to raise cash for other direct investments. On the other hand, PUCPS growth is facing market barriers from poor milk hygiene practices. Compared to the pastoral system, the peri-urban system exhibits greater market-oriented production of camel stock and milk. Existing milk hygiene and quality practices are unlikely to meet the safety and quality requirements for urban consumers. Development of organised marketing channels and strengthening of processes that add value to milk would enable camel producers to earn more from their stock and guarantee safety and quality to urban consumers. Keywords: Peri-urban camel production; Market integration; Camel milk; Milk hygiene; Value addition en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Springer Open Journal en_US
dc.subject Camel milk marketing practices en_US
dc.title Assessmentofcamelandcamelmilkmarketingpracticesinanemergingperi-urbanproductionsysteminIsioloCountyKenya en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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