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Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Meat Value Addition by Rural Agribusinesses in Kenya
P.M. Ngore, P.M. Mshenga, G Owuor and B. K. Mutai
Corresponding Author: Patrick Muthee Ngore
Submitted: 2011 August, 01
Accepted: 2011 September, 25
Published: 2011 November, 20 |
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The aim of this study was to determine and quantify the socio-economic factors influencing decision
by meat agribusiness operators to add value to their products, describe and characterize the existing systems
of value addition in rural Kenya. The study carried out a census of 120 butchery operators in Igembe north
district. Data was collected with the help of a structured questionnaire. Using a probit model to evaluate the
socioeconomic factors influencing the decision to add value, the study found that credit, management’s level
of education and age significantly influenced the decision to engage in value addition. The study therefore
recommends policy interventions to enhance access to credit, reduce illiteracy levels among rural entrepreneurs
through training and extension services.
Key words: Agribusiness, butchery, entrepreneur, probit, value addition, ,
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P.M. Ngore, P.M. Mshenga, G Owuor and B. K. Mutai, . Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Meat Value Addition by Rural Agribusinesses in Kenya. Current Research Journal of Social Sciences, (6): 453-464.
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