ANALYSIS OF VALUE CHAIN AND SUPPLY CHAIN FOR SMALLHOLDERS
Md. Mahbub Alam
Independent University, Bangladesh
Dhaka, Bangladesh
dralam.mm[at]gmail.com
Abstract
Abstract - The study assesses the tomato supply chain, and identifies opportunities and constraints in the value chain of tomato from farm to market. The Estimated Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) for tomato framing and the value addition of stakeholders along the value chain are also analysed here. The value chain model was endorsed by more than two hundred value chain actors, including consumers, retailers, traders, farmers and officials of the relevant agricultural agency. The data was analysed by using a simple statistical technique. The study results indicate that tomato farming is profitable for smallholders. However, the farmers grasp the lowest stake of the added value, while the retailers enjoy the utmost.
Keywords: Keywords – supply, value, chain, tomato, BCR
Topic: Operation and Supply Chain