The marketing of livestock in South Africa's developing areas: a case study of the role of speculators, auctioneers, butchers and private buyers in Lebowa

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dc.contributor.author Nkosi, S.A.
dc.contributor.author Kirsten, Johann F.
dc.date.accessioned 2007-05-14T08:22:12Z
dc.date.available 2007-05-14T08:22:12Z
dc.date.issued 1993-12
dc.description For more information on the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa or subscription to Agrekon, visit http://www.aeasa.org.za en
dc.description.abstract Despite the important social and cultural value of livestock, especially cattle, there is a growing tendency amongst rural households to sell livestock. This paper is based on research into livestock marketing in developing areas. The research investigates the reasons for selling and marketing channels used by rural households. This paper specifically considers the role of speculators, auctioneers and butchers in the marketing of livestock in developing areas. The increasing popularity of private sales is discussed and analyzed. These different outlets serve as the major marketing channels for livestock producers in developing areas. In marketing their livestock through the different channels, farmers experience a range of problems and constraints. The paper analyses these constraints and also shows how these affect the farmers’ choice of a particular marketing outlet. The paper emphasises that farmers do not have access to market information, whereas the speculators do have access. It is therefore concluded that the marketing of livestock in developing areas can be improved through addressing the various problems. en
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dc.identifier.citation Nkosi, S.A. & Kirsten, J.F. (1993). The marketing of livestock in South Africa's developing areas: a case study of the role of speculators, auctioneers, butchers and private buyers in Lebowa. Agrekon, 32(4), 230-237. [http://www.aeasa.org.za] en
dc.identifier.issn 0303-1853
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/2263/2377
dc.language.iso en en
dc.publisher Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa en
dc.rights AEASA en
dc.subject Rural farmers en
dc.subject Developing areas en
dc.subject Marketing stakeholders en
dc.subject.lcsh Livestock -- Marketing -- Lebowa
dc.title The marketing of livestock in South Africa's developing areas: a case study of the role of speculators, auctioneers, butchers and private buyers in Lebowa en
dc.type Postprint Article en


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