SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT ON COFFE MARKET SUPPLYCHAINANAYLSIS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN CASE OF GIDAAYANADISTRICT EAST WOLLEGA ZONE, OROMIA RIGION, ETHIOPIA

Abstract

This study analyzes the cof ee market supply chain of smallholder farmers in GidaAyanaDistrict, Cof ee production is of immense importance to Ethiopia’s economy, makingupalarge portion of GDP, employment and foreign exchange earnings. Smallholder farmers whoaccount for the majority of production have to deal with systemic issues like pricefluctuations, inadequate infrastructure, climate change and a lack of access to credit andmarkets. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study integrates primarydatafrom surveys of 91 farmers and 24 traders with secondary data to map key actors, assesssupply chain dynamics, and identify determinants of market supply. The analysis was doneusing descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models. The results showthat thequantity of cof ee produced, education level, cooperative membership, and access tocredit have positive ef ects on their overall market supply, while distance to markets has aninverserelationship with market participation. A few of the main threats to cof ee productionaretheincreased prevalence of cof ee diseases, climate variability, and lack of administrativeortechnical support for farmers. The opportunity is in the expanding private trader network, , and Ethiopia’s reputation for quality Arabica cof ee. This study calls for policy interventionsto enhance financial services, infrastructure and cooperative governance. Improvingmarket linkages, adopting sustainable practices and capitalizing on Ethiopia’s genetic cof eediversity will be essential to increase smallholder incomes and global competitiveness. Theseinterventions seek to remedy supply chain inef iciencies to pave the way for long-termeconomic growth and increased resilience of livelihoods of actors in Ethiopia’s cof ee sector.