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Groundnut Production and Storage in the Sahel: Challenges and Opportunities in the Maradi and Zinder Regions of Niger

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  • Ousmane Bakoye
  • Ibrahim Baoua
  • Lawali Sitou
  • Mahamane Rabé Moctar
  • Laouali Amadou
  • Anastasia W. Njoroge
  • Larry L. Murdock
  • Dieudonne Baributsa

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Groundnut Arachis hypogaea (L.), is an important legume crop after cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L. Walp) in Niger. However, there has been a decline in its economic importance due to several challenges. A survey of 800 farmers was conducted in 40 villages in the Maradi and Zinder regions to assess constraints and opportunities to improve groundnut production and marketing. Average land size and yield varied by region- 1.3 ha per farmer and 461.3 kg ha-1 in Maradi, and 1.7 ha per farmer and 417.2 kg ha-1 in Zinder. Insect pests (aphids) were the most important production constraint. Groundnut is typically stored for six to eight months after harvest but 91% of farmers do not take any precautions to protect the grain. Storage enables farmers to earn high profit margins of up to 33 and 113% for unshelled and shelled groundnuts, respectively. Most farmers (71.5%) sell their groundnut in unshelled form in local and urban markets. Traders are the main buyers according to 61.7% of farmers while processors were mentioned as purchasers by less than 20%. Sales are mostly done by individual farmers while very little is sold through cooperatives. Given that groundnut is a profitable crop adapted to the Sahelian zone, there is need to improve its production, storage, and value addition through processing.

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  • Ousmane Bakoye & Ibrahim Baoua & Lawali Sitou & Mahamane Rabé Moctar & Laouali Amadou & Anastasia W. Njoroge & Larry L. Murdock & Dieudonne Baributsa, 2024. "Groundnut Production and Storage in the Sahel: Challenges and Opportunities in the Maradi and Zinder Regions of Niger," Journal of Agricultural Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 11(4), pages 1-25, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:ibn:jasjnl:v:11:y:2024:i:4:p:25
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