Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach
In Nicaragua, the production of dairy and beef is the most important source of household income for many smallholder producers. However, erratic volumes and quality of milk limit the participation of small- and medium-scale cattle farmers into higher-value dairy value chains. This research uses a sy...
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| description | In Nicaragua, the production of dairy and beef is the most important source of household income for many smallholder producers. However, erratic volumes and quality of milk limit the participation of small- and medium-scale cattle farmers into higher-value dairy value chains. This research uses a system dynamics (SD) approach to analyze the Matiguás dairy value chain in Nicaragua. The paper presents the conceptual framework of the model and highlights the dynamic processes in the value chain, with a focus on improving feeding systems to achieve higher milk productivity and increased income for producers. The model was developed using a participatory group model building (GMB) technique to jointly conceptualize and validate the model with stakeholders. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3afb4a372ae9407ca34fa74bd34095512022-12-22T00:51:34ZengCentMaInternational Journal on Food System Dynamics1869-69452016-08-017432834010.18461/ijfsd.v7i4.744511Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics ApproachHelene Lie0Karl M Rich1Department of International Environment and Development (Noragric) Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMB) NorwayDepartment of Agribusiness and Markets Lincoln University New ZealandIn Nicaragua, the production of dairy and beef is the most important source of household income for many smallholder producers. However, erratic volumes and quality of milk limit the participation of small- and medium-scale cattle farmers into higher-value dairy value chains. This research uses a system dynamics (SD) approach to analyze the Matiguás dairy value chain in Nicaragua. The paper presents the conceptual framework of the model and highlights the dynamic processes in the value chain, with a focus on improving feeding systems to achieve higher milk productivity and increased income for producers. The model was developed using a participatory group model building (GMB) technique to jointly conceptualize and validate the model with stakeholders.http://centmapress.ilb.uni-bonn.de/ojs/index.php/fsd/article/view/598System dynamicsvalue chaingroup model buildingdairyNicaragua |
| spellingShingle | Helene Lie Karl M Rich Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach International Journal on Food System Dynamics System dynamics value chain group model building dairy Nicaragua |
| title | Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach |
| title_full | Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach |
| title_fullStr | Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach |
| title_short | Modeling Dynamic Processes in Smallholder Dairy Value Chains in Nicaragua: A System Dynamics Approach |
| title_sort | modeling dynamic processes in smallholder dairy value chains in nicaragua a system dynamics approach |
| topic | System dynamics value chain group model building dairy Nicaragua |
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