Value Chains research report Tajikistan final - Microfinance Centre
Value Chains research report Tajikistan final - Microfinance Centre
Value Chains research report Tajikistan final - Microfinance Centre
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• Poor using the concentrate feeds;<br />
• Weak financial position of the farmer;<br />
• Lack of quality feed production in <strong>Tajikistan</strong>, little protein feeds are produced;<br />
• Not efficiently using of pastures and lack of infrastructure;<br />
• The housing condition of animals do not meet sanitary standards;<br />
• Lack of knowledge of farmers about the meat breeds, genetics and/or herd health.<br />
• Absence of specialized abattoirs<br />
The value chain is dominated by large butchers who determine demand in the market.<br />
They are the central figure. The second level is the intermediaries and speculators, and<br />
the third levels are farmers. As the rule, intermediaries are very experienced and know<br />
the market conditions accurately.<br />
Beef Production <strong>Value</strong> Chain Financing Opportunities.<br />
• Purchase of superior breeds e.g. fast maturing<br />
• Short-term loans for cattle breeding<br />
• Working capital loans for production (feed, fodder)<br />
• Finance activity of farmers and households on growing, harvesting and storing of<br />
feeds used in beef production,<br />
• Create modern meat storage facilities ensuring the use of refrigeration,<br />
• Support the construction and developing the slaughter houses according sanitary<br />
and hygiene norms.<br />
• Funds are input dealers involved to supply cattle feeding, Premix Feed / Fodder<br />
supply<br />
• Financing construct new, modern slaughter houses<br />
• Provide access medicinal supplies.<br />
• Linkages farmers and slaughter facilities with higher-end retailers to supply<br />
<strong>Tajikistan</strong> quality beef products.<br />
• Investment in slaughterhouse facilities and equipment<br />
• Financing improving housing condition of animals to meet sanitary standards<br />
• Financing farmers who growing feeds and forage<br />
• Loans to Purchase of inputs e.g. feeds<br />
• Construction of a biogas plant<br />
• Equity investment to establish feed manufacture plants or distribution facilities<br />
through the livestock breading farms<br />
• Equity Investment in disease-free and fattening centers<br />
• Microcredit to purchase of preservation and value addition equipment e.g.<br />
freezers, electronic scales and minces<br />
• Loan guarantees / direct financial support to farmers/ farm enterprises<br />
Transferring Knowledge and know-how<br />
• Education and extension on feed and fodder<br />
• Education and promotion of beef genetics and/or herd health.<br />
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