M.D. García-Brenes, P. Rallo, F.J. Arenas-Arenas, A. Morales-Sillero
y M.P. Suárez
Issue:
111-3 (272-289)
Topic:
Agricultural Economics
Keywords:
Value chain, distribution, price formation, cooperatives, services.
Summary:
Andalusia is the second largest citrus producer in Spain, and thus, the citrus industry has an extraordinary
economic and social importance in the region. However, the citrus value chain comprises a scattered
primary sector in contrast to a very concentrated and well organized purchase and distribution
sector, as well as a non-transparent market. The aim of this research was to explore the information
needs of the different agents in the citrus value chain and to study the possibilities of implementing a virtual
platform to share information in order to improve their marketing decisions. Primary sources
were used for this work: a survey was conducted among citrus production experts in Andalusia. Survey
results were analysed according to the legal nature and the activity of the respondents. The strategic
action of implementing an information platform may be feasible since a clear demand for information
has been detected from the survey population which represents 65% of the Andalusia citrus
production. In addition, a public-private management model was preferred by the respondents to control
the platform although the responsibility for it should be private. The majority of respondents would
be willing to pay for the services provided by the platform, although some aspects regarding access restrictions
service quality and price should be considered.
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