@article{Gyau:160549,
      recid = {160549},
      author = {Gyau, Amos},
      title = {Unravelling the potential of neglected tree species for  income generation: The case of Catha edulis in West Shewa  zone of Ethiopia},
      address = {2013},
      number = {309-2016-5155},
      pages = {20},
      year = {2013},
      abstract = {Agriculture is an important part of Ethiopia’s economy  constituting a significant proportion of Gross Domestic  Product (GDP) and total export. The method of agricultural  production in Ethiopia has resulted in increasing  deforestation and degradation. Among others, Agroforestry  has been considered as a potential alternative to address  the increasing deforestation and degradation. Khat (Catha  edulis), an indigenous shrub species offers the potential  to be intercropped with other food crops in an agroforestry  system. The aim of this article is to assess the  competitiveness of Khat production as a complementary  source of income for farmers in the West Shaw region of  Ethiopia. Three focus group discussions (FGD) with 14 Khat  producers per FGD were conducted in 3 villages in West  Shewa and East Wollega zones in the Oromia region of  Ethiopia. In addition, key informant interviews with  traders were conducted to obtain further information about  Khat production and marketing. Data was analyzed using  Porters’ five forces framework. The results indicate that  demand exceeds its current supply and farmers have power to  determine the price. However, there is high level of  competition among traders in sourcing from the farmers  leading to price war among traders. The agro ecological  suitability for Khat production in the area indicates that  more farmers can produce it if the awareness of its market  potential is built. However, with the high level of demand  and existence of export market, supply can be absorbed. We  conclude that Khat can be promoted as a profitable crop for  agroforestry practice in Ethiopia.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/160549},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.160549},
}