Factors Affecting Coffee Value Chain Activities In Case of Torban Anfillo Farmers Cooperative Union, Kellem Wollega Zone.

Abstract

Coffee sector has contributing a substantial value to the livelihood of the rural people. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting the coffee value chain in case of Torban Anfillo Farmers Cooperative Union in Oromia regional state, Kellem Wollega zone, Anfillo district. The study employed random sampling technique to select three sample kebeles from the total of twenty one kebeles from selected coffee producing kebeles. Primary data was collected from 269 members of Torban Anfillo Farmers Cooperative Union. Secondary data was mainly gathered from Official documents of Torban Anfillo Cooperative Union Office. Descriptive statistics, Correlation and multiple regression analysis methods were employed to analayze data. The result of the study revealed that the related factors of socio-economic, marketing, organizational and financial roles were significantly affected the coffee value chain of the Torban Anfillo cooperative union.Therefore,findings of the study identified that socio economic,marketing,financial and organizational roles are contributing to coffee value chain development. Finally, access to marketing information and infrastructure, Support of financial institution in encouraging modern farming of coffee and efficiency in coffee production are need more emphasis to enhance value adding of coffee in the study area.