Factors Affecting Production And Market Performance Of Guinea Fowls And Quails In Kenya

Victor Kwesi; Stephen  Ogada; Stephen  Kuria; margaret Oloko; Philip  Oyier; Phillista  Malaki; Emmanuel Ndiema; Vincent Obanda; Bernard  Agwanda; Kisa-Juma  Ngeiywa; Jacqueline  Lichoti; Sheila  Ommeh

doi:10.4314/jagst.v21i1.4

Authors

Victor Kwesi JKUAT
Stephen Ogada Department of Business Administration, School of Business (JKUAT), Kenya
Stephen Kuria Institute for Biotechnology Research, (JKUAT)
Margaret Oloko Department of Business Administration, School of Business (JKUAT), Kenya
Philip Oyier Department of Information, Communication, and Technology, (JKUAT)
Phillista Malaki Department of Zoology, National Museums of Kenya
Emmanuel Ndiema Department of Earth Sciences, National Museums of Kenya
Vincent Obanda Department of Veterinary Services, Kenya Wildlife Service
Bernard Agwanda Department of Zoology, National Museums of Kenya
Kisa-Juma Ngeiywa National Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Kenya
Jacqueline Lichoti National Veterinary Services, State Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Kenya
Sheila Ommeh Institute for Biotechnology Research, (JKUAT)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/jagst.v21i1.4

Keywords:

Agribusiness, emerging livestock, demand, significance

Abstract

Emerging livestock like guinea fowls and quails are important alternative sources of poultry meat and eggs to chicken. These poultry species are also a significant source of income, especially to poor rural farmers. The study surveyed selected regions of Kenya to determine the factors influencing market performance of guinea fowl and quail products. A total of 652 guinea fowl and quail farmers participated in the study through interviews and filling questionnaires. Data was analyzed using quantitative and qualitative procedures where descriptive statistics were conducted by calculating frequencies and percentages. The results identified the main stakeholders in the guinea fowl and quail value chain that play a significant role in influencing their market performance. This study reports that product, market, capital, and technology and disease interrelation factors positively influence the market performance of guinea fowl and quail products. Therefore, it lays the ground to recommend that the involved relevant stakeholders should establish mechanisms that will streamline and improve guinea fowl and quail farming thereby making it sustainable and profitable for Kenyan farmers.

Keywords: Agribusiness, emerging livestock, demand, significance