Study of the goat meat commodity subsector in Zimbabwe

Abstract

This study presents the goat sector in Zimbabwe with special emphasis on Masvingo Province and uses the production/marketing channel as an analysis tool. Following a brief explanation for this choice and a description of the methodology tools two channel models are proposed. The second more powerful model is discussed in relation with costs/returns. In conclusion, such an analysis reveals distinct players, who will help implement development activities aiming at strengthening goat meat marketing channels and increasing smallholders’ income.