Niger Staple Food and Livestock Market Fundamentals September 2017
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NIGER STAPLE FOOD AND LIVESTOCK MARKET FUNDAMENTALS SEPTEMBER 2017 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by Chemonics International Inc. for the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), contract number AID-OAA-I-12-00006. The authors’ views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States government. FEWS NET NIGER Staple Food and Livestock Market Fundamentals 2017 About FEWS NET Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) provides early warning and integrated, forward-looking analysis of the many factors that contribute to food insecurity. FEWS NET aims to inform decision makers and contribute to their emergency response planning; support partners in conducting early warning analysis and forecasting; and provide technical assistance to partner-led initiatives. To learn more about the FEWS NET project, please visit www.fews.net. Disclaimer This publication was prepared under the United States Agency for International Development Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Indefinite Quantity Contract, AID-OAA-I-12-00006. The authors’ views expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States government. Acknowledgements FEWS NET gratefully acknowledges the network of partners in Niger who contributed their time, analysis, and data to make this report possible. Cover photos @ FEWS NET and Flickr Creative Commons. Famine Early Warning Systems Network ii FEWS NET NIGER Staple Food and Livestock Market Fundamentals 2017 Table of Contents Executive Summary ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Key concepts ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 1. Niger Staple Food and Livestock Market Fundamentals ......................................................................................................... 8 1.1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.2. National food supply .................................................................................................................................................. 8 1.3. National food demand ............................................................................................................................................... 9 1.4. National food trade .................................................................................................................................................... 9 2. Cross-cutting Issues ........................................................................................................................................................... 12 2.1. Geography and climate ............................................................................................................................................ 12 2.2. Agricultural potential and challenges....................................................................................................................... 12 2.3. Vulnerability to natural hazards ............................................................................................................................... 13 2.4. Macroeconomic and political environment ............................................................................................................. 13 2.5. Regional integration and trade ................................................................................................................................ 14 2.6. Economic linkages with Nigeria ................................................................................................................................ 15 2.7. Social context ........................................................................................................................................................... 15 2.8. Livelihoods................................................................................................................................................................ 16 2.9. Poverty and food security ........................................................................................................................................ 16 2.10. Transportation and storage ................................................................................................................................. 17 2.11. Agriculture sector governance and disaster risk preparedness ........................................................................... 18 2.12. Sector-based policies ........................................................................................................................................... 19 2.13. Disaster response and national strategic grain reserves ..................................................................................... 20 2.14. Conflict and markets ............................................................................................................................................ 21 3. Millet and Sorghum ........................................................................................................................................................... 22 3.1. Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................ 22 3.2. Production ................................................................................................................................................................ 22 3.3. Structure and conduct of the marketing system ...................................................................................................... 23 3.4. Performance of the marketing system ..................................................................................................................... 23 4. Rice .................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 4.1. Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................ 26 4.2. Production ................................................................................................................................................................ 26 4.3. Structure and conduct of the marketing system ...................................................................................................... 27 4.4. Performance of the marketing system ..................................................................................................................... 28 5. Maize ................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 5.1. Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................ 31 5.2. Production ................................................................................................................................................................ 31 5.3. Structure and conduct of the marketing system ...................................................................................................... 32 Famine Early Warning Systems Network iii FEWS NET NIGER Staple Food and Livestock Market Fundamentals 2017 5.4. Performance of the marketing system ..................................................................................................................... 32 6. Oilseeds and refined edible oils ........................................................................................................................................ 35 6.1. Consumption ............................................................................................................................................................ 35 6.2. Production ................................................................................................................................................................ 36 6.3. Structure and conduct of the marketing system ...................................................................................................... 36 6.4. Performance of the marketing system ..................................................................................................................... 37 7. Cowpeas ............................................................................................................................................................................ 38 7.1. Consumption ...........................................................................................................................................................