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COVID-19, domestic agricultural supply chains and food security: the case of Fiji

Gounder, Neelesh N. and Kumar, Salesh (2022) COVID-19, domestic agricultural supply chains and food security: the case of Fiji. Australasian Agribusiness Perspectives, 25 (8). pp. 162-172. ISSN 2209-6612

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Abstract

In this paper the impact of COVID-19 on domestic agricultural supply chains in Fiji is studied using the
Sigatoka Valley (the main vegetable production centre of Fiji) and the municipal market in Sigatoka town as a case study. A survey of farmers and markets vendors was carried out to collect data to map out key impacts (and challenges) faced by farmers and vendors in either producing or sourcing
produce for sale to customers. Analysis of survey data reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has delivered shocks to both the supply and the demand side of the agricultural supply chain. Policy implications are also discussed.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions
S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions: School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE)
Depositing User: Neelesh Gounder
Date Deposited: 05 Jan 2023 01:03
Last Modified: 05 Jan 2023 01:03
URI: https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/13810

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