Value chain analysis of the sheep sector in Salinas, San Luis Potosí, México
Abstract
The concept of value chain has been used for diagnosis and
identification of solutions to problems that a particular activity
faces. In this research study we analyze the value chain
from the approach of social integration and establishment
of links between actors who intervene: producers, retailers,
wholesalers, transformers, marketers and local organizations.
The methodology used includes: 1) identifying the sector; 2)
identifying agents; 3) value chain analysis; 4) agent analysis;
and, 5) cooperation strategy. The research was carried out
in the municipality of Salinas, San Luis Potosí, México. Field
information was obtained through surveys and structured
interviews. Data point out that the sheep sector’s value chain in
Salinas has a low level of competitiveness. Also, it is disjointed
with regards to both horizontal and vertical relations. It is
advisable to encourage training and technical assistance in the
different areas of species management: feeding, reproduction,
product transformation and marketing.
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