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Hosseinpour H, Rezvani M, DarbanAstaneh A. Analysis of the Grape Supply Chain and Development Challenges in Rural Areas of Kouhmareh, Kouhchenar County. serd 2025; 14 (52) : 3
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1- Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
2- Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran ,astaneali@ut.ac.ir
2- Department of Human Geography, Faculty of Geography, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran ,
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Objective: The agricultural supply chain plays a crucial role in business development and food security. This study analyzes the current state of the grape supply chain, identifies its challenges at various stages, and evaluates performance differences among villages in the Kouhmareh district.
Methods: This study utilized both documentary and survey-based approaches. Data were collected through validated questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS for statistical tests and ArcMap (IDW tool) for spatial distribution mapping. The statistical population comprised 793 grape producers in Kouhmareh, with a sample of 260 selected using Cochran's formula.
Results: The supply of inputs such as suitable seedlings, water, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as planting, storage, and harvesting stages, were found to be in relatively good condition. In contrast, access to cold storage, grading, packaging, processing, advertising, branding, and marketing was deemed inadequate. Spatial analysis showed that villages in the eastern part of the district (e.g., Dosiran, Baghestan Kandei, and Baghestan Abul Hayat) had better conditions, while northern, southern, and western areas lagged behind.
Conclusions: The grape supply chain in Kouhmareh faces significant infrastructure and marketing challenges. Improving access to post-harvest facilities, processing units, and promotional mechanisms is essential to strengthen the supply chain, reduce market inefficiencies, and stabilize prices.
Methods: This study utilized both documentary and survey-based approaches. Data were collected through validated questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS for statistical tests and ArcMap (IDW tool) for spatial distribution mapping. The statistical population comprised 793 grape producers in Kouhmareh, with a sample of 260 selected using Cochran's formula.
Results: The supply of inputs such as suitable seedlings, water, fertilizers, and pesticides, as well as planting, storage, and harvesting stages, were found to be in relatively good condition. In contrast, access to cold storage, grading, packaging, processing, advertising, branding, and marketing was deemed inadequate. Spatial analysis showed that villages in the eastern part of the district (e.g., Dosiran, Baghestan Kandei, and Baghestan Abul Hayat) had better conditions, while northern, southern, and western areas lagged behind.
Conclusions: The grape supply chain in Kouhmareh faces significant infrastructure and marketing challenges. Improving access to post-harvest facilities, processing units, and promotional mechanisms is essential to strengthen the supply chain, reduce market inefficiencies, and stabilize prices.
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