Gum and Resin Production and Marketing: Implications for Pastoral Livelihood in Adadle District, Somali Region, Ethiopia

Both locally and nationally, Ethiopia’s gum resin sector has a substantial economic impact. Even though collecting selling is one of the main livelihood activities in remote pastoral areas, there are few case studies that adequately reflect national realities. Therefore, goal this study to pinpoint evaluate production sale, as well any implications for livelihood, Adadle district Somali Region. purposive random sampling techniques were employed. The primary data gathering technique used household surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups, market direct observation, surveys community-based organizations. Multiple response tests, one-way ANOVA, descriptive statistics SPSS Version 26 statistically analyze collected data. discovered many Acacia, Boswellia, Commiphora tree species employed resin. It was also found natural oozing artificial tapping methods harvesting average amount resin/frankincense harvested annually by each family 219.82 kg 58.27 kg, respectively, with being substantially higher ( p 0.05 ) than harvesting. recurrent drought, season, awareness level harvesters on taping factors affecting quantity quality production. annual income from 18,684 Ethiopian Birr 43,704 Birr, respectively. mean larger id="M2"> gum. chain area comprises eight actors five channels. research demonstrates made pay basic necessities family, save money health care medications, social concerns educational expenses. Recurrent lack access expertise, institutional cooperatives, infrastructure facilities all determined be obstacles sale Generally, resources should conserved interventions done ensure sustainability resource base improve potential. Proper introduced enhance potential, information ensured maximize producers’ share insured maximizing producers.