Heterogeneous policy preferences of urban poultry farmers in Tigray, Ethiopia: a best–worst scaling approach

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This study investigated policy preferences among 400 urban poultry farmers in Tigray, Ethiopia, using a Best–Worst Scaling approach. Farmers showed strongest preferences for policies on feed quality and safety, digital and financial inclusion, and market and infrastructure access. Significant heterogeneity was observed, with Class 1 farmers being older, more experienced, and subsistence-oriented, while Class 2 farmers were more diversified. The study's limitations include its focus on Tigray urban poultry farmers and cross-sectional data, not assessing long-term impacts or cost-effectiveness.