Journal of Rangeland

Nomads use natural supplements to feed their livestock and they avoid consuming hormones and other chemical synthetic compounds, hence their organic production has high potential for commercialization and marketing. This study aimed to assess the social and economical characteristics of nomads affecting their participation to establish local dairy markets in Kerman province. Random sampling was used to collect 366 questionnaires from Soleimani, Mehni, Kochomye, Jabalbarezi and Ayeneye tribes in 2015. The results showed that nomads WTA (Willingness to Pay) are about 22600 Rials per one litter milk in local markets.  Logit model indicated that the nomad’s livestock number, age, marital status, education, family size, annual income and expenditure have significant effect on their WTA. This study showed that local markets can be established with active nomad’s participation. Appropriate pricing policy for nomad’s organic products in the local markets will empower nomads and will improve their social status.