The Arduous Journey for a Tropical Farmer
May 18, 2007| |
It would take long before food producers in developing countries can compete effectively in the world market, according to researchers at Wageningen University who studied the production chains of various food produce in different countries in the tropics. The study shows that a more integrated government policy ensures a better quality control. National institutes also play a role in quality control and improvement, as seen from research on cacao production in Ghana and pineapple production in Ivory Coast. Gains can still be made in various areas, such as an improved coordination of prices, clearer codes of conduct, better understanding of the market, risk management, and cooperation between small producers.
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