This report deals with the possibilities of organic rice
production in developing countries under fair trade conditions -
conditions which assures the producer a fair price for the
delivered product.It is concluded that the following points should
be worked with when carrying out such a project:1. Local
certification is desirable from socio-economic considerations.2.
Local work up of the products is likewise desirable for
socio-economis reasons.3. The establishment of grower groups can
ease the two points above.4. Education of the farmers with regard
to understanding the organic production method and the learning of
soil improvement techniques.In connection with the choice of area
it is concluded that the naturally most stable areas are also the
most favourable for organic production.With regards to the
ownership af the area which is chosen for organic production it is
evaluated that the small family run production areas will have the
most socio-economic advantages of such a project as the outcome
can rise and the economic advantages will benefit the farmers
directly. The economic advantages will be a result of the money
saved by not having to buy inputs, the higher income from selling
organic products or maybe even worked up organic products.
Number of pages | 64 |
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Publication status | Published - 1999 |
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