Lazaro, Evelyne A. and Makindara, Jeremiah and Kilima, Fredy T.M. | 2008
- Author(s): Lazaro, Evelyne A. and Makindara, Jeremiah and Kilima, Fredy T.M.
- Publisher: Danish institute for international studies (DIIS)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, commodity trade, coffee, certificates of origin, standards, sustainable development, small enterprises, east africa, tanzania
A survey was conducted among key actors in the Tanzanian coffee sector to assess compliance to a sustainability standard. So far only large-scale coffee producers can meet the costs of compliance.
Le Courtois, Emmanuelle and Gلlvez-Nogales, Eva and Santacoloma, Pilar and Tartanac, Florence | 2011
- Author(s): Le Courtois, Emmanuelle and Gلlvez-Nogales, Eva and Santacoloma, Pilar and Tartanac, Florence
- Publisher: Food and agriculture organization of the United nations (FAO)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agricultural product marketing, standards, quality control
Organic certification, good agricultural practices certification, and geographical indications schemes were studied to identify business models and innovative institutional arrangements that enhance small farmers’ access and permanence in segmented markets, where they can obtain higher prices.
Legge, Alan | 2007
- Author(s): Legge, Alan
- Publisher: International institute for environment and development (IIED)
- Pages: --
- Keywords: agribusiness, purchasing, vegetables, small farms, market access, international trade, retail trade, africa south of sahara, united kingdom
The export horticulture trade from sub-Saharan Africa to the UK is under threat from Asia and North Africa. The opportunity for smallholders to access these high-value export markets has declined.
Le Mare, Ann | 2012
- Author(s): Le Mare, Ann
- Publisher: Routledge
- Pages: 95--109
- Keywords: small enterprises, gender, women, handicrafts, asia
The article draws on research with women handicraft producers in Bangladesh in order to analyse processes of empowerment. It explores the practices and social relationships embedded in the activities of Fair Trade enterprises making handicrafts from jute, terracotta, handmade paper, and embroidery.
Lie, Helene | 2012
- Author(s): Lie, Helene
- Publisher: International food and agribusiness management association (IFAMA)
- Pages: 55--86
- Keywords: agricultural product marketing, livestock, small farms, africa
Smallholder farmers have difficulties entering established value chains with value-added products. The authors examine smallholders’ capability to establish and manage a competitive and economically viable dairy value chain through the case of Twawose, a small dairy goat co-operative in Tanzania.