Coffee farmers
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Authors
Francis Salas
Issue Date
2017-02
Type
Language
en
Keywords
Agriculture , Food
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Abstract
Improving incomes of small scale coffee producers and introducing more environmentally sustainable agricultural techniques. Addressing overreliance on coffee by providing training and knowledge networks for alternative products such as cocoa and honey Training for environmentally sustainable agroforestry techniques like layer farming and shading Creating 30 new agro-forestry cooperatives, to access new markets and allow the sharing of knowledge and techniques. This will enable producers to get better prices when buying equipment and attract larger buyers for their coffee Certification scheme for agroforestry and coffee production in Peru and Bolivia to recognise and value traditional skills and sustainable harvesting, in partnership with educational institutions and government Business training for cooperatives in branding, promotion, marketing and business planning Devloping strategies for producing the best quality and most profitable coffee, as well as introducing new agro-forestry products for local and national markets https://practicalaction.org/cafecorrecto