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Sample of Constitution for the Farmers Marketing Groups

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Publication date
17/05/2010
Language:
English
Type of Publication:
Working Papers & Briefs
Focus Region:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Focus Topic:
Institutions / Organizations
Source
http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/CropProtection/R8435_FTR_anx7-11.pdf
Author
MAZIMASA FARMERS MARKETING GROUP

Smallholder farmers are always trapped in the “good season” poor market dilemma. This discourages production of surpluses. After harvest, prices are low. Lack of storage causes post-harvest losses. Middlemen decide the price. Farmers lack market information and transport. Farmers are reluctant to accept new technologies, as returns from additional investment are low. Many farmers are not prepared to play in a free market economy. Farmers are used only to production. They used to think marketing could be left for others.