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FairtradeToo many farmers in the developing world have to contend with fluctuating prices that may not even cover what it costs to produce their cropDevelopment agencies recognised the important role
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Fairtrade Too many farmers in the developing world have to contend with fluctuating prices that may not even cover what it costs to produce their crop Development agencies recognised the important role that consumers could play to improve the situation for producers. By buying direct from farmers at better prices, helping to strengthen their organisations and marketing their produce directly through their own one world shops and catalogues, the charities offered consumers the opportunity to buy products which were bought on the basis of a fair trade. Today, there are now 19 organisations including the Fairtrade Foundation, that run the international standard setting and monitoring body Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO). Producers registered with FLO receive a minimum price that covers the cost of production and an extra premium that is invested in the local community. The problems experienced by poor producers and workers in developing countries differ...
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