Farms: Fiji: Peer Control of Papaya Farms | Global 3000
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In many developing countries and emerging nations farmers are finding that there's money to be made from going organic. But the main obstacle they face is securing organic certification, which can prove costly. Now that Participatory Guarantee Systems are officially recognized as organic certification in over 20 countries worldwide, peer review committees consisting of members from local groups are responsible for monitoring and inspecting the fields of the farmers in the group. More from Global 3000: http://www.dw.de/global-3000-the-globalization-program-2014-10-13/e-17928949-9798
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intereting!
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intereting!
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I don't want to be the fly in the ointment, because I do like the direction the farmers are heading and their need to improve their circumstances. But, I can't be the only one who sees that there is a greater danger that these farms or even islands will become monoculture places, with little to no diversity, if the cooperative is a success: which is worse?
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Through their success the rest of the islands will join. This is something very good not only for Fiji but for all island nations and therefore the rest of the world to empower, improve, stablize and promote healthy organic, diverse economically beneficial farming practices that benefits all parts of society.