Opportunities and challenges facing small-scale farmers in Asia

22 April 2011 | Miao Weimin | 4252 views | .mp3 | 10.03 MB

Food Security, Safety and Certification, Thailand

Small-scale farmers face many challenges in the face of globalisation. Ever-increasingly competition, increasingly strict food safety and evironmental standards, and a growing regulatory burden can make it difficult for small farmers to survive. A cluster or cooperative approach can help farmers achieve economies of scale to remain competitive.

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