Do you think that modern food retailers can contribute to the organization of production systems in developing countries and a positive change in their production practices and productivity?
Yes I strongly thing food retailers can play a significant role in developing countries in supporting sustainable food systems, production practices as well as productivity. How?
Many developing countries are highly dependent on small holder farmers for the bulk of the food supply. However these farmers struggles to get access to markets so food retailers can;
It is important for the food retailers to support environmentally sustainable food production methods. Developing countrries should not wait until environmental degradation takes over. They should work proactively towards more sustainable production methods. Retailers can contribute to this through creative engagement with small halder farmers.
Strongly i agree.
Growing corporate power in agriculture has led to steadily rising prices for staples like meat, milk and eggs, while the farmer’s share of the consumer grocery dollar has fallen. F
As more consumers consider the environmental, health and social consequences of industrial food production, demand for sustainably raised foods is growing. According to the USDA, farmers are dedicating more and more land to organic production G in response to consumer demand, with total organic acreage increasing at a rate of 15 percent annually. F
Farmers' markets, food cooperatives, and community supported agriculture (CSA G) programs continue to grow in popularity, making local, sustainably produced food more available. These programs offer consumers the opportunity to put their dollars directly into farmers' pockets, cutting out cooperate middlemen and strengthening a regional food system.
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