Balancing local farmers and agribusiness stakeholders: How can you find common ground?
In the complex dance between local farmers and agribusiness, striking a balance is key. Here are ways to cultivate common ground:
- Engage in regular dialogue to understand each stakeholder's concerns and goals.
- Establish collaborative initiatives that benefit both small-scale farmers and large agribusinesses.
- Create transparent supply chains that recognize the contributions of all parties.
How do you foster collaboration in your agricultural community? Share your experiences.
Balancing local farmers and agribusiness stakeholders: How can you find common ground?
In the complex dance between local farmers and agribusiness, striking a balance is key. Here are ways to cultivate common ground:
- Engage in regular dialogue to understand each stakeholder's concerns and goals.
- Establish collaborative initiatives that benefit both small-scale farmers and large agribusinesses.
- Create transparent supply chains that recognize the contributions of all parties.
How do you foster collaboration in your agricultural community? Share your experiences.
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Tengo experiencia siendo el agricultor y la industria, y lo más importante es establecer una comunicación clara de las necesidades, los beneficios y reperciones de no cumplir parámetros de calidad solicitados proe ejemplo, tamaño de grano/calibre, brix, inocuidad, etc. y con los pequeños productores trabajar esquemas de desarrollo de proveedores para lograr que cumplan los parámetros o calidad que la agroindustria quiere.
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Na Embrapa Territorial, trabalhamos com todos os tipos de produtores, integrando ciência e inovação para fortalecer o agro de forma competitiva e sustentável. O equilíbrio entre agricultores locais e o agronegócio passa por três pilares: ✅ Informação estratégica para decisões baseadas em dados territoriais. ✅ Integração produtiva para conectar pequenos e grandes produtores. ✅ Sustentabilidade competitiva, com intensificação e recuperação de áreas degradadas. A ciência é essencial para construir esse terreno comum, garantindo um agro mais produtivo, sustentável e inclusivo.
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O agronegócio pode contribuir com produtores locais fornecendo e estimulando boas práticas, treinamentos e compras coletivas. Produtores locais podem colaborar com o agronegócio grande na prática de produção sustentável e da expertise na sabedoria ancestral, além de promover a produção local diferenciada descomoditizando seus produtos. Esse equilíbrio dá a um território algo sem igual.
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"Balancing Local Farmers and Agribusiness: Insights from My Internship with an NGO" During my internship with a faith-based organization, I learned the importance of fostering collaboration between local farmers and agribusiness stakeholders. Open dialogue, fair partnerships, and transparent supply chains build trust and align goals. Empowering farmers through training and adapting strategies to respect traditional practices ensures sustainable growth. These approaches bridge gaps, creating shared value for all. WVPNG
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For the developing country it is advisable to kick the so called broker between the chain and established transparent chain between the local farmers and stockholders .
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