Fair Trade and Organic Agriculture: A Winning Combination?

The markets for organic and fair trade certified commodities are growing rapidly, with environmentally sound and more equitable certification systems likely to offer benefits for both small-scale farmers and society at large. This book explores the potential of these certification systems as emerging areas in research and development cooperation, including case studies, analyses, and insights into sustainable development and poverty reduction. It also investigates whether consumers will pay more for a product that is both organic and fair trade certified.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 208 pages
\n Publication date: 21 December 2017
\n Publisher: CABI Publishing
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The markets for organic and fair trade certified commodities are experiencing rapid growth, driven by a growing demand for environmentally sustainable and socially equitable products. While there is ongoing debate about the extent to which these certification systems contribute to sustainability, there has been limited scientific analysis to assess their technical and economic feasibility in meeting the growing consumer demands for food safety, quality, and ethics.

To address this gap, this book presents a comprehensive examination of the potential of these certification systems as emerging areas in research and development cooperation. It includes a wealth of worldwide case studies, from both the supply and demand sides, to put theory into practice. The analyses explore sustainable development and poverty reduction through organic and fair trade markets, providing insights into the conditions where adopting these certification systems can be beneficial for developing country smallholder producers.

Furthermore, the book investigates whether consumers are willing to pay more for products that are both organic and fair trade certified, a crucial question for the success of these certification systems.

This book is a valuable resource for researchers and students in agricultural and development economics, as well as for policy makers and practitioners involved in organic and fair trade agriculture. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with these certification systems, and provides valuable insights into the future of sustainable food production and consumption.

\n Weight: 594g\n
Dimension: 180 x 252 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781786393050\n \n