Fiji: Peer Control of Papaya Farms | Global 3000
- 10 years ago
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
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