Banana production under the fair-trade system: an analysis of the Ecuadorian case

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Juan Borja

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This work analyzes banana fair-trade in Ecuador. By means of this system, organized small-scale farmers were able to improve their earning compared to those involved in traditional trade. Additionally, fair-trade is also associated with a reduction in the application of inputs and the use of cleaner technologies which have a lower environmental impact. The potential and limitations of the fair-trade system is also discussed throughout the text.

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Borja, J. (2016). Banana production under the fair-trade system: an analysis of the Ecuadorian case. Siembra, 3(1), 7–10. https://doi.org/10.29166/siembra.v3i1.185
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Artículos originales. Agronomía
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Juan Borja, Central University of Ecuador

Facultad de Ciencias Agrícolas. Carrera de Ingeniería Agronómica. Jerónimo Leiton y Av. La Gasca s/n.
Ciudadela Universitaria. Quito. 170521. Ecuador