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Introduction
Elements for Successful Business
Overview
Why Buyer-Seller Linkages are Needed
Identifying Market Opportunities
Selecting Suitable Enterprises
Selecting Suitable Locations
Selecting Linkage Partners
Specifying the Partners' Roles
Forming and Managing Producer Groups
Designing Buyer-Seller Contracts
Designing Product Pricing Systems
Performance Monitoring and Recording
Non-Quantifiable Outcomes
Alternative Linkage Models
Providing Services to Smallholders
Agricultural and Environmental Practices
Quality Assurance & Human Health and Safety

Current and Future Trends

 


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMPANIES IN MARKET LINKAGES

Individually

  • Recruit smallholders
  • Demonstrate the production and marketing opportunity
  • Supply production inputs
  • Provide extension service
  • Appoint agents in growing areas
  • Purchase crop at agreed price
  • Process and market the end product

Related information: Roles of smallholders and intermediaries; Case studies

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