About Faida MaLi

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Market Linkages:

ü    Faida MaLi conducts market research to identify marketable produce for both national and international markets.  

ü    This is a demand based activity that may arise from the farmer or from the company.  After identification of marketable produce Faida MaLi conducts location surveys to identify suitable areas to grow the selected crops. 

ü     Mobilisation and selection of farmers to produce the crop 

ü    Designing and or commenting on the out growers contract developed by the buyer and translating the contract into the local language (for an agreed fee).  

ü   Facilitation of meetings between company and farmers to discuss the enterprise and negotiate contract terms. 

ü    When appropriate, assist participating farmers with tailor-made training in the areas of Business Awareness, Group Formation, Savings and Credit, and Keeping Farm Records.  

ü    Preparation of technical/extension brochures and pamphlets on the crop in question or translating into the local language (for an agreed fee). 

ü     Assist the Company in follow-up visits and advice to the farmers in the field.  

ü    Assist in the organisation of collection centres at farmers level.  

ü    Act as a mediator between the company and farmers in case of conflict. 

ü    Advise the company in matters relevant to the enterprise.  

ü    Facilitation of identifying reliable Agents for the buyer in
locations of Faida intervention.  

ü    Assist Company to access fair trade and Organic markets and
other market outlets for their produce.  

ü    Supply relevant market information on alternative products and
markets. 

ü    Promote company and its products in trade fairs in the country.  

ü    Assist company to access appropriate financing and Business 

ü    Advisory and Development Services.