OPPORTUNITIES AT GROWER LEVEL ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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More farmers are interested to join the project
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Required and accepted Certification systems and services are available locally or regional for GlobalGap, phytosanitary certification as well as value adding schemes as organic or fairtrade certification
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Training for improved production, quality and management to be continued and is expected to have an impact.
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Competent service providers for training and extension can be identified in the region. Strong support organizations.
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Services for research and development available through Chiang Mai University, Mae Fah Luang University and others
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Government and policy makers supportive to the project and good cooperation among all stakeholders
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Varietal diversity and seedlings for selection of varietal strategy are available to growers
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Access to loans and financial services available to growers through BAAC and other schemes
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Costs of production and environmental issues can be covered by integrated farming methods and farmers are open to it