OPPORTUNITIES AT PRODUCER GROUP LEVEL ARE AS FOLLOWS:
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According to DOA the area scope of phytosanitary certification can be increased to other groups and areas
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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, which then could also strengthen the group in the process
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As the groups would become larger certification costs per unit would decrease in group certification schemes.
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Training for improved quality control and management to be continued and 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 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 and unified product are available towards product distinction strategies
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Strategies on group level to maximize A grade output and utilize or increase value of undergrades or B grades could prove benefitial to members
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Fairtrade certification
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Development of an organic program and organic group