Effets et limites du commerce équitable

Abstract

Through the diagnostic analysis of the agrarian system, this study has allowed identifying the conditions under which some production systems in the San Ignacio Andean foothills of Peru have managed to fit into the Fairtrade certification. The techno-economic analysis of production systems provides data on agronomic performance and households’ agricultural income, allowing for a quantitative comparison of Fairtrade producers and others. The members of certified cooperatives have seen their income rise significantly, 15 to 50% above that of non-certified producers; yet differences in agricultural income, which depends on access to land, and in coffee specialization remain. Some key elements have been identified to ensure the performance and durability of Fairtrade-certified coffee production, such as support for crop diversification, guidance, and an increased focus on the smallest producers.

Keywords

• Peru
• impact
• Fairtrade
• coffee
• comparative agriculture