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"The study sought to evaluate the impact of FTpractices on flower farmers in Longonot Farm in Naivasha, Kenya. The study sought to answer the following research questions : What is the impact of FT on producer network? What is the impact of FT on flower prices ? What is the impact of FT on biodiversity? The study employed descriptive survey design to evaluate the impact of FT on Fairtrade flower plantations in Kenya. The target population in this study was flower farmers at Vegpro (K) Group Ltd, Longonot Farm in Naivasha, Kenya. Primary data was collected using questionnaires and interview guide. Stratified, simple random, and purposive sampling methods were used in selecting the respondents. Both qualitative and quantitative approaches were used in analyzing data. The study revealed that theFT premiums have been adequately utilized since there is indication of changes that have occurred in the community. The findings also showed that FT premiums have been used in the construction schools, roads and hospitals in the community. Through the supporting community hospitals, the findings show that child morbidity/mortality in the community has been minimized . The working conditions of flower farmers have improved due to Fairtrade practices. The study revealed that flower farmers have access to credit to purchase plots as well as acquire household assets. The education level of the families of the flower farmers has as well improved due to participation in the Fairtrade program. Fairtrade practices have enabled flower farmers to have stable markets for their flowers. FT has as well ensured that the flower also gets better pricing in comparison to the free market flowers. Additionally, FT has brought about greater development projects in the Farm as well as investments together with greater technological investments. The study further indicated that farmers within the Fairtrade program have access to credit and financing. Women have also been empowered through Fairtrade program. Findings show that there is improved environmental conservation and preservation in the communities around Longonot Farm. The members of the community have engaged in planting tree through the program. Additionally, there is notable improvement in the water conservation activities as well as soil conservation. Proper as well as safe waste v management has also be realized courtesy of FT. It was also found that farmers do not use GMOs. FT has ensured that farmers reduce their carbon footprint. farmers have also resorted to the use of environmentally friendly chemicals. The study concluded that FT social impact has a significant influence of producer network through provision of bursaries and scholarships, building schools, supporting hospitals and subsiding daycare for the flower farmers. It was further concluded that FT economic impact has enabled farmers to acquire plots, household assets and credit and financing. Environmental impact of FT has promoted soil and water conservation, as well as planting of trees in the community. The study recommends that a similar study be carried out on FT in Kenya."
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CDTM de Paris
Centre de ressources sur le commerce équitable
