Why FLO deals with Tea?

Small Holders:
Many of the small-scale tea growers in FLO target countries have a low income per head. Many times the costs of production and cost of living are not covered. This leads to the situation, that farmers have only little or negative savings. Consequently only little investment in their farming system and processing facilities is possible. Inadequate financial resources and reduced productivity are resulting out of this situation, which lowers the annual income per head again.

The fair-trade price guarantees the producers in Asia and Africa a better deal, by paying a premium. The premium is paid to allow producers to invest in their own future. Improved productivity of their farming system and an improved socio-economic situation will make life better for the farmer and his/her family.

Hired Labour:
Under construction!