Abstract
The Integrated Rural Development Programme has helped farmers on the north coast of Colombia to form groups with the capacity to dry cassava and sell it in an animal feed market as an alternative to the direct sale of fresh cassava in the major urban market of Baranquilla. This has effectively provided a stable floor price for fresh roots. Farmers have responded by increasing production, and derive increased benefits from both fresh and dried markets. Consumers also benefit from reduced and stable fresh root prices. This project has thus avoided the common dilemma of agricultural programmes that increase production, reduce prices paid to the farmers and benefit mainly the urban consumer.
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