... cultivation of the food crops for the domestic market. Of export cash crops, smallholders produce almost all rice, pulses and cotton, 60% of coffee, 60% of fruits and vegetables, 35% of tea and most of ... producers, as well as from buying agents and farmers’ associations. While the operation is principally cash based, the company also has a credit window for its agents and associations. All purchase ... accurate assessment of their outreach and relevance in the rural areas. 4. In recent years, ever-increasing numbers of poor farmers in Eastern and Southern Africa are developing new forms of commercial...