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Geha Foods Evaluation of Irrigation for Processed Tomatoes

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It is possible to shift to sprinkler systems but this needs to be done with care because <strong>of</strong><br />

increase canopy humidity that could encourage various diseases. Also, drip would be<br />

possible but it is most likely too expensive and complex a system <strong>for</strong> the current conditions<br />

in Tajikistan.<br />

The agricultural services <strong>for</strong> the contract farmers when done in a sensitive collaborative<br />

manner could provide some valuable assistance to the farmers and assure the timely delivery<br />

<strong>of</strong> produce <strong>for</strong> processing. However, it should really be managed as a totally indepenent<br />

subsidary with payments <strong>for</strong> services not linked to the processing facility. This could result<br />

in substantial “side-selling” and undermine the processing facility.<br />

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