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Table A3.7.Pesticide controls for pulses
Decision Criterion Value Details Confidence
Cost
Up-front investment
US$1.5 million
This will involve the widespread training of farmers in GAP and good
handling practices by those engaged in storage, as well as the
development and use of a network of commercial grain storage
facilities. Figures are based on a similar project in Rwanda.
High
On-going cost 0.1% Limited cost of maintaining awareness. Medium
Ease of implementation 4
Change in absolute value of exports
US$2.7 million
Trade diversification +1
Dispersed and loosely organised grower base which will be difficult to
coordinate and train, and with uncertain outcomes.
Trade impacts
The value of exports would be increased as a result of better quality and
lower rejections. It is assumed that this will result in value addition of
10%.better export quality will be achieved and hence facilitate trade
There will be more a degree of trade diversification, mainly away from
tobacco.
Domestic agri-food impacts
Medium
High
Medium
Agricultural/fisheries productivity +1 Agricultural productivity will increase High
Domestic public health 0
Little or no impact unless controls are also applied to production for
domestic consumption.
Medium
Environmental protection 0 No anticipated environmental impact Medium
Poverty impact +1
Impact on vulnerable groups +1
Social impacts
Some positive effect on farmer income due to less wastage and better
prices.
Some impact on smallholders engaged in production of pulses. Little or
no impact on other groups unless same practices are applied to
production for domestic consumption.
High
Medium
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