EP 614 Antonie Fountain - What's Driving Cacao Farmer Poverty - The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward
This is the 3rd episode of a five-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast, hosted by Map It Forward founder, Lee Safar.
The guest on this podcast series is Antonie Fountain, managing director and co-founder of VOICE Network (cocoa) and VOCAL Alliance (coffee).
In this series, Lee and Antonie explore the state of the cocoa industry, paying particular attention to the impact recent price spikes are having on producers and the sustainability of the market at large.
In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and Antonie discuss the drivers behind farmer poverty in the cacao industry.
The conversation covers the systemic issues within commodity trading, the necessity for fair pricing, risk-sharing, and the importance of farmers' voices in policy-making.
Additionally, insights into how good agricultural and purchasing practices can uplift the industry are explored.
Tune in to understand the complexities of cacao farming and the urgent need for systemic changes.
00:00 Introduction to Fair Pricing for Farmers
00:24 Sponsorship Message: Become a Coffee Consultant
01:03 Welcome and Series Overview
01:25 Understanding Farmer Poverty in Cacao
02:00 The Commodity System and Its Impact
05:23 Challenges Faced by Farmers
08:34 The Valley of Death and Farmer Vulnerability
10:12 Good Agricultural and Purchasing Practices
12:36 The Importance of Fair Pricing
14:23 The Role of Governments and Companies
19:52 The Power of Producers and Future Outlook
24:05 The Need for Farmer Voices in Decision Making
27:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
Connect with Antonie Fountain and Voice Network here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonie/
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The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Podcast Host: Lee Safar
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