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Santos, 43, grows coffee for export on 1,41 hectares of his 2,81 hectare plot. He meets all the criteria to be certified as a Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance grower. He has been growing coffee for over twelve years.
He is asking for a loan to buy nutrients for 0,70 hectares of coffee plants. He needs farm supplies and organic fertiliser which he will apply at the opportune moment. The nutrients needed are copper, zinc, organic fertiliser, and others.
During growing and harvesting season, he employs over 12 people in the area.
This is his 14th loan with the field partner.
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