Assistance with marketing and distribution
Assistance with marketing and distribution refers to the services provided by agricultural cooperatives to help their members sell their products. This can include a wide range of activities such as:
Branding and promotion: Cooperatives may help farmers develop and promote a brand for their products, which can help them stand out in the marketplace and command higher prices.
Marketing research: Cooperatives may conduct research to identify the most profitable markets and target those markets with the farmers’ products.
Sales and distribution: Cooperatives may act as intermediaries between farmers and buyers, helping to negotiate prices and arrange for the delivery of products to buyers.
Export assistance: Cooperatives may assist farmers with the process of exporting their products to other countries, helping them navigate regulations and find buyers.