Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions,
local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and
workers in the developing world. By requiring companies to pay
sustainable prices (which must never fall lower than the market
price), Fairtrade addresses the injustices of conventional trade,
which traditionally discriminates against the poorest, weakest
producers. It enables them to improve their position and have more
control over their lives.
The Merthyr Tydfil Fairtrade Steering Group volunteer to run
this stall at the monthly farmers market to promote the Fairtrade
products on offer.