Circle of Goodness Part 4: Empowering Farmers through Farmerline

Hey there! As you've been able to read in the previous parts of our blog series, we're on our way to becoming the world's first Fair Trade toilet paper brand in collaboration with The World Fair Trade Organization. We're doing this together with the farmers in Ghana! In this blog, you’ll learn all the ins and outs about our partnership with Farmerline.

Farmerline's Impact on Fair Payment for Bamboo Farmers

We prioritize transparency and efficiency, and Farmerline's cutting-edge platform aligns perfectly with those goals. Through this collaboration, we're ensuring that all payments to our farmers are fair and transparent!

So, what's the deal with Farmerline? It's an app that's changing how we handle farmer payments. No more old-school methods – we're using tech to make sure farmers get paid what they deserve for their bamboo. It's quick, straightforward, and, best of all, transparent. Before Farmerline, Ghanaian farmers had to deal with cash or delays in payments because of logistics or middlemen. Not anymore! Now, our farmers get their money right away through mobile money – just need a phone and a sim card, no banks involved.

Farmerline's Impact on Fair Pricing and Financial Empowerment

What makes Farmerline stand out? It's all about transparent and secure transactions. Every move is recorded, giving farmers a financial history that's super valuable. This transparency builds trust and opens up opportunities for a better financial future. After harvesting and weighing the bamboo, Farmerline calculates the price using the brand new kilo price determined by Fair Trade. Plus, farmers now have market info at their fingertips, helping them make smart choices about selling for fair prices, cutting out the middlemen, and giving them more bargaining power. This platform ensures safe and clear financial transactions, avoiding power games, late payments, and info gaps.

But we're not stopping at transactions and market access. Our goal is to help farmers with taxes too. By making tax stuff simple and ensuring direct payments, we're making it easier for farmers to handle financial administration. It's not just about a stable income – it's about creating a path to financial stability and empowerment for farmers.

Join us in Changing the Chain

Want to join us? We're here to change the entire supply chain by changing the way farmers do business and as a result boosting whole communities. Keep an eye out for updates on our journey, and let us know if you have any questions or ideas. Together, we're making a greener, more sustainable world and giving the youth a brighter tomorrow. Let's rock & roll!