Sentences with phrase «good agricultural practices meant»

UTZ farmers» greater adoption of good agricultural practices meant in spite of external factors effecting yields, UTZ farmers» yields dropped by just 1 % by year 4 compared to a 52 % drop by non-certified farmers.

We are particularly pleased to note that in spite of the challenging external situations coffee farmers were facing — including severe climatic conditions; extremely high fertilizer prices, Coffee Berry Borer (CBB) infestation and a severe outbreak of coffee rust — better agricultural practices meant UTZ farmers were able to maintian their yield and actually increase their productivity and income.»