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Vanilla Planifolia - Organic Agriculture

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Vanilla Planifolia - Organic Agricutlure  So you have conventional and organic Vanilla production. But what are the big differences, and what is important to know about the vanilla plant if you want to become an organic Vanilla producer? Also, how far is Madagascar in the Organic production sector?  That is what I hope to give you an answer about in this next blog. In Madagascar, no Government support exists for organic agriculture. However, during the 1990s, some international organizations and foreign agencies have provided technical support to enhance the organic production capacity and promote export. This section describes the main providers of assistance and lists some of their activities in the country. The organic sector in Madagascar is small, and exports are limited. Organic agricultural production has predominately been done by small-scale farmers. Certification is paid by the commercial companies.  Le Syndicat Professionnel  PROMABIO is the only association