Tangara

Wherever there is a wild fig-tree ripe, a numerous species of birds, called Tangara, is sure to be on it.

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Of course, the lone farmer is vulnerable in the market, but Tangara has got around this problem by selling directly to his local co-operative.

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We had no choice, says Madou Tangara, sitting on a sack of millet seed in the storage facility where he is general manager.

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"I work alone", says Mamadi Tangara, surveying the rows of deep green jatropha trees on his four-hectare plantation.

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Tangara explains that since inheriting his land, he has discovered that lone stewardship is far more effective.

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Recently, Tangara had to buy a set of oxen to pull his plough.

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And the traders," says Tangara with a smile, "they come to us now and they accept our terms.

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When it is your own field", says Tangara, "you are more efficient and accurate.

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But, despite these complications, Tangara is adamant that he is better off on his own.

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But other than that, and despite only having one arm, Tangara does everything himself.

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