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The use of technology is expensive for farmers in Africa and other parts of the developing world.

Two years ago, I was told that my beans were no longer suitable. I could not understand it. They were healthy and tast- ed good. The company said they did not match their new stan- dards—they had to be between 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 inches in length, 3/16 to 1/4 inches in diameter, and straight, not curved. The variety I grew was curved. These did not fit their packaging for European stores. My crop was rejected, and I had to sell many tons as livestock feed at a very low price. I am still paying back money to the company and am deeply in debt.

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Introduction to Food Technology