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The Mulberry Patch is currently conducting research
and to date has been able to ascertain:
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Economic and financial viability that deducts all operating costs
from financial profit.
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The imputed value of labour involved is approximately $60.00
per day;
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| The potential for poverty alleviation and empowerment of women;
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Potential for promotion of afforestation and thereby erosion control
in the Scotland District through mulberry plantation;
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Utilisation of fallow land unsuitable for traditional crops for
productive purposes;
Highly labour-intensive sector which employs large numbers of labourers
at various stages of operation;
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