Being a Fairtrade farmer So what difference would it make to be a Fairtrade farmer? Fairtrade focuses on helping farmers and workers improve the quality of their lives and take more control over their futures. The purpose of Fairtrade is to tackle poverty and empower producers in developing countries. All Fairtrade farmers are paid more than their goods are worth: this is called a Fairtrade premium. The farmers themselves decide how to spend the premium. It is often put towards community projects.
