Geographic labels are 'like intellectual property for farmers'
To a tea: A woman picks tea in Darjeeling – geographical indication labels can be used to show where products are from
Developing countries are increasingly using geographic labelling to boost the value of products ranging from carpets to rice, raising rural incomes and protecting farmland, according to agriculture experts and lawyers.
Geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographic origin, which gives them certain qualities or a reputation, such as sparkling wine from Champagne and Darjeeling tea.
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