Tag: farmers
Pope Francis calls for recognition of farmers as key contributors to...
Pope Francis pointed out the significance of acknowledging their human, spiritual, and social dimensions and providing them with support
Caritas Uganda aims to ‘professionalize’ small-scale farmers
The Church established three academies aim to equip farmers with techniques, strategies, and skills to enhance their productivity.
Indian ‘warriors’ face police to back protesting farmers
The protests echo similar ones in January 2021, when farmers used their tractors to smash through barriers and rolled into New Delhi
Indian farmers resume Delhi protest push after talks fail
A campaign against agricultural reform laws in November 2020 saw tens of thousands of farmers besiege roads in Delhi for more than a year
IN PHOTOS: A thirsty struggle | Plight of tobacco farmers in...
Farmers believe that establishing a reliable water irrigation system is crucial to securing a brighter future for the country
Farmers challenge Philippines’ Marcos to fast-track land distribution
“It is really frustrating. We have long been waiting for the process to be completed. How many more years do we have to wait?”
Drought in Sri Lanka devastates farmland and fuels poaching
As rice production declines, an imminent shortage is anticipated, which will likely result in sharp price hike
Water crisis and broken promises: farmers vs the government
More than 66,000 families who rely on water from the Udawalawe reservoir for farming and personal use face extreme hardships.
Indonesian farmers fight for their land in nickel mining boom
Facing the prospect of losing their land and livelihood, around a dozen Wawonii villagers take turns keeping watch from a hut
Nobody seems to remember when farmers died outside Manila’s presidential palace
“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that their rights are protected"
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