Watched the BBC debate and wanted to add that one of the easiest way for consumers in the developed world to help small farmers in developing countries is to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The large majority of fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown for export tend to be produced by small farmers and are marketed through comparatively small-scale grower-owned companies and organisations. Many of these earn their living in developing countries.
Ironically, the trend among progressives in leading developed economies is now actively to campaign against imported fresh fruit and vegetables: in doing so, they cut off a vital source of income for small growers and also undermine the basic tenet of every progressive, that is to help people to help themselves out of poverty.
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Raj Patel.
Hi Raj.
Watched the BBC debate and wanted to add that one of the easiest way for consumers in the developed world to help small farmers in developing countries is to buy more fresh fruits and vegetables.
The large majority of fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown for export tend to be produced by small farmers and are marketed through comparatively small-scale grower-owned companies and organisations. Many of these earn their living in developing countries.
Ironically, the trend among progressives in leading developed economies is now actively to campaign against imported fresh fruit and vegetables: in doing so, they cut off a vital source of income for small growers and also undermine the basic tenet of every progressive, that is to help people to help themselves out of poverty.
Best regards,
Chris