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【News】 The World Farmers Organization calls for the need to take immediate actions to secure farmers’ income, fight climate changes and support women (April 18, 2013)

WFO’s 3rd general assembly, which 72 agricultural groups from 48 countries attended, closed Wednesday, April 17, in Niigata. WFO President Robert Carlson told a press conference held after the assembly that the meeting was a success, as participants shared the recognition that immediate action should be taken to tackle climate change which affects the agriculture and to support women, as well as securing income for farmers as retailers are gaining more control over price settings. He also stressed that they have come to consensus on the idea that multilateral negotiations taking agriculture into consideration are the best way to decide on international trade rules. In the assembly, participants discussed five … Continue reading

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