Cheap and Expendible: The Systematic Exploitation of Harvest Workers in Europe
#International #Germany #Coronavirus #Agriculture
Millions of seasonal workers across the Continent are responsible for picking much of the low-cost produce available in European supermarkets․ But an international research project reveals that many of these workers face abysmal conditions – and the COVID-19 crisis has made things even worse․
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Millions of seasonal workers across the Continent are responsible for picking much of the low-cost produce available in European supermarkets․ But an international research project reveals that many of these workers face abysmal conditions – and the COVID-19 crisis has made things even worse․
Young Entrepreneurs in Central America: Building a Life at Home Instead of Emigrating
#International #Tomorrow #GlobalSocieties #Capitalism #Agriculture
Thousands of people every year leave Central America for the U․S․ to escape poverty and a lack of prospects․ But some young entrepreneurs are demonstrating that it is possible to find a future at home․
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Thousands of people every year leave Central America for the U․S․ to escape poverty and a lack of prospects․ But some young entrepreneurs are demonstrating that it is possible to find a future at home․
Blueberries for Europe: Portugal Mortgages Its Future for Present-Day Agricultural Profits
#International #Europe #Portugal #GlobalSocieties #Agriculture
The berry market has transformed Portugal as plantations have sprung up in recent years․ Conditions for workers are problematic and an already dry region is quickly using up its water supplies․
#International #Europe #Portugal #GlobalSocieties #Agriculture
The berry market has transformed Portugal as plantations have sprung up in recent years․ Conditions for workers are problematic and an already dry region is quickly using up its water supplies․
Approaching Famine?: The Global Food Shortages Caused by Putin's War
#International #World #RussiasWarAgainstUkraine #Russia #Ukraine #Food #Agriculture #Africa #China
Russia's missiles are also destroying the fields where Ukraine produces corn and wheat for the whole world: One-third of the world's grain needs are at risk․ What can still be done to stop a hunger disaster of global dimensions?
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Russia's missiles are also destroying the fields where Ukraine produces corn and wheat for the whole world: One-third of the world's grain needs are at risk․ What can still be done to stop a hunger disaster of global dimensions?