What are the concerns raised by Farmers’ groups regarding WTO policies
Delving into the demands of Farmers’ groups to safeguard Indian farmers and fisherfolk interests in relation to WTO regulations.
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- Lack of protection against import surges: Farmers’ groups are concerned about WTO policies not providing adequate measures to safeguard Indian farmers against sudden influxes of cheaper agricultural products from other countries.
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- Impact on livelihoods: Farmers fear that the increased liberalization and trade under WTO regulations may lead to a decline in domestic agricultural production, resulting in loss of livelihoods for many farmers and fisherfolk.
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- Unequal competition: The demands of Farmers’ groups include stricter regulations to ensure fair competition, as they argue that Indian farmers cannot compete with heavily subsidized agriculture sectors in other countries.
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- Access to markets: Farmers are advocating for measures to improve access to international markets for Indian agricultural products, while simultaneously protecting domestic farmers from unfair trade practices.
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