250 million farmers in India are taking a stand against the government as part of the biggest protest in history. Here’s why the US and the world should pay attention.

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Jan 6 · 4 min read

The agricultural reforms make smallholder farms in Indian subject to powerful corporate interests. Small farms around the world should pay attention.

Members of human rights organizations hold placards in support of farmers during a protest. — “No farmers, no food.” Members of human rights organizations hold placards in support of farmers during a protest against the central government’s recent agricultural reforms in Amritsar on December 10, 2020. Photo: Narinder Nanu/AFP via Getty Images

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