These Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication have been developed as a complement to the 1995 FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (the Code). They were developed to provide complementary guidance with respect to small-scale fisheries in support of the overall principles and provisions […]
Dear all Currently, farmers are struggling against low supporting pricing not covering even cost of production in India. Literally thousands of farmers are detained in India, popular media says, particularly in Gujarat as they demand a mere Rs 100 increase over last years’ minimum price. The farmers’ demands were simple and basic. 1) Support Price […]
by Smita Bhagnar, SEWA On behalf of the small and marginal farmers, we are actively working for the cotton farmers as well as on the issue of sharing water for Narmada canal. Gujarat and Maharashtra share about 80% of total cotton production in India. This year, these farmers are facing serious issue of getting proper […]