As an organiser of farm workers in California, she warned Indian farmers that the American model of agribusiness would lead to large landowners who do not work the land. The National Farmers Union, which represents two lakh farm families in the U.S., also issued a statement of support. As National Farmers Union works to secure these basic rights for American farmers, we stand in solidarity with Indian farmers as they do the same,” it said. Corporate agricultureThe Brazilian Landless Workers Movement representative Cassia Bechara also gave a message of support. According to an SKM statement, Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar’s home in Gwalior was gheraoed earlier this week, while Haryana Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar was forced to cancel an event in Sirsa due to farmers’ pressure.

Source: The Hindu February 26, 2021 20:15 UTC