Editorial: The Future of Farming and Neo-Feudalism
Are we witnessing the emergence of a new kind of agro-feudalism?
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Farmers’ Fury
From European farmer protests to struggling smallholders in Asia and Africa, agriculture is in crisis. EU over-regulation, corporate control, and flawed environmental policies have pushed traditional farming to the edge. Rising costs, bureaucracy, and global competition fuel tensions, while agribusiness giants and mono-culture worsen the problem. The Ukraine war exposed Africa’s food dependence. As nations debate food security, the question remains: who truly controls farming’s future?
Editorial: The Future of Farming and Neo-Feudalism
Are we witnessing the emergence of a new kind of agro-feudalism?
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