A Country of Famished Farmers

Event: Rural Development and Food Security Forum 2019: Transformative Changes for Rural Prosperity and Nutritious Food

A Country of Famished Farmers

29 October 2019

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Cases of farmer’s suicides have been documented in Bangladesh due to persistent losses in crops. Every year, Bangladesh's farmers incur huge losses with their products due to the lack of storage facilities and the government's failure to control the market.

Geographical Focus: 
India
Type of Content: 
Learning Event

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