Farmgate: the developmental impact of agricultural subsidies. Action Aid Briefing, 2002
What is the farmgate scandal? Governments in rich countries are paying over $300 billion each year to subsidise their agricultural sectors – six times the total amount of aid to developing countries. That is enough to feed, clothe, educate and provide healthcare for every child on the planet… Report highlights the need to Eliminate all types of export subsidies immediately and Redirect remaining subsidies in the developed world towards conserving the environment, promoting rural development and target them at small-scale farmers and more sustainable agricultural practices.