CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales

Farmers fighting for trade justice

Rice farmer Rodrigo Costanilla, father of seven, farms one hectare, rented from a land-owning family, and says rice is his livelihood [Annie Bungeroth]
Rice farmer Rodrigo Costanilla, father of seven, farms one hectare, rented from a land-owning family, and says rice is his livelihood [Annie Bungeroth]

Read stories from Sri Lanka and the Philippines about why fairer trade rules are crucial to the future of ordinary rice farmers trying to work themselves out of poverty

Audio: Interview with a rice farmer Rodrigo Costanilla, who talks about the impact of trade rules on his work and life.
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CAFOD is arguing the case for fairer trade rules, including allowing poor countries to protect special products which are important for reducing poverty among their people.


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Published on 05/12/2005, last updated on 01/09/2006
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