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. > Listen > Download
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.