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 sustainablogger rated 3 months ago - From the page: "Nothing could be as much a mirror of poor people's food plight today as Thai farmers reportedly conducting armed vigils in their rice fields at night to prevent thieves from reaping the crop.
As a measure against nocturnal rice thefts, Thai authorities introduced a six o...
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- skybicycle rated 3 months ago
- From the page: "It's the worst crisis of its kind in more than 30 years, Jeffrey Sachs, an economist and UN special adviser recently told The New York Times. It's a big deal and it's obviously threatening a lot of governments. There are a number of governments on the ropes, and I think there's more political fallout to come."
- Jano22 rated 3 months ago
- cool!
- sustainablogger rated 3 months ago
- From the page: "Nothing could be as much a mirror of poor people's food plight today as Thai farmers reportedly conducting armed vigils in their rice fields at night to prevent thieves from reaping the crop.
As a measure against nocturnal rice thefts, Thai authorities introduced a six o'clock p.m. curfew on combine harvesters, vehicles used to harvest the crop.
In Thailand, as in many parts of Asia, the price of rice has gone up dramatically in recent months tempting greedy and corrupt dealers to use any means available to get a hold of the pricey grain for either sell or hoarding. In fact, the hoarding of rice has been blamed for the price spirals forcing governments to impose buying rations."
- 0Boy rated 3 months ago
- This is absolutely shameful. How... why... I just don't have the words.
- JessicaLaurie rated 3 months ago
- Nothing could be as much a mirror of poor people's food plight today as Thai farmers reportedly conducting armed vigils in their rice fields at night to prevent thieves from reaping the crop.
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