Summary
The WTO is trying to wrap up negotiations before the end of July. Beyond that point, the Doha round could become a contentious issue in the U.S.'s mid-term elections. Another factor: The U.S.'s fast-track legislation with respect to Doha expires in mid-2007. Under fast-track legislation, the U.S. Congress can either approve or disapprove a proposal from U.S. President George W. Bush; it can't spend months picking it apart.
Meanwhile, the farmers around Glenboro had to decide whether or not to pack it in. Many have decided to stick it out. "This was not a business decision," said one. "I've decided to try to save a way of life." Another commented, "I'm out, except for cattle. I have a heritage farm. I'm sick about my decision."Why should city people care about this? Because history has shown that nations that can't feed themselves fall by the wayside. Much is written about the U.S. threat to our water and supplies of oil and gas. Much less is written about the fact the U.S.'s aggressive farm policies may make us dependent on it for food.See the full content of this document
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Down On the Farm
Producers have little control in their annual struggle for survival
Tom FordGLENBORO -- The fields around this community in the province's southwest are turning green. And that's a kind of miracle.It means the farmers are back on the land. And that means we and...See the full content of this document
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