{"title":"Freedom Mazwi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreedom Mazwi\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the intricate dynamics of labour and power within contemporary agricultural systems. Their work delves into the lives of peasants and workers navigating global value chains, offering critical insights into contract farming and the socio-economic forces shaping rural labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a rigorous examination of politics and current affairs, grounded in real-world contexts and driven by a commitment to understanding the intersection of labour rights, global trade, and social justice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"farming-and-working-under-contract-peasants-and-workers-in-global-agricultural-value-systems-by-praveen-jha-9788194717508","title":"Farming and Working Under Contract – Peasants and Workers in Global Agricultural Value Systems","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn recent years, contract farming has received much attention in the literature, and is touted as a means to engage small farmers in high value agriculture chains. However, its role and impact in the developing countries constitute a debated ground. The proponents of contract farming claim that it results in unprecedented opportunities for farmers, while its critics argue that the asymmetric power relations between firms and farmers lead to exploitation of the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFarming and Working Under Contract – Peasants and Workers in Global Agricultural Value Systems\u003c\/em\u003e examines the different types and models of contract farming in the global South. It reflects on the suitability of such private marketing arrangements for various crops, markets and farmers, based on an analysis of the hegemonic relations between firms and farmers, better returns on crops, and the extent of contract farming prevalent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47602962989292,"sku":"9788194717508","price":114.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788194717508-farming-and-working-under-contract-peasants-and-workers-in-global-agricultural-value-systems.jpg?v=1778050414"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/freedom-mazwi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}