{"title":"Praveen Jha","description":"\u003cp\u003ePraveen Jha’s works delve into the intricate dynamics of global agricultural labour and the socio-political forces shaping rural economies. His writing offers a critical examination of contract farming and the impact on peasants and workers within broader economic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in contemporary issues of politics and current affairs will find Jha’s insightful analysis invaluable for understanding the intersections of labour, agriculture, and globalisation. His approach combines rigorous research with a thoughtful exploration of social justice themes.\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\/praveen-jha.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}