{"title":"Walter Chambati","description":"\u003cp\u003eWalter Chambati’s works explore the intricate dynamics of global agriculture and labour, with a keen focus on the experiences of peasants and workers within multinational value systems. His writing delves into the political and economic structures that shape rural livelihoods, offering insightful analysis grounded in real-world contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful examinations of contract farming, labour relations, and the broader socio-political currents influencing agricultural communities. Chambati’s books engage deeply with contemporary debates in \u003cem\u003ePolitics \u0026amp; Current Affairs\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting reflection on power, inequality, and resilience in today’s globalised economy.\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\/walter-chambati.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}