Corporates will ruin agriculture

A gaggle of companies entering the agriculture sector has sparked calls from sustainable agriculture experts for these entities to prioritise food security, lower soaring agricultural prices, and support small growers by improving crop yields with advanced climate-resilient seeds and technology. Experts strongly opposed exploitative practices, urging companies to avoid predatory approaches that harm small farmers. Speaking to The Express Tribune, experts said that producing climate-resilient seeds, increasing crop yields, reducing farming costs, and implementing preservation processes are critical for the country. They criticised attempts by some companies to exploit cheaper lands, regain commercial influence and swindle local farmers of their produce have failed. They note that such practices cause consumers to face skyrocketing costs in local markets, while the situation for struggling peasants continues to deteriorate.