Farmers in India have been protesting since late 2020 and have even turned to social media platforms to tell their story. We encourage you to read the linked article and reflect and engage with others utilizing the discussion points below.
India's Protesting Farmers Battle on Highway/Online
Discussion Points
- Why have farmers taken to the highways to protest in India? Have farmers in your home area/country done something similar throughout history?
- What has caused farmers to turn to social media as part of their efforts in India?
- The challenge of misinformation is mentioned in this article. How do we battle misinformation in agriculture? How does this look different around the world?
- Imagine you have been brought in to mediate between the government and farmers in India to resolve this standoff. What would you recommend? How might you bring both sides together?
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