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Two thirds of the fruit that Americans consume and 80 percent of almonds eaten around the world are grown in the US state of California. But the area is seeing increasingly dry seasons. Many farmers are now being forced to fell almond, peach and apricot due to drought, but the problem is at least partially manmade. Intensive cultivation is prompting farmers to dig deeper and deeper wells, soaking up more and more moisture from the already parched soil. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Olivia Bizot and Valérie Dekimpe.
Bangalore, Mar 22 (EFE/EPA).- Thousands of farmers took to the streets again on Monday to protest against new agricultural laws.The protesters allege the new laws will benefit big businesses and leave agricultural workers at their mercy.The government says that the reforms will help farmers and make the sector more efficient and competitive. (Camera: JAGADEESH NV).SHOT LIST: FARMERS PROTEST AGAINST THE NEW AGRICULTURE LAWS, IN BANGALORE, INDIA.
New Delhi (India), Feb 6 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Rajat Gupta).- Thousands of farmers cut off some of India's main roads on Saturday to protest against three laws liberalizing the agricultural sector. The protest, called under the slogan "Chakka Jam" (Road Blockade), began around noon and lasted for three hours on roads across most of the country, with farmers staging sit-ins or crossing tractors to cut off traffic. FOOTAGE OF FARMERS' PROTEST AT THE GHAZIPUR BORDER IN NEW DELHI.
Indian farmers rally against the agriculture law reform on the Singhu border, about 30km northwest of New Delhi, after a weekend that saw protests against market reforms laws intensify, with attempts to block major highways. IMAGES
New Delhi (India), Dec 2 (EFE / EPA), (Camera: Harish Tyagi).- Thousands of farmers protested Wednesday in different parts of New Delhi against the agrarian reform promoted by the government of prime minister Narendra Modi, despite strong criticism from opponents, allies, and peasant protests. The new law aims to liberalise the country's farm sector, which, according to farmers, will have devastating effects. FOOTAGE OF A FARMER PROTEST IN NEW DELHI ON WEDNESDAY.
Plus de 2.000 personnes ont participé dimanche à une marche blanche pour exprimer leur "solidarité" aux victimes de l'incendie meurtrier qui a dévasté le 14 février trois immeubles à Saint-Laurent-de-la-Salanque, près de Perpignan, tuant huit personnes.
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