Farmers in Pakistan are planning to protest on April 13 against big corporate farms. This protest can involve rallies and gatherings in different towns and public farms across the country. Groups like the Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee and Anjuman Mazareen Punjab are joining together for this cause.
During the protest, farmers want to stop large corporate farming and protect their lands, which they have worked on for many years. They are also asking for several things:
– A halt to the building of controversial canals in southern Punjab.
– Distribution of public agricultural lands to the peasants.
– Cancellation of notices asking tenants to pay large sums of money in dues.
– Setting the price of wheat at PKR 4,000 for 40 kg during the current harvest season.
The Green Pakistan Initiative (GPI) is a program started by the government to improve farming and help the environment by using advanced technology and better farming methods. However, farmers are worried that these changes may harm smaller landowners, force peasants off state lands, and limit their access to the resources they need for farming.
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