Farmers Quote by Joseph Hume
“What farmers require is, that the prices should be moderate, and the markets steady and for this reason I did, in 1826, 1827, and 1828, take the course which I would now recommend to the House.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary Speech, House of Commons, 1828
He argues that farmers need fair prices and stable markets, so he supported policies to achieve that stability.
In simple terms: Farmers need moderate prices and steady markets.
Key Takeaway
Support policies that stabilize agricultural markets.
Themes
economics
agriculture
policy
stability
fairness
Mood
concerned
analytical
pragmatic
Type
political
economic
advisory
When to use this quote
- legislative debate
- farmers' meetings
- policy planning
- economic forecasting
Key Concepts
market regulation
price stability
agricultural policy
government intervention
economic fairness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments ensure price stability for farmers?
- What risks arise from intervening in market prices?
A Different Perspective
Market stability may be hard to maintain amid global fluctuations.
