Produce Quote by Paddy Ashdown
“We have to make their livelihoods viable, get them the proper prices for their produce, try and make them stay rather than sell their property and leave again.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Policy discussion on agricultural sustainability, UK Parliament, 2005
The speaker urges support for farmers by ensuring fair prices and stability, aiming to prevent displacement and preserve rural livelihoods.
In simple terms: Support farmers with fair prices to keep them on their land.
Key Takeaway
Promote fair pricing for sustainable agriculture.
Themes
agriculture
economics
livelihood
policy
stability
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government policy making
- NGO advocacy
- farmers' market participation
- community-supported agriculture
Key Concepts
Fair trade
rural development
economic justice
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies can protect farmers without harming consumers?
- How can consumers influence fair pricing?
A Different Perspective
Market forces may resist price controls.
