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Farmers Neglected at Home and Abroad / Critics trade blame over subsidies, WTO

By Newsdesk.org Staff | December 15, 2003

By Michael StandaertAgricultural subsidies — intended to save rural communities and feed the world’s billions — are blamed for poverty, hunger and environmental destruction.

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