Members of the Indonesian local media gathered in Batu City, Malang, Indonesia last September 12, 200 for a press conference with AFA, represented by Chairperson Seo, Jung Eui and Secretary General Esther Penunia.
Seo pointed out the need for Asian farmers to unite in the face of WTO and other threats such as free trade agreements (FTAs) with USA.
“The agriculture market is very threatened by the USA. The EU is working together to fight against US domination of the market. But Asia is very weak, so we have to work together to fight the domination of USA in our markets,†said Seo.
He also called on the Indonesian farmers not to give up the fight for their rights and their livelihood in the face of globalization.
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