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The Global Farmer Network are farmers committed to inserting their voice and perspective in the global dialogue regarding food and nutritional security.

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Opinion
Farmers Speak with One Voice: Regenerative Agriculture is the Future
Our goal in drafting a declaration on regenerative agriculture is to show that farmers, who work all the time in the fields, know that this is the future of food production—and to inform policymakers, who often lack a background in agriculture, about what we’re doing and why.
May 15, 2025 08:50 AM
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Opinion
Balanced Trade Can Benefit All
Farmers in the US and globally are part of the solution to many of the world’s greatest challenges, including feeding a global growing population while protecting natural resources and adapting to a changing climate. Our voices must be heard.
May 08, 2025 06:18 PM
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Opinion
Pope Francis Understood and Stood with the World’s Farmers
Since his passing, many have honored his commitment to the world’s most vulnerable. And they’re right. But he also understood something essential: that achieving food security in the 21st century demands science, technology, and a bold commitment to innovation.
April 25, 2025 02:02 PM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Let Science Lead the Way
Agriculture requires adaptation—but it would be easier and better if farmers like me could gain access to the latest technologies. Science offers them, but my government prohibits them.
April 21, 2025 09:16 AM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
Anti-farmer Terrorism is a War Against Food Security
This victory for terrorism is a defeat for democracy. It also delivers a blow to farmers.
April 11, 2025 12:47 PM
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Opinion
Toughing Out the Uncertainty of a Trade War
Farmers try to prepare for anything and everything, but the truth is that we never know what to expect from the weather, war, and viruses that can spread rapidly. Our newest challenge is President Trump’s preference to use tariffs as a negotiating tool.
April 04, 2025 02:55 PM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
What happened to free trade?
We can’t be silent. As farmers, we must speak up. Globally, we need to stand together and advocate for the critical role that free trade plays for our industry, our countries and the world.
March 22, 2025 11:38 AM
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Opinion
Celebrating the EU Commission’s Retreat from the Green Deal
For too long, the EU’s politicians and bureaucrats have viewed farmers as obstacles in their efforts to confront climate change. They’ve treated us as enemies whose daily work is to assault the environment.
March 13, 2025 01:06 PM
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Opinion
The Panama Canal is Key to Global Commerce
Arguing about the canal is a distraction. The canal works well and serves our interests. It’s time to pursue authentic trade opportunities.
February 24, 2025 06:41 PM
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Global Farmer Network
Opinion
The Threat of Tariffs and Policy Uncertainty Will be a Significant Trade Challenge
What we need for the long-term are sensible and predictable policies that allow farmers and other business leaders who rely on international commerce to make plans for growth and prosperity in the 21st century.
February 14, 2025 11:12 AM
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