World Business Report

Why India farmers are protesting again


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Our food supply chains are under pressure as thousands of farmers are marching to the Indian capital, Delhi, to protest over how much they get paid for the food they produce, with elections coming later this year. Sam Fenwick examines what started this movement as farmers in Europe are also raising their voices.

Meanwhile those delivering our foods say they're not paid enough either as they are planning not to work on Valentine's Day in the UK and the US.

And we find out if there is light at the end of the tunnel for US shoppers as the latest inflation data is out; we hear from a small business owner in New Jersey.

(Picture: Protesting farmers clash with police in Haryana, Shambhu Border, India. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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