Talking Business - Season 2024 Episode 10

As farmers protests continue why are they struggling to make ends meet? Across Europe and India farmers have been taking to the streets with complaints ranging from low prices for the products to the power of supermarkets, excessive rules and unfair competition from abroad. Dr Andrea Porro, Secretary General of the World Farmers Organisation explains to Aaron Heslehurst why the finances don't add up for an industry that is crucial to human survival as well as economies everywhere. Former supermarket buyer Ged Futter sheds some light on the sometimes difficult relationship between the farmers and the supermarkets who sell their produce to the rest of us. Plus, the boss of WordPress VIP, Nick Gernert, tells us how the free to use software is helping companies becomes less reliant on social networks.