Scarecrows 'protest' outside Parliament as MPs debate supermarkets' treatment of farmers

The video discusses the challenges farmers face due to supermarket buying practices. Farmers live in fear of losing contracts, which threatens their livelihood. The power imbalance leaves farmers with financial risks and a small share of the food's value. Fair compensation for producers can lead to better wages for workers, benefiting everyone.

What is the main reason farmers fear going out of business?

• Lack of government support

• Supermarket buying practices

• Poor weather conditions

• High production costs

What is the consequence for farmers if they lose their supermarket contract?

• They have to sell their produce at local markets

• They can partner with other supermarkets

• They lose their livelihood and farm

• They receive government subsidies

How do supermarket contracts affect farmers financially?

• They share financial risks equally

• They provide financial security

• They offer high profit margins

• They place all financial risks on farmers

What proportion of the food's retail value do farmers typically receive?

• A tiny proportion

• Half of the value

• The full value

• A large proportion

What is a potential benefit of paying producers fairly?

• Increased food prices

• Higher wages for farm workers

• Reduced quality of produce

• Decreased farm productivity