One of Africa's largest palm oil companies that is majority-owned by the British government through foreign aid funding has failed to meet a promise to improve housing for its Congolese workers or pay them on time, investigations have revealed.
A recent report by nine charities including RIAO-RDC, a Congolese NGO, and the western charities Grain and War on Want, levels a string of criticisms against Feronia Inc, including allegations of land grabs, low pay and exploitation.
The B.C. government will consider proposals to impose higher property taxes on investors who buy agricultural land then reap huge tax benefits intended for farmers, not wealthy speculators.
"Plaider pour une restitution des terres, ou demander à nos investisseurs de revoir leur engagement, revient à mettre en danger les emplois de milliers de travailleurs," réagit Feronia.
Montreal-based Fiera Capital Corp. is taking the next step in its aggressive expansion plans that include adding agriculture and private equity to its current asset class offerings.
Face au décalage entre la défense de Feronia et les témoignages remontant du terrain, les ONG demandent la mise en place d'une mission d'information indépendante internationale dans les zones concernées.
The Senate agriculture committee is launching a study into the ownership of Canadian farmland and the challenges that farmers face in expanding their operations.
Après quatre années de débats, d’analyses rigoureuses, d’épouvantails de toutes sortes et d’une commission parlementaire, où en sommes-nous maintenant au Québec?
