In South Korea, rice farmers get large income support from the government, which also leads to higher prices of rice in the domestic market. Obviously, farmers don't want to dismantle such barriers. |
Rich countries have been given time until 2013 to eliminate agricultural export subsidies. That's eight long years and gives ample opportunities for various interest groups in Europe and the U.S. to lobby against the elimination of such subsidies. |
We have to put on a little circus. We figure that sometimes you have to add a bit of dramatic elements to get people's attention. |