the bitter side of tea
Conventional tea cultivation involves large amounts of pesticides, negatively affecting ecosystems and farmer health. Farmers face human rights challenges including child labour, poor working conditions, low wages, forced labour, lack of legal protections, and gender inequality.
a bananas industry
The banana industry faces severe challenges regarding human rights, including low wages, insecure employment, and restrictions on the right to unionise. The widespread use of pesticides in banana cultivation poses health risks to farmers.