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Deep Dive: Raising Resistance (2012)

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Raising Resistance
Raising Resistance focuses on the conflict between large agri-business and small farmers in Paraguay. It shows how the expansion of soy farms, particularly those growing GMO beans, impacts local communities. The film presents the struggle of campesinos whose crops are being destroyed by pesticides used in these large-scale operations, illustrating the wider effects for food production and health. The documentary also examines the global demand for cheap beef in wealthy countries, which drives the cultivation of soy in Paraguay. It connects the local agricultural practices to international markets, revealing the consequences for both the environment and the health of local populations, particularly children affected by pesticide exposure.

Why Watch

  • •See the impact of GMO soy on local farmers in Paraguay.
  • •Find out how pesticides affect children's health.
  • •Meet the campesinos fighting against agri-business.

Did You Know

•Paraguay's soy farms are a battleground for agri-business and small farmers.
•GMO beans are primarily used to fatten cattle for cheap steaks in rich countries.
•Pesticides from soy farming are harming crops of local campesinos.

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Agricultural practicesEnvironmental healthFood production issues