‘We now live without this violence’: the Colombian farmers giving up coca for palm oil
Subsidies and a crackdown on armed groups are helping smallholders rebuild their lives, leaving behind decades of conflict and fear
TL;DR
- Colombian farmers are abandoning coca cultivation for palm oil production.
- Subsidies are assisting smallholders in this transition.
- A crackdown on armed groups is contributing to a safer environment.
- These efforts are helping farmers overcome decades of conflict and fear.
- The shift aims to rebuild the lives of smallholders.