Small farmers in the developing world face a variety of challenges.

To be sure, some farmers face ruin because of the drought.

At the same time, however, the 3.6 million farmers living in the new Member States face even greater problems.

Farmers in the region face their second straight disastrous harvest.

There is little doubt that the indigenous farmers faced these problems and more.

Without subsidies, most farmers would either quit or face bankruptcy.

Our farmers are facing the collapse of what was formerly a functional market.

Nonetheless, we must also be aware that middle-aged farmers are facing the same challenges.

Even without foot-and-mouth disease, many farmers were facing bankruptcy anyway.

The report admits that European farmers face global competition, while having to respect environmental, food safety, quality and welfare objectives.