That is not of course what farmers need in this situation.

Farmers need a clear direction as to where they are going.

The farmer needs to make money, too, so he's not going to agree on a price that's way below the current market value.

Farmers need to know that they will get a fair return for their efforts.

However, many small farmers don't need such a large loan.

"Our farmers need all the help they can get," he said.

However, farmers need support to be able to comply with these standards.

Farmers have not always needed unions to voice their concerns.

Then the farmers would not need to chop down more forest.

Farmers need to produce enough to feed their families and have some left to sell.