Xsampa

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Expanding support for the farmers; The beginnings of redefining agriculture in Xsampa.
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December 6th, 5656
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As a socialist state, Xsampa has a commitment to improving the human condition of all proletarians. Urban or rural. However, one can't deny that while we strive to uphold this dream of improving the human condition as much as possible, it hasn't been a smooth process. Rural communes are far more at risk of neglect and decay. In rural communes, one of the biggest industries is farming. Of course, lumber, mining and textiles are strong industries but no nation can realistically survive without a strong agricultural base. As such, it's of little surprise that the Jungde Administration is looking to rectify this and ensure that agriculture isn't a depressing industry, and that agricultural sovereignty can be achieved.

For starters, it requires an expansion. No more can the industry be dominated by strawberries, wheat and rice. It must be diversified for a diverse industry is a healthy and strong one. For social enterprises and worker co-ops, they will be encouraged via grants to begin expanding crops. For state owned farms, they will be directed to diversify and expand crops in conjunction. The goal isn't to replace strawberries as an agricultural staple, but to de-concentrate the monopoly strawberries hold and ensure a diverse industry. Whether it be growing crops such as sorghum, barley and millet for their resilience. Alongside this, the encouragement of growing medicinal crops where applicable, and aromatic crops. Besides those specific crops, farms will be encouraged to grow what they can such as fruits and vegetables, should the local climate permit it.

But, to ensure these farms keep thriving and rural communities aren't left behind, infrastructure will be vital. Replacing old roads, establishing storage silos for agricultural communes, cold storage infrastructure, and food processing centres, both to encourage new jobs and reduce crop spoilage. 

But the second defining part of Xsampan agriculture is yaks. They are the pride and joy of our beloved land. But they hold a monopoly on the farming industry. This simply cannot be allowed. For starters, the People's Committee of Agricultural Management will enact new guidelines and regulations. For example, of course, Yak Sanctuaries and rotational pasture programs. Overgrazing not only hurts the environment, but it leads to less yields. Pragmatic and idealistic. As for diversification, a focus will be placed on sheeps, goats, ducks and poultry. These animals don't compete with yaks, and actually complement yaks. A win win. If possible, farms will be encouraged to cooperate with agriculture via permaculture systems. 

While the People's Committee of Agricultural Management continues to debate over whether to expand or just continue maintaining Comrade Fortiers "Urban Vertical Farms", these reforms are sure to be welcomed by many Xsampans. 
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Glory to the Xsampan Revolution! Glory to the Xsampan Proletariat!

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