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Venezuelans turn to city farming

Alirio Ovalles walks at his family urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela June 27, 2016. Facing a national food crisis, Venezuela's pumpkin-growing socialist president is exhorting compatriots to grow fruit and vegetables on balconies and roofs and in barracks across the country. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Alirio Ovalles walks at his family urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela June 27, 2016. Facing a national food crisis, Venezuela's pumpkin-growing socialist president is exhorting compatriots to grow fruit and vegetables on balconies and roofs and in...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Alirio Ovalles walks at his family urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela June 27, 2016. Facing a national food crisis, Venezuela's pumpkin-growing socialist president is exhorting compatriots to grow fruit and vegetables on balconies and roofs and in barracks across the country. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo
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Soldiers walk in front of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. His government's "Great Agro-Venezuela Mission" is promoting city farming to offset shortages which have led to lootings and riots as the OPEC country undergoes a major economic crisis. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Soldiers walk in front of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. His government's "Great Agro-Venezuela Mission" is promoting city farming to offset shortages which...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Soldiers walk in front of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. His government's "Great Agro-Venezuela Mission" is promoting city farming to offset shortages which have led to lootings and riots as the OPEC country undergoes a major economic crisis. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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A soldier works in a greenhouse with tomatoes plants at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. "We need to plant to ensure food sovereignty," President Nicolas Maduro said, recounting how he and his wife harvested pumpkins on their patio for a soup that tasted "like heaven." REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

A soldier works in a greenhouse with tomatoes plants at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. "We need to plant to ensure food sovereignty," President Nicolas Maduro said, recounting how...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A soldier works in a greenhouse with tomatoes plants at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. "We need to plant to ensure food sovereignty," President Nicolas Maduro said, recounting how he and his wife harvested pumpkins on their patio for a soup that tasted "like heaven." REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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A security officer stands guard while an inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "He who learns to cultivate in his city, his school, his university, his factory, in his communal space ... cultivates another form of faith in life," he added, urging people to grow products in schools, military bases and even jails. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

A security officer stands guard while an inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "He who learns to cultivate in his city, his school, his university, his factory, in his communal space ... cultivates...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A security officer stands guard while an inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "He who learns to cultivate in his city, his school, his university, his factory, in his communal space ... cultivates another form of faith in life," he added, urging people to grow products in schools, military bases and even jails. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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A woman shows the lettuce in an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. In the first data on the new push, Maduro's government boasts that in the last three months, some 135,000 Venezuelans have produced 273 tonnes of vegetables, fruits and herbs in urban settings. The production seems well short of this year's goal of 3,500 tonnes, but some participants are enthusiastic. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A woman shows the lettuce in an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. In the first data on the new push, Maduro's government boasts that in the last three months, some 135,000 Venezuelans have produced 273 tonnes of...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A woman shows the lettuce in an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. In the first data on the new push, Maduro's government boasts that in the last three months, some 135,000 Venezuelans have produced 273 tonnes of vegetables, fruits and herbs in urban settings. The production seems well short of this year's goal of 3,500 tonnes, but some participants are enthusiastic. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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A general view of an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. "If all communities began to cultivate, it would help to combat the high cost of living and food shortages," said 69-year-old Luisana Galvis, a retired administrator who helps produce 30 different types of vegetable on a state-owned plot in a west Caracas slum. Critics, though, say the project is laughably inadequate given the scale of Venezuela's problems, and absurd in a vast and fertile nation that was once a major exporter of coffee. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A general view of an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. "If all communities began to cultivate, it would help to combat the high cost of living and food shortages," said 69-year-old Luisana Galvis, a retired...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A general view of an urban garden in the slum of Catia in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. "If all communities began to cultivate, it would help to combat the high cost of living and food shortages," said 69-year-old Luisana Galvis, a retired administrator who helps produce 30 different types of vegetable on a state-owned plot in a west Caracas slum. Critics, though, say the project is laughably inadequate given the scale of Venezuela's problems, and absurd in a vast and fertile nation that was once a major exporter of coffee. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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Inmates work in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "Forty thousand hectares of productive land in this country and Nicolas' solution is urban agriculture!" scoffed two-time opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, who accuses the government of wrecking rural output with nationalizations. "You listen to him and he's a century behind!" REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Inmates work in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "Forty thousand hectares of productive land in this country and Nicolas' solution is urban agriculture!" scoffed two-time opposition presidential candidate...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Inmates work in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. "Forty thousand hectares of productive land in this country and Nicolas' solution is urban agriculture!" scoffed two-time opposition presidential candidate Henrique Capriles, who accuses the government of wrecking rural output with nationalizations. "You listen to him and he's a century behind!" REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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A placard that reads, "Growing house Hugo Chavez", is seen in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. Even some who have long grown their own food are dubious of Maduro's efforts to help solve Venezuela's unprecedented crisis by emulating their city gardens. "It's illogical to have a grand plan for urban agriculture given how fertile the land is in Venezuela," said Omar Sharam, owner of the upmarket Casa Bistro restaurant which cultivates many of its own ingredients on a city plot. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A placard that reads, "Growing house Hugo Chavez", is seen in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. Even some who have long grown their own food are dubious of Maduro's efforts to help solve Venezuela's unprecedented crisis by...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A placard that reads, "Growing house Hugo Chavez", is seen in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. Even some who have long grown their own food are dubious of Maduro's efforts to help solve Venezuela's unprecedented crisis by emulating their city gardens. "It's illogical to have a grand plan for urban agriculture given how fertile the land is in Venezuela," said Omar Sharam, owner of the upmarket Casa Bistro restaurant which cultivates many of its own ingredients on a city plot. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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Tomato plants are seen in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. Oil gradually took over Venezuela's economy since its discovery here a century ago and now makes up 94 percent of foreign income. That has led to the neglect of other sectors, including agriculture, and made Venezuela dependent on imports. Vast swathes of arable land are underused. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Tomato plants are seen in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. Oil gradually took over Venezuela's economy since its discovery here a century ago and now makes up 94 percent of foreign income. That has led to...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Tomato plants are seen in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. Oil gradually took over Venezuela's economy since its discovery here a century ago and now makes up 94 percent of foreign income. That has led to the neglect of other sectors, including agriculture, and made Venezuela dependent on imports. Vast swathes of arable land are underused. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo
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An inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. Since Maduro was elected three years ago to succeed the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, his popular mentor, Venezuela's economy has deteriorated rapidly with a deep recession and widespread shortages. Mobs outside shops screaming, "We want food!" and hoping for limited bags of pasta and rice have become commonplace across the South American country of 30 million. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

An inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. Since Maduro was elected three years ago to succeed the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, his popular mentor, Venezuela's economy has deteriorated rapidly...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
An inmate works in an urban garden in Rodeo III prison in Guatire, Venezuela July 1, 2016. Since Maduro was elected three years ago to succeed the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez, his popular mentor, Venezuela's economy has deteriorated rapidly with a deep recession and widespread shortages. Mobs outside shops screaming, "We want food!" and hoping for limited bags of pasta and rice have become commonplace across the South American country of 30 million. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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Peppers plants are seen in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. The government blames the crisis on an "economic war" led by opposition business leaders and the United States. Critics, however, point the finger at bad economic policy and over-reliance on oil. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Peppers plants are seen in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. The government blames the crisis on an "economic war" led by opposition business leaders and the United States. Critics, however, point the...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Peppers plants are seen in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. The government blames the crisis on an "economic war" led by opposition business leaders and the United States. Critics, however, point the finger at bad economic policy and over-reliance on oil. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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People work in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. With its new urban food push, Venezuela is attempting to follow in the footsteps of Cuba, its closest ally, which pioneered sustainable agriculture during the so-called "Special Period" in the 1990s after the collapse of its Cold War benefactor, the Soviet Union. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

People work in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. With its new urban food push, Venezuela is attempting to follow in the footsteps of Cuba, its closest ally, which pioneered sustainable agriculture during the so-called "Special...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
People work in an urban garden in Caracas, Venezuela July 13, 2016. With its new urban food push, Venezuela is attempting to follow in the footsteps of Cuba, its closest ally, which pioneered sustainable agriculture during the so-called "Special Period" in the 1990s after the collapse of its Cold War benefactor, the Soviet Union. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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A soldier walks in a greenhouse at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. Somewhat ironically, Venezuela's socialist government is also in tandem with a wider trend among urbanites from New York to Tokyo who are setting up rooftop gardens as part of a global green movement to eat healthier, organic food. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

A soldier walks in a greenhouse at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. Somewhat ironically, Venezuela's socialist government is also in tandem with a wider trend among urbanites from...more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A soldier walks in a greenhouse at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. Somewhat ironically, Venezuela's socialist government is also in tandem with a wider trend among urbanites from New York to Tokyo who are setting up rooftop gardens as part of a global green movement to eat healthier, organic food. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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A woman works in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. Those on the ground in Venezuela doubt they will resolve all their country's food problems, but at least want to contribute to a more nutritious diet. "We're not growing to fill our stomachs, but to eat better," said Militza Perez, a bank worker who grows her own peppers, chard and other herbs on a roof garden. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

A woman works in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. Those on the ground in Venezuela doubt they will resolve all their country's food problems, but at least want to contribute to a more nutritious diet....more

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
A woman works in an urban garden in the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela July 19, 2016. Those on the ground in Venezuela doubt they will resolve all their country's food problems, but at least want to contribute to a more nutritious diet. "We're not growing to fill our stomachs, but to eat better," said Militza Perez, a bank worker who grows her own peppers, chard and other herbs on a roof garden. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso
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Men work in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Men work in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Men work in a greenhouse on the rooftop of a building in Caracas, Venezuela June 22, 2016. REUTERS/Mariana Bazo
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Soldiers walk next of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Soldiers walk next of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Reuters / Thursday, August 04, 2016
Soldiers walk next of the greenhouses at the urban garden in the academy of the Venezuelan National Guard in Caracas, Venezuela June 29, 2016. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins
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