What is happening with farmers in Europe and Spain?

Workers in the agricultural sector have taken to the roads across Spain to join the protests taking place in various parts of Europe. In recent days, similar demonstrations have been observed in Germany, Belgium and France, something that has ended up reaching Spain as well.

In some cases, traffic is being cut off and paralyzed at specific points on roads, including access to highways, in addition to slow marches that slow down the circulation of vehicles, transport and individuals.

These protests will extend over time, with more mobilizations planned, with the purpose of demanding fair prices and changes in the policies imposed by the European Union.

This is what farmers in Spain ask for

Fair prices:

· They report that the prices they receive for their products do not cover production costs.

· They demand greater price control in the food chain to ensure a fair profit margin.

Compliance with the Food Chain Law:

· They demand that companies that fail to comply with the law, which prohibits selling at a loss, be sanctioned.

· They ask for measures to improve transparency in price formation.

Tax reduction:

· They request a reduction in VAT on agricultural diesel and other taxes that tax their activity.

· They argue that these measures are necessary to improve their competitiveness.

Drought aid:

· They demand financial aid to compensate for the losses suffered by the drought that affects a large part of the country.

· They call for measures to improve water management and irrigation efficiency.

Agricultural insurance reform:

· They demand a reform of agricultural insurance to make it more accessible and better cover climate risks.

· They argue that the current insurance system is not enough to protect them from inclement weather.

Measures against unfair competition:

· They ask for measures to avoid unfair competition from imported products that do not meet the same quality and safety standards as Spanish products.

· They demand greater reciprocity in trade agreements with other countries.

Modernization of the sector:

· They demand investments in the modernization of the agricultural sector to improve productivity and competitiveness.

· They ask for support for research and development of new agricultural technologies.