The Government postpones recognizing historic irrigation systems as Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Spanish government has postponed the recognition of historic irrigation systems as Intangible Cultural Heritage due to substantial objections received during the process.
The Spanish countryside maintains its rejection of the agreement between the EU and Mercosur: 'It puts healthy and safe food at risk'
Spanish agricultural organizations express strong opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, citing risks to national products and consumers.
Cases of African swine fever rise to three in Barcelona outside the security cordon, and the Generalitat asks the Government for help again
The recent detection of African swine fever cases in Barcelona has prompted the Generalitat to seek additional support from the Spanish Government.
The Silence After the Tractors
Readers write about the situation of farmers, the reinvention of the left, the increase in the Spanish population, and generational conflicts.
The peat raised by Marko Vainionpää is being exported worldwide – "Spanish tomatoes are grown using Finnish peat"
Peat production in Finland is decreasing significantly, with employment in the sector dropping from 2,300 full-time equivalent jobs in 2019 to just 400-500 now.
Five Faces to Understand the Problem of the Spanish Field: "If the Primary Sector Falls, We All Fall"
The article discusses the critical challenges facing the Spanish agricultural sector through the perspectives of five individuals directly affected by the industry.
Spanish farmers protest in Madrid against EU-Mercosur agreement
Thousands of Spanish farmers protested in Madrid against the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, claiming it threatens food sovereignty and creates unfair competition.
The 'cotton test' of agricultural imports: bananas arrive from Latin America and Africa loaded with pesticides banned in the EU
Spanish farmers are protesting against the EU-Mercosur agreement, claiming that agricultural imports are undermining local production standards due to lax pesticide regulations.
Researchers invent a system to grow tomatoes using half the water and fertilizers
A team of Spanish scientists has developed a revolutionary technology that allows for tomato cultivation using about half the water and conventional fertilizers without sacrificing production yield.
Spanish Farmers on the Storm: Crops Such as Broccoli and Carrots Are Under Water
Spanish farmers report extensive flooding of crops due to severe storms, resulting in significant economic losses.
About 200 tractors surround the Cortes of Castilla y León in Valladolid to protest the Mercosur agreement
Approximately 200 tractors and around 300 people gathered in Valladolid to protest against the EU's agreement with Mercosur and demand real support for the Spanish primary sector from the authorities.
Sánchez launches a generational rescue plan for the countryside amidst a crisis following the signing of the Mercosur agreement: "This is a smokescreen"
The Spanish government is mobilizing 17,000 rural properties and allocating 10% of the CAP to promote generational change in agriculture amid rising protests from farmers in Catalonia against the Mercosur agreement.
Pepe, Spanish rancher, on the Mercosur agreement affecting national products: 'Only Brazil has more beef cattle than all of Europe combined'
Pepe, a seasoned Spanish rancher, shares insights about the impact of the Mercosur agreement on national beef production, noting that Brazil outnumbers the entire European cattle population.
Sánchez proposes to allocate up to 17,000 public rural estates to young producers to promote generational change in the countryside
The Spanish government, led by President Pedro Sánchez, aims to allocate up to 17,000 public rural estates to young agricultural producers as part of urgent measures to promote generational renewal in the countryside.
The Government announces its intention to make 17,000 state farms available to young farmers
The Spanish government plans to offer 17,000 state-owned farms to young farmers, prioritizing access for new professionals and women.
The Government will make state rustic land available to young farmers to facilitate generational change
The Spanish government, led by President Pedro Sánchez, is implementing a plan to provide state land to young farmers to promote generational renewal in agriculture.
The stance of PASOK on Mercosur and the meeting of the socialist eurogroup
European socialists' decisions regarding the Mercosur agreement, which directly affects the agricultural sector, are emerging based on each country's national interests, with Spanish and German support for the agreement contrasting with French opposition.
Mercosur, the great threat to Spanish agriculture: "It is a deceit and a scam"
The Spanish agricultural sector views the Mercosur agreement as a significant threat that offers minimal opportunities while posing numerous challenges for farmers and agro-food companies, leading to widespread dissatisfaction towards Brussels.
The countryside feels like a "bargaining chip" due to the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and keeps the pressure on the roads
Spanish farmers express strong opposition to the EU's trade agreement with Mercosur, feeling that their agricultural sector is being undervalued and used as a bargaining chip in exchanges.
Winners and losers of the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur
The free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur is anticipated to benefit the Spanish food industry, particularly wine and olive oil producers, while raising concerns over job losses in the meat industry due to potential impacts from increased competition.