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 PP fears losing rural votes due to its support for the Mercosur agreement
The Spanish People's Party (PP) is concerned about losing rural votes following its support for the Mercosur trade agreement amid protests from farmers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.