Greek farmers prepare new wave of protests over rising costs and delayed subsidies
Farmers across Greece are preparing new protests over rising production costs, low agricultural prices and delays in subsidy payments, as growing financial pressures threaten the viability of agricultural businesses.
The National Committee of Farmers, which represents farmers nationwide, has announced plans to hold a meeting on December 6 in Nikaia, near Larissa, to discuss the scope of nationwide demonstrations and decide on further action.
In a statement, the committee said farmers' financial difficulties had worsened compared with last year, with many agricultural products being sold at prices below their production costs.
Rising energy and fertiliser prices have further increased the financial burden on producers, while delays in agricultural support payments and what the committee described as inadequate compensation for natural disaster-related losses have added to their difficulties.
The statement also highlighted problems in the livestock sector, where animal diseases and difficulties rebuilding herds have left many producers struggling to make a living.
FARMERS TO JOIN NOVEMBER 25 GENERAL STRIKE
The committee called for compensation for farmers' income losses, lower production costs and more comprehensive government support for the agricultural sector.
It also announced that farmers would join the nationwide general strike scheduled for November 25.
The December 6 meeting in Nikaia is expected to determine the scale of the planned protests and the committee's next steps.
