Farmers hold protest in Komotini

Western Thrace farmers shouted their troubles in the demonstration organized in Komotini

Western Thrace farmers, in order to make their voices heard who could no longer endure the economic difficulties in the agricultural sector, held a protest rally in Komotini.

Western Thrace farmers, who earn their living by working in the agricultural sector, produce tobacco, cotton, okra, etc. They gathered in front of the East Macedonia Thrace State Presidency building in Komotini on Thursday, February 10, 2021. They  expressed the economic difficulties they experienced due to the low prices of products, the high prices of fertilizers, diesel and drugs, and protested the government.

Western Thrace animal breeders joined the protest rally along with the farmers. In addition, local politicians, cooperative presidents and managers of the region attended the rally and did not leave the farmers and animal breeders alone.