Agrarian revolts and protests have been ongoing in the countryside since February 6, as organizations fight for their demands. The Minister of Agriculture signed an agreement with one agricultural organization, UPA, which deactivated the protests. However, other organizations feel left out and criticize the lack of depth in finding solutions for agriculture and livestock.
In response to these criticisms, agro-food cooperatives and agricultural organizations have presented a document with 12 concrete measures to renegotiate solutions for the countryside. They will wait for a forum in May before deciding on specific protests. The measures cover a range of issues from Common Agricultural Policy to environmental concerns.
These organizations are calling for simplification of bureaucracy, recognizing the importance of both extensive and intensive livestock farming, and adapting labor reform to the needs of the agriculture sector. They also want to address issues related to the Food Chain Law and the effects of global warming on agriculture. They are pushing for more comprehensive solutions involving multiple ministries and government bodies.
In terms of labor, they want to ensure that the temporary nature of agricultural employment is taken into account and that it does not lead to job insecurity. Overall, these organizations are seeking a holistic approach to addressing the challenges faced by the agriculture and livestock sectors.
