The consequences of the drop in the price of milk
Girona’s farmers have demonstrated again against the distribution companies due to the recent drop in the price they pay per liter of milk. This price has gone from 50 cents to 47, a figure that is below the cost of production. This new reduction means a serious economic impact for the farmers, who say that it leads them to ruin.
The protest was initially scheduled for eleven in the morning in front of the Subdelegation of the Spanish government in Girona, but it was affected by an incident. The Municipal Police intercepted one of the trailers loaded with shopping carts from the Mercadona supermarket, which the farmers wanted to use for the protest. After some tension with the agents and being identified, the demonstrators moved the concentration to the Sub-Delegation.
Mercadona’s role in the situation of Girona farmers
One of the key points of the Girona farmers’ protest is the accusation that Mercadona has a dominant position in the milk distribution market. Farmers feel that this position of power allows Mercadona to impose lower prices on producers, like them, and this seriously hurts them. This situation is a matter of constant concern for Girona’s farmers, as it directly affects their economic sustainability and the future of their farms.
The need to find solutions
The protest of Girona’s farmers highlights the need to find solutions that guarantee the sustainability of the agricultural sector. It is important to establish a constructive dialogue between the different actors involved, such as farmers, distribution companies and the competent authorities, in order to find a fair balance in milk prices and ensure a viable future for Girona’s farmers.
