This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
Spanish newspaper El Periodico de Ciota reported that the water crisis and recent trade deals will greatly affect Spanish agriculture, giving Morocco and South American countries opportunities to strengthen their position as main suppliers agricultural products from European Union countries.
The newspaper reports that the vast agricultural areas of the Alicante, Murcia and Almeria regions, which are among Europe’s main sources of fruit and vegetables, are facing a serious threat from drought.
She stressed that the decrease in water supplies to the Tajo-Segura basin, in addition to the repercussions of the trade agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries, further aggravates the situation.
The report highlights that these conditions contribute to strengthening the position of Morocco and South America as major competitors in the European agricultural market.
Actors in the Spanish agricultural sector have strongly criticized the government of Pedro Sanchez, accusing it of an ineffective water policy, as well as its weak role in European negotiations.
For his part, José Vicente Andreu, president of the “ASAGA-Alicante” union federation, warned that this crisis could lead to “a decline in the competitiveness of Spanish agricultural production”, which would force the country to depend more and more plus imports of agricultural products. products from Morocco, Turkey and Brazil. This will directly affect Spain’s food sovereignty.
