Editorial: La Vanguardia

• The European Commission has raised its awareness of farmers' problems due to massive protests.
• It has withdrawn a bill to reduce the use of pesticides, which would have increased costs and work for farmers and reduced production.
• The Commission has addressed other claims, such as limiting agricultural imports from Ukraine, reducing fallow land and simplifying the common agricultural policy.
• President Ursula von der Leyen promised to protect European agriculture in trade negotiations with Mercosur countries.
• European farmers face low profitability, rising costs, price pressure and competition from agricultural imports from third countries.
• European agriculture requires global support, focused on protecting small and medium-sized farms.
• The fight against climate change complicates the situation of farmers.
• It is crucial to find a balance between agricultural protection, public health and the fight against climate change.

Conclusion: It is necessary to review and negotiate policies to achieve a sustainable and balanced agriculture in ecological and economic terms.

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