Farmers in Motril and the surrounding area are far from happy that the processing plant for greenhouse waste is closed, precisely when there is most need for it. Obviously, the main opposition party in Motril Town Council have not fallen mute, having been gifted this large stick to hit the Mayor’s party with, but regardless…
Tag Archive for cucumbers
Pepino Protest in Carchuna
by Vivienne Hughes •
Farmers are not happy bunnies and for the usual reason; rock-bottom prices for their produce, well below production costs.
Pointless Pepinos
by Martin Myall •
(COH 03C) The Spanish say, “Me importa un pepino,” which translates into “I couldn’t give a fig or damn.” Well costa pepinos are damned, that’s for sure.
Costa Farmers Might Have To Dump Excessive Crop
by Vivienne Hughes •
Cucumbers or pepinos love our climate and given any excuse, they overpopulate the greenhouses, flood the markets and push prices down. Readers will remember the cucumber heaps on Carchuna beach a few years back.