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…
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Asian Seaweed Menace
by Vivienne Hughes •
Towns along the Costa Tropical, Salobreña amongst them, have requested assistance from the Provincial Council to deal with the extra cost of removing Asian seaweed from their beaches.
Motril Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
The sky behind Motril was alive with the coming and going of a helicopter yesterday, which is hardly surprising as there was a fire in the hills behind the town.
Green Mamola
by Martin Myall •
Whilst down on La Mamola beach it’s covered in Asian seaweed, it turns out that six greenhouse in La Mamola are covered in Moroccan weed… cannabis!
The White Pledge
by Martin Myall •
Motril is the first town in the province to join the Compromiso Blanco, which is a Junta initiative to reduce agricultural plastic waste.
Clamp Down on Plastic Waste
by Martin Myall •
As the accompanying photo demostrates, discarded greenhouse plastic ends up in barrancos and even washed up onto beaches and rocks on the coast.
Clearing Plastic from Barrancos
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Delegate for Agriculture (Junta) has had workers out all along the coastline, cleaning up barrancos that are littered with plastic and other rubbish.
Greenhouse Expansion Approved
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Plenary Meeting of the Motril Town Council yesterday approved the expansion of plastic greenhouses within the municipality, amongst other points.
Nacla Fire Suspects charge
by Hugh MacArthur •
The regional police belonging to the Junta de Andalucía have tracked down two people, thought to be responsible for the recent fire in the Cortijo de la Nacla area. They have been charged with causing a forest fire through negligence.
More Greenhouses for Motril
by Vivienne Hughes •
In the latest Plenary Meeting of the Motril Town Council the move to increase greenhouse farming was approved thanks to votes in favour from the majority of political parties.