On February 16, a significant farmers’ protest is planned in Alicante province that is expected to impact the A-7 highway directly. The demonstration will involve a tractor maneuver across the main artery of communication at the Vega Baja region, a zone within Alicante known for concentrating most agricultural activity. The action was initially scheduled for February 12 but was postponed after officials granted the necessary permissions from the Government Sub-Delegation to proceed.
The plan to mobilize was announced by José Vicente Andreu, president of Asaja Alicante. The organization, together with La Unió, COAG and UPA, backs a broader action plan slated to unfold across the Valencian Community in the coming days. Protests are also anticipated in the port of Castellón on February 15 and in the city of Valencia on February 22. As preparations continue, the slow-moving tractor on the A-7 is meant to draw public attention to what many workers describe as a critical stress point for the sector.
This episode is one of several mobilizations sweeping Spain, calling for firm adherence to the Food Chain Law and a shock plan to counter the rise in production costs. It also urges a reorientation of European policies to ensure reciprocity in trade agreements with third countries, aiming to protect local farming communities and stabilize market conditions.