It started in France: Farmers in Konya protest with tractors
Farmer protests, which began in France and have had an impact worldwide, have now reached Turkey. The protest held by farmers with their tractors in the Seydişehir district of Konya has brought the issue of farmer quotas in Konya to a new level.
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In Konya, while uncertainties regarding the solution to the water problem continue, local farmers have reacted to the shifting of potato quotas to other districts following an agreement made with Konya Şeker in October.
PROTEST WITH TRACTORS
Potato producers from Seydişehir gathered in front of the Seydibey Chips Factory to protest the transfer of a portion of the potato quotas allocated to the district to another district.
Stating that this situation means disregarding the rights of Seydişehir producers, the farmers demanded a solution to this issue and emphasized that they would fight regarding the quota problem.
Farmers in Seydişehir, Konya, held a protest with their tractors against rising costs and inflation.
— Tarım-Sen (@tarimsendikasi) February 8, 2024
We want to produce and live a dignified life. We salute the farmers who have stood up for their rights! pic.twitter.com/yFGKRheAwI