'The only thing we know is to grow rice': they speak leaders of rice strike in Colombia; this answers Minagricultura

HOY DIARIO DEL MAGDALENA

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The strike continues in several departments, including Tolima, Huila, Meta, Sucre and, recently, Santander. The rice sector of the country and the National Government did not reach an agreement, so the strike continues in several departments, including Tolima, Huila, Meta, Sucre and recently Santander. According to the rice union, the proposals put forward by the National Government are not enough to meet the needs of the sector. Fedearroz asked…

Oro Noticias

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In the face of the rise in domestic rice prices, rice growers in the departments of Tolima, Meta, Sucre and Huila started a national strike in order to follow the proper planning and production of the sowing. In view of this situation, rice growers from Bajo Rionegro and Sabana de Torres have decided to join the national protest that directly affects the prices of this base product in the Colombian family basket. The participants of the guild ar…

Meridiano 70

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Since the morning of Thursday, March 6, rice growers in Casanare have blocked the road that connects Yopal with Aguazul, as part of a national mobilization to protest the difficult situation that the rice sector is going through in Colombia. Despite the adverse weather conditions, with heavy rains in the area, protesters have concentrated in front of the site where Yopal Transport Terminal is being built. Rice farmers have announced that the roa…

Telemedellín

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The national rice strike, which now completes four days, has begun to generate concern in Medellin about a possible shortage.

Valora Analitik

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Rafael Hernández, president of Fedearroz, talks about the rice strike in Colombia. Image: Courtesy. After no agreement had been reached between the National Government and the representatives of rice growers in the country, this March 6th, and for the third consecutive day, the strike continues in Colombia. In this context, Valora Analitik spoke with the president of the National Rice Federation (Fedearroz), Rafael Hernández, and with Analdex ab…

Nación Paisa

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The national rice strike in Colombia reaches its fourth day with blockades in several regions of the country due to the economic crisis faced by producers. The demonstrations continue at the following points: Tolima: Espinal, Guamo, Saldaña, Purificación, Prado and crossing via Líbano-Armero. Huila: Villavieja, Campoalegre and roundabout via Yaguará. Sucre (Mojana): San Marcos, Troncal de Occidente. Target: Via Puerto López — Villavicencio. Con…