Wheat yields to be record-breaking, but farmers again threaten protests

Croatian farmers are threatening widespread protests and border blockades if their demands for higher wheat prices are not met, with a key farmers' union issuing an ultimatum.

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Or they will protest with blockades of border crossings, bypasses, and other roads.

The Syndicate of Employees in Agriculture of Slavonia and Baranja stated in Rokovci that they will resort to action unless they receive better offers for their wheat. The farmers are questioning why wheat prices are significantly lower in Croatia (150 euros per ton) compared to the Paris stock exchange (250 euros per ton). They also allege that while Croatian farmers produce quality wheat for export, citizens are consuming irradiated Ukrainian wheat.

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Why is a ton of wheat 250 euros on the Paris stock exchange, and 150 in Croatia?

The farmers specifically called out Minister David Vlajčić, reminding him of his support for farmer protests when his party, Domovinski pokret, was in opposition. They claim that despite their efforts over the past year, they cannot even get close to the minister.

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We, it seems, are not in Europe.

The Ministry of Agriculture responded that direct intervention in pricing would constitute unlawful interference in market competition. However, the ministry indicated that significant investments are being prepared for storage and processing infrastructure. These investments aim to provide farmers with more options to secure better market prices for their produce.

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While Croatian farmers produce quality wheat that we export, citizens eat irradiated – Ukrainian.