Farmer reveals how much he receives for tomatoes that cost up to 3 euros in the supermarket: difference surprises

The Spanish farmer Juan Carlos revealed that he receives around one euro for every kilo of tomatoes he produces, while the same product costs between 2.50 and 3 euros on supermarket shelves. This difference of up to three times the price drew attention to the inequality in the Spanish food chain. Between production and sale to the consumer, there are various stages that include transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing, which partially explains the price disparity. However, farmers have been arguing for several years that the distribution of value along this chain is not balanced. The situation becomes even more delicate due to the increase in costs borne by producers, including the rising cost of production factors, adverse weather conditions, and competition from imported products. Receiving one euro per kilo does not correspond to the farmer's profit, since that amount must cover all costs associated with production. In Spain, there is a Food Chain Law aimed at preventing producers from selling below production costs, but agricultural sector organizations continue to advocate for greater control and more effective enforcement of these rules. Many farmers warn about the difficulty of keeping farms profitable and the lack of young people interested in continuing in the sector.