Galician Veal Farmers Triumph After Strike: Prices Finally Cover Costs

Galician Veal Farmers Celebrate Price Hike After Last Year's Strike Galicia, Spain – Galician Suprema veal producers are breathing a sigh of relief. After a year of struggling with prices reminiscent of three decades past, a recent price increase has brought renewed hope to the region's farmers. The price of Galician Suprema veal has risen to nearly seven euros per kilo, a significant increase that covers production costs. This is a stark contrast to last year, when many farms were forced to close due to unsustainable prices. Santiago Rego of the Association of Galician Suprema Cattle Farmers explains, "We always maintained that farms needed to be viable through price." The strike, which involved withholding animals from the market, played a crucial role in achieving this price increase. Now, the mood among farmers is positive, as Rego states, "The anxiety and fear of closure are gone, and people are more eager to continue working." The superior quality of Galician Suprema veal, produced from calves fed solely on their mother's milk until seven months old, is a key factor in its success. This price increase is a testament to the resilience and determination of Galician farmers, and a promising sign for the future of the region's agricultural sector.