Strumica farmers protest over pepper purchase prices

Farmers in the Strumica region of North Macedonia have launched a series of protests and blockades using agricultural machinery to demand higher purchase prices for Kurtovska Kapija peppers. The protesters are reacting to current offers of 25 denars per kilogram, noting that last year prices ranged between 35 and 40 denars for similar quality.

Following meetings between Minister of Agriculture Borche Serafimovski and both producers and canning industry representatives, a minor increase in purchase prices has been proposed. However, the