An egg produced in Spain without cages will cost 55% more than an imported egg

게시됨 2024년 6월 28일

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The article outlines the economic implications of transitioning Spanish egg production to cage-free systems, as required by the EU, as per a technical report and a study. The report projects an investment of over 2.3 billion euros and seeks EU financial aid, an extension of the adaptation period, and a ban on new cage facilities. The study finds that switching to cage-free systems will increase production costs and regulatory expenses, leading to higher prices for consumers. It also emphasizes the need for trade protection and reciprocity to prevent the shift of production to countries with lower costs. Spain, with its third-largest egg production in Europe, primarily by small and family-owned farms, stands to be significantly impacted.

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“The economic impact of the transformation of farms to cage-free systems will mean total investments of more than 2.3 billion euros for Spanish egg producers,” according to the Interprofessional Organization of Eggs and Their Products (INPROVO), based on the Independent technical report on the “Economic impact of the EU legislative proposal on Animal Welfare for the laying poultry sector” carried out by Doctors Mr. Carlos Garcés Narro and Mrs. María Dolores Soler Sanchís, Professors of Animal Production from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the CEU Cardenal Herrera University of Valencia. To adapt to the new regulations, INPROVO requests: Financial aid from the EU with additional funds. Make decisions based on scientific evidence. Prohibit the construction of new facilities with cages from the moment the new regulation is published. An adaptation period of 15 years instead of the 10 years proposed by the EC. Establishment of an abandonment plan with aid for those producers ...

출처: Agrodigital