VOICED: Sour taste for Spain's olive farmers

The video discusses olive harvesting in Andalucia, Spain, highlighting its economic importance and challenges. It covers the impact of the EU-Morocco trade deal on Spanish farmers and emphasizes the need for modernization to stay competitive. Despite being the world's largest olive oil producer, Spain faces issues like falling prices and high production costs.

What modern equipment is used to assist in the traditional olive harvesting process in Andalucia?

• Conveyor belts

• Robots

• Tractors

• Drones

What percentage of Spain's olive oil production comes from Andalucia?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

How many agricultural workers are supported by the olive oil industry in Andalucia?

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 250,000

What is a major concern for Spanish farmers regarding the free trade deal with Morocco?

• Higher production costs in Spain

• Lower quality of Moroccan olive oil

• Unfair competition due to wage differences

• Lack of modern farming techniques

What is the suggested solution for Spanish producers to overcome international competition?

• Increase olive oil prices

• Reduce production costs

• Modernize farming methods

• Focus on domestic markets