
Lleida: Catalonia's Farm with Slaughter Imbalance
The province produces 60% of Catalan pork and 55% of beef, but only slaughters 11% and 14% respectively.
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The province produces 60% of Catalan pork and 55% of beef, but only slaughters 11% and 14% respectively.

The province concentrates 60% of Catalan pig and 55% of cattle, but only processes 11% of pigs and 14% of cattle.

Five brands from the Lleida region have already joined this collective initiative to guarantee freshness.

Exports from Lleida to the US total 78 million euros, with olive oil being the most vulnerable product.

Around 150 Catalan producers are joining a national demonstration to denounce the crisis in the small-scale farming sector.

Around 150 farmers began a journey to the capital to denounce unfair competition and demand a stronger agricultural policy.

The 29th edition of the fair features 33 exhibitors and an exhibition area of 12,100 m² at Fira de Lleida.

Construction work in Torre Salses will begin on February 26, generating concern and calls for resistance among city center merchants.

The Lleida Used Vehicle Show will take place from February 6 to 8, featuring 33 exhibitors and 650 cars for sale.

The Lleida-based firm surpassed 2,000 employees and strengthened its territorial expansion, particularly in the region of Galicia.

Mayor Fèlix Larrosa details that the initial phase in Torre Salses will involve an investment of 43 million euros.

The Lleida demarcation exceeded 1.38 million visitors and 3.35 million overnight stays, registering growth above 2%.