The situation has caused significant concern among industry professionals. One of the most recent cases occurred on a farm in Aras de los Olmos, where scavenging birds attacked sheep and newborn lambs. Affected farmers point out that the speed at which these events occur makes it practically impossible to intervene to prevent the death of the animals.
The agricultural organization criticizes the current administrative management for requesting aid. They explain that the procedure for obtaining compensation is excessively cumbersome and the set amounts do not take into account the indirect damages suffered by the farms. In addition, they report significant delays in the collection of economic compensation.
Faced with this problem, farmers are calling for a more agile compensation system adjusted to the reality of the countryside. They also request an updated census of the vulture population in the Valencian Community and neighboring areas to assess the real impact and implement effective deterrent measures in watering holes and ponds.
