The opposition movement to the introduction of the new drop irrigation sytem in Calasparra to replace the antiquated network of canals has not changed its stance following the information meeting last night in the Municipal Auditorium.
The opposition is mainly formed of elderly farmers and small holders who own small plots of land and who are resisting the change and do not want to pay for the new system.
All farmers and smallholders who currently use irrigation water are entitled to vote at the meeting in the Municipal Auditorium tonight. To vote simply come to the meeting after 6pm with your ID.
All political parties, the regional government, central government and the EU, which is 70% funding the modernization, are in favour of the project.
The Mayor of Calasparra has called on residents to support the modernization which he claims will «save agriculture in Calasparra, add value to the land and create employment.»
