The agricultural sector in Thessaly is undergoing a transition, with many farmers contemplating the abandonment of cotton cultivation due to low prices. This decision could significantly impact the income of producers and the local economy in Larissa. Agricultural consultant Giannis Peroulakis highlights shifts towards dry farming and concerns regarding water management influenced by climate change. There is also a trend towards subsidizing greenhouses, but the future of these initiatives remains uncertain amid discussions of budget cuts in the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) within the EU.

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