Valencia farmers sound alarm over squatting, praedial larceny

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August 24, 2026

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Valencia farmers sound alarm over squatting, praedial larceny

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GML Correspondent

Farmers in Valencia are raising alarm over illegal squatting, praedial larceny and a lack of basic infrastructure, with some claiming armed squatters are bulldozing agricultural lands and selling lots without permission.

The concerns were raised during a meeting with members of the TTPS Eastern Division, representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries and the Skills Farmers Group.

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