El increased organic production it has run its course despite the pandemic. This established trend can help us meet our goals with the UE. It would not be bad if this facilitates the arrival of aid for reconstruction after the pandemic. Discover the keys to this unstoppable phenomenon that is here to stay.
Surprising figures
The figures for the past year may seem surprising. However, they are part of an already consolidated trend. Consumers' concern for the natural environment plus environmental regulation have favored the growth of this activity. Not in vain, the increased organic production the last year was from 3'5%.
Perhaps they are not so shocking figures for the reader. What is impressive is that the area dedicated to this activity already represents the 10% of the agricultural land! We mean a whopping 2.437.891 hectares. It is said soon, With these figures we have a average annual increase of 4% during the last five years.
What exactly is organic production?
Ecological production is also called biological or organic. The Department of agriculture defines it as "an agri-food production and management system that combines best environmental practices together with a high level of biodiversity ”. It also highlights its work in preserving natural resources, as well as the application of demanding standards on animal welfare.
Its purpose is to obtain products that meet the preferences of consumers who are more aware of respect for nature. They should always wear a badge so that it can recognize them.
Increased organic production and commitment to community partners
Spain is the first European country in terms of production and land dedicated to organic production. As for the world ranking, it is in third place. They only surpass it Australia y Argentina, two countries that are considerably larger. The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, louis planes, has praised the data and the Spanish leadership.
It is not for less. Spain, a country prone to dodging its objectives of fiscal deficit, is in a position to fulfill other covenants. In this case, the commitment to increase the area dedicated to organic production up to 25% in 2030. The figure is framed within the European Green Deal and Spain could do nothing wrong to comply with it. It depends on its partners to inject post-pandemic regeneration aid into key sectors.
Area distribution
The increase in organic production has been taking place unevenly over the years. Andalusia monopolize the 45% of the land dedicated to this purpose! In the meantime, Castilla la Mancha occupies the 17% of the lands and Catalonia the 10'5% of the total. Most of the echo surface corresponded to permanent pastures, more than 1,27 million hectares.
It is followed by Permanent crops, 662.423 hectares. In third place are the arable crops with the not inconsiderable figure of 502.075 hectares. Regarding the performance in the last year, we can affirm that the area of permanent organic crops has risen. Meanwhile the eco cattle hut is maintained. So does bio aquaculture production.
Consumption promoting organic production
Undoubtedly, consumption has been fundamental in achieving last year's figures. Furthermore, to give a significant example, organic farming sales grew by 17% in sales. These data, provided by the Regulatory Council of Organic Agriculture of Galicia (Craega), confirm the paradigm shift. The number of producers dedicated to this sector grew, in turn, by 11% despite the pandemic.
In short, the increase in organic production will not stop. If we are surprised by their figures in a time of crisis and uncertainty, we will see in a bonanza. It has come to stay at a time when we rethink the impact of each of our actions. A clear example is the recent statements of the minister Garzón on meat its repercussion. And you? Still do not consume organic production?
