Our country does not stop growing in the fruit and vegetable production and an example of this are the latest data issued on the organic farming area in Spain. In the year 2018, there was an increase in 8% over the previous year, something that is so positive as to place us at the head of Europe. That's right, we are already the ones with the largest number of hectares -2,24 million- We dedicate ourselves to organic farming, without forgetting livestock in the same 'bio' line. From the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAP), this excellent news is highlighted.
Organic farming data in Spain
The organic products They are increasingly the order of the day, even reaching foods that we might never have imagined would be like this. However, in a clear commitment to a better and healthier future, Since the European Union some time ago it was urged to undertake this line. The result could not have been better for the organic farming in Spain, European country with the largest cultivated area already.
A fact of the 2018 advanced by the MAP to be proud of, from the producers themselves (39.505) to the processors (4.627). In total, the number of biological operators was 44.282, 6% more than in 2017. That, in agricultural land, while livestock farms also maintained their growth, although less.
The climb was only 1,68%, but going into more detailed figures, the important thing was in the increases of almost 15% in sheep and dairy cattle. He too porcine increased by 11,51%. For its part, ecological industry saw their number increased by 15% since there are already 7.670 companies related to plant production.
Impact on the economy and consumption figures
In this context, that the organic farming in Spain maintain its "important sustained growth", according to the minister louis planes, it is more than beneficial. Because the economy you also see favored therefore, since these activities generate job creation and fixation of populations around work.
For now, what remains to be done is to improve the consumption of organic products. Bill spending per capita Spanish is still with, although it is growing. He stood at 46,5 € per capita in 2018, but a "clear trend" upward is forecast. The increasing demand for foods 'bio' is a reality, in line with other countries in the UE.
Source: Efeagro
