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Organic production improves in Spain

La ecological production of fruits, vegetables, vegetables and other foods in the fields of Spain continues to grow favorably. These professionals are less affected by the crisis that occur, compared to traditional farmers. This is indicated by the latest data shared by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Continuous improvements are being seen in the and ecological of Spanish agriculture and livestock. According to recent statements by the deputy general manager of Differentiated Quality and Ecological Production of the ministry, Javier Maté, the profitability of eco products is rising. This, due to the upward trend in consumption and the market, something that has a "positive" effect on producers.

Organic production, one of the "best prepared" for the next challenges

Despite that profitable growth There is still a long way to go for organic products to reach "a fair and equitable price." It should be remembered that food produced without insecticides, pesticides or other chemicals they involve "higher costs." Therefore, this price objective is still pending, as these professionals assume the reforms of the Common Agricultural Policy (PAC).

In this regard, M believe that the ecological production it will be one of the "best prepared" to "face those challenges" in the future. Above all, because the next policies for Spanish farmers and ranchers will be marked by the respect for the environment. Firm steps must continue to be taken towards the sustainability of the planet's resources. There, the ecology it's key.

«The roles and roles of each of the chain actors are working in this sector, which enjoys greater understanding and interrelation. In addition, the claim of the organic producer to sell their products outside our country is changing. This is because the industry here has understood it and many important firms are already having an ecological production line »

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Data on this ecology in Spain

Spain It has about two million hectares cultivated, according to the latest data that have been recorded from 2017. That year both the percentage of cultivated area and the average annual growth rose with respect to the previous five years. Currently, the 8,2% of the useful agricultural area in our country is dedicated to the ecological production. 

With all that, Spain is the first country in ecological surface of the European Union and the fifth in the world. It is convenient to continue to be at the forefront and try to keep the sector adding successes.

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