The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries receives several representatives of the cerecero sector
Fernando Miranda, general secretary of Agriculture and Food, and the CEOs of ENESA and Productions and Markets, received the representatives of the cerecero sector yesterday to listen to their demands. The meeting was attended by several members of the Association of Cooperatives, headed by its president, Emilio Sanchez, as well as Ernesto Agundiez, president of the Commonwealth, and also were accompanied by the general director of Agriculture and Livestock of the Junta de Extremadura, Antonio Cabezas .
ASEDAS analyzes the profile of the seasonal consumer
The supermarkets of the companies of ASEDAS, Spanish Association of Distributors, Supermarkets and Supermarkets, located in places of the Spanish coast and in tourist mountain areas can reach between 15 and 30 percent of the total of establishments according to the different brands. . Many of them are called "seasonal stores", which serve a large floating population concentrated in holiday seasons and with very specific needs for food and hygiene products.
Guayaquil prepares the VII International Mango Congress
The Ecuadorian mango will once again be the center of attention this August. Guayaquil will receive for the seventh time the best experts worldwide at the International Congress of Mango, an event that aims to present the latest technological advances in the production of fruit.
Fecoam considers vital the maintenance of the Tajo-Segura Transfer for the survival of the regional agriculture
The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of Murcia (Fecoam) reminds the administration that "the agriculture of the Region depends largely on the water resources coming from infrastructures such as the Tajo-Segura", given the situation of the river's deficit basin Safe.
ACI celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives
On July 7, the International Cooperative Alliance, ACI, celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives every Saturday in July. Its slogan in its 96th edition is "sustainable societies thanks to cooperation". The values, principles and structures of governance, sustainability and resilience are part of the cooperative movement that has more than 1.2 billion members in the world. Sustainable societies are those that reflect the environmental, social and economic limits of growth.
Luis Planas appoints nine senior officials
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, will preside over this Tuesday, July 3, the act of taking possession of high positions of the Ministry:
The advance of data on organic production in 2017 marks a trend of sustained growth
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food already has the data on organic production in Spain for the year 2017. These data confirm the trend of sustained growth and the consolidation of organic production, which keeps Spain as the first country in the world. European Union on agricultural land dedicated to this farming system, and one of the five most important in the world.
Planas underlines the decisive contribution of farmers and ranchers to maintain the rural environment
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has closed on Thursday the presentation of the Yearbook 2018 of the Union of Small Farmers and Cattle Ranchers (UPA). In his speech, Planas stressed that family farming is not only the production of food necessary for citizens but also the ability to maintain the territory and natural values. "The farmer and rancher is the first environmentalist in history."
Iberian Ham from Spain will be promoted in Europe and Mexico
Two projects promoted by ASICI and approved by the EU with an allocation of 5.8 million euros, will promote the Iberian Hams of Spain in international markets and disseminate the European production model, characterized by quality, traceability, food security and animal welfare, to advance in the conquest of foreign markets. This unprecedented initiative for the sector comes at a key moment, because it gives a great impetus to the Internationalization of one of the star products of our gastronomy. It should be remembered that Iberian ham, besides being a great food, healthy and natural, is tradition, culture and part of the European Gastronomic Heritage.
Luis Planas closes the delivery of the ‘Pascual Startup’ awards
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, in closing of the delivery of the prizes 'Pascual Startup h', has highlighted the need to continue opening doors to the agri-food sector, promoting the integration of the digital revolution to achieve its growth. "The digital revolution is a reality and the agrifood sector is not going to be left behind" said Luis Planas, emphasizing the importance of supporting and encouraging innovation in all areas of the sector, as a basis to boost its future wealth and development .