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    Spain: there are already 11 autonomous communities and three provinces declared by the EU free of ovine and caprine Brucellosis

    There are already 11 Autonomous Communities and three Spanish provinces declared officially by the EU as free from ovine and caprine brucellosis, and 10 Autonomous Communities and four provinces declared free of bovine brucellosis, after publication on 20th October, in the Official Journal of the European Union (DOUE), of Commission Implementing Decision 2017/1910 / EU, declaring the Autonomous Communities of La Rioja and Valencia and the provinces of Albacete, Cuenca and Guadalajara as officially free from ovine and caprine brucellosis. It also includes the declaration of the Autonomous Communities of Castilla La Mancha, Catalonia and Galicia and the province of Zamora, as officially free of bovine brucellosis.

    García Tejerina highlights Salamaq as an example of the ministerial commitment by the indigenous cattle breeds

    The Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment, has highlighted the Salamaq Fair as a clear example of the ministerial commitment for the conservation and promotion of indigenous breeds, "an animal heritage of undoubted value". For the Minister, the 1,400 specimens that participate in Salamaq 2017 show the genetic progress achieved by native Spanish breeds. García Tejerina, who made the remarks on the occasion of the inauguration on September 6th of Salamaq 2017, in which she was accompanied by the President of the Diputación, the Delegate of the Government in Castilla y León, and the Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, referred to this event as "a symbol of what represents agriculture and livestock not in this land Castilian and Leon but in Spain".

    The support of the primary sector allows Salamaq 17 to grow in content and quality

    The Salamaq 17 Fair has consolidated its growth thanks to the confidence of the primary sector, growing in content and quality, with 532 unique exhibitors from 35 Spanish provinces of 14 Autonomous Communities, France and Portugal. The Fair, with a budget of 878,800 euros, increases the total occupied area to about 43,700 square meters.

    FERCAM rewards the eight best manchego cheese of 2017

    The competition of quality that celebrates the National Fair of the Field in Manzanares (FERCAM), that with 29 editions is one of the most prestigious and valued of the sector, has awarded the eight best manchego cheeses of the year in its different categories. Thus, in the section of curados and semi-cured, respectively, cheeses "Diaz Miguel" and "Montescusa" are imposed in the industrial category, while "Marantona" and "Chisquero" do in the artisanal.

    AGRACE presents the 100% Native Breed logo, which certifies the purity of the Celtiberian White Sheep

    The Association of Cattle Breeders of Celtic White Caprine Breed (AGRACE) celebrates today, June 29th, in Madrid an event of presentation of the Autochthonous Breed Logo 100% in which, in addition to a tasting of products, will be held a Day on topics Related to the marketing under this Logo launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Food and Environment (MAPAMA).

    Inlac initiates a campaign that promotes the consumption of three dairy products per day as the basis of a healthy diet

    The Interprofessional Organization that encompasses the entire Spanish dairy sector, Inlac, has presented on 14th June a campaign aimed at improving the knowledge and perception of dairy products, whose consumption, despite being essential elements for a balanced diet, it does not at present reach the necessary amounts for a correct feeding. Through rigorous information, which bases its messages on the work of a Scientific Committee composed of experts of recognized prestige, this initiative seeks to promote among the Spanish population the intake of at least three dairy a day, and has the support the EU and MAPAMA.

    PROVACUNO faces a new stage, emphasizing internationalization and national consumption

    The Interprofessional Beef Organization (PROVACUNO) faces a new stage in which it will prioritize as objectives internationalization and internal consumption, as it informed during its act of longing, celebrated last May 29th in Madrid. Thus, this Interprofessional Organization has launched an ambitious Internationalization Plan, which will be developed during the period 2017-2021, to promote Spanish beef in foreign markets. Likewise, work is being done to ensure that Spanish consumers adequately value domestic beef, according to the director of PROVACUNO, Javier López.

    The “Muuu” platform arrives in Spain to guarantee full traceability in beef

    Since April 4th, Muuu's collaborative livestock management platform, the first product of the Faarm company, specializing in the development of technology that facilitates the exchange of information on the origin and route of food to a fairer and more transparent food industry, has been offering its services in Spain. In this line, the Muuu platform is aimed at producers, veterinarians and associations of the beef sector, which allows a complete traceability of the meat circuit.
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    ASAJA Albacete mobilizes thousands of farmers and ranchers in defense of the rural environment, under the motto “No field, no life”

    ASAJA Albacete has staged a demonstration in the capital of his province, on Thursday, April 6th, under the motto "No field, no life", demanding measures to the regional and central administration to solve the very serious situation of the agrarian sector, including, among others, the declaration of Plague of the mountain rabbit and other species of big game, with measures to eradicate these pests; a plan of irrigation that guarantees the future of the exploitations and the wealth in the region: 1,500 hm3 for 500,000 has. to 20 years; that CAP aid should be more agile, consistent with rules and, above all, basic to the viability of farms: that the aid should not be delayed.

    More than 70,000 visitors support the success of FIGAN 2017

    More than 70,000 visitors endorse the success of the last edition of the International Animal Production Fair (FIGAN), which has stood out for its professionalism and quality. With its closure, Feria de Zaragoza "ends the biennial cycle of agri-food fairs that represents the exhibition list of the most important primary sector in Europe and even the world", said the President of the Government of Aragon, Javier Lambán.