Andalucía leads organic agriculture in Spain. With over 1.5 million hectares dedicated to this agricultural model, Andalucía already exceeds the 25% target of ecological agricultural land set by the European Union for 2030, reaching 30.4%. This was stated by the Vice Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government, Consolación Vera, at the inauguration of the conference ‘Present and Future of Organic Agriculture in Andalucía’, organized by COAG and held in Seville.
In her opening speech, the Vice Minister highlighted the «notable» growth that organic agriculture has experienced in Andalucía in the last decade, consolidating the region as a «leader in organic production in Spain», she stated.
«This leadership is largely due to the diversification of our crops and, of course, to the commitment of the sector. In 2022, Andalucía represented 48% of Spain’s organic area, and the data from 2023 confirms a clear positive trend,» Vera emphasized.
The Vice Minister of Agriculture, Consolación Vera, has participated in the inauguration of the conference ‘Present and Future of Organic Agriculture in Andalucía’, organized by COAG in Seville.
Likewise, she emphasized the importance of these types of events to reflect on the challenges and opportunities in the sector, promoting sustainable and innovative practices that allow to ensure the profitability and competitiveness of agricultural exploitations.
To conclude, the Vice Minister thanked COAG for their effort and dedication in organizing this event, trusting that the conference will contribute to the strengthening and development of organic agriculture in Andalucía.
Law to promote organic agriculture
The conference also featured the Secretary General of Agriculture, Manuel Gómez Galera, who spoke about the Law to promote and support organic production and other sustainable agricultural and fisheries productions promoted by the Andalusian Government, as well as closing the conference with Sergio López, head of the Organic Production Area of COAG Andalucía; and the head of the Organic Production Service, Jon Jáuregui, who provided an overview of organic production in the autonomous community and its future direction.
Furthermore, the conference discussed new marketing opportunities in organic agriculture and livestock, led by Gonzalo Palomo, President of the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture (SEAE).