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The day has had several presentations and panel discussions that have explained the economic and environmental benefits provided by this new farming system
Organic farming promotes the creation of jobs and increasing incomes of farmers through the reduction of external economic dependence
The City Council of Puerto Lumbreras, in collaboration with the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture (EEAS), has developed the Organic Farming Awareness Campaign in order to promote this new agricultural system in the municipality.
The conference, which have been attended by more than 50 farmers lumbrerenses have had several presentations and tasting organic products.
"Puerto Lumbreras is a town committed to the farmer.
With this program we present a new option that provides economic and environmental benefits while ago to more self-reliant professionals, "said Councilman Rural Development, Jose Maria Parra.
The conference, which was developed in municipality of Esparragal, has had a news conference that offered the professor at the University of Murcia, Jose Maria Egea.
In the paper, Egea has explained the benefits of organic farming, its operation and requirements for its implementation.
Then, we have developed a panel in which several farmers in the municipality have explained his own experience in the field of organic farming.
Following the presentation of the findings, the day ended with a tasting of organic products such as juices, fruit or wine.
This new system of agricultural production brings many economic benefits as creating jobs or increasing the income of farmers through the reduction of external economic dependence.
In addition, organic farming helps the environment by improving the fertility of agricultural land and the efficient use of energy use.
Farming campaign that has developed in Puerto Lumbreras also includes a free advice service in order to accompany the farmers in the process of conversion to the formulas and ways of working the new system.
In addition, this initiative includes training activities and technical meetings for learning.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Puerto Lumbreras
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