The agricultural sector of the Costa Tropical, a fundamental economic pillar that generates employment and projects the region globally, is in a process of constant evolution. To address the emerging threats and opportunities, the Commonwealth of Municipalities of the Costa Tropical promoted a meeting for analysis.
The conference, held at the Blue Building of the Port of Motril, featured key participants such as Rafael Caballero, president of the Commonwealth; José García Fuentes, president of the Motril Port Authority; and Evaristo Romero, southern zone director of Caja Rural de Granada. During the event, crucial topics for the development of Granada's agricultural landscape were discussed.
“"Pests, water digitalization, and how the controversial agreement between the European Union and Mercosur will affect farmers on the Granada coast."
Caballero emphasized the importance of these debates for the sector's competitiveness and sustainability. For his part, García Fuentes highlighted agriculture's strategic role as a generator of employment and wealth, as well as its vital connection with port activity. Evaristo Romero, from Caja Rural de Granada, underscored the entity's commitment to the training and updating of farmers, reaffirming its support for the primary sector.
The program included presentations by specialists such as Gregorio Monsalvo, Ignacio Henares, Alejandro Pérez Pastor, and Rafael Navarro Gómez-Menor, who offered a technical vision on challenges like the emergence of new pests (including thrips parvispinus and ambrosia beetles), digital irrigation water management, and the impact of international agreements. The moderation, initially planned for Javier Fernández Dougnac, was taken over by Carlos Ferrón Calabuig, an agricultural engineer and Agriculture Councilor for the Almuñécar City Council.
The conference concluded with a round table that brought together Carmen Lidia Reyes, territorial delegate for Agriculture of the Junta de Andalucía in Granada; Antonio Mancilla, vice president of the Diputación de Granada; and Pedro Ruiz García, president of the La Palma Cooperative. This space fostered a deep analysis of the sector's present and future, consolidating the event as a valuable tool for knowledge exchange and identifying needs.
