This new record was highlighted by Vicent Faro, president of the Committee of Organic Agriculture of the Valencian Community (CAECV), during the presentation of the 2025 campaign data. The event, held last Thursday, May 14th, at Bodega Redonda, headquarters of the Regulatory Council DO Utiel-Requena, was attended by the regional secretary of Agriculture, Vicente Tejedo; the president of DO Utiel-Requena, José Miguel Medina; and the head of agri-food business at Cajamar, José Manuel Enríquez.
Vicente Tejedo emphasized the Ministry of Agriculture's support for organic farming, noting the year-on-year growth in organic land and the importance of promotion by all administrations. He also mentioned ongoing research into pheromones in collaboration with the UPV.
The presented report reveals that the Valencian Community achieved 133,397 hectares of certified organic production in 2025, with a structure of 4,215 certified organic operators. The sector is also addressing two historical challenges: generational renewal and the incorporation of women. Currently, 30% of certified organic producers are women, and the average age of operators is 50 years, a figure that continues to decrease.
Vicent Faro highlighted the Valencian organic agriculture's capacity to absorb approximately 1.5 million tons of CO₂ annually, particularly due to woody crops, vegetation covers, and pastures. He also pointed out its high economic efficiency, generating over €7,400/ha in export value with public support of around €188/ha, translating to €55.6 generated for every euro of EU aid.
The CAECV's public certification adds differential value through transparency, independence, and sector participation, fostering growing consumer trust. This combination positions Valencian organic agriculture as a strategic lever for a fair and sustainable agri-food transition.
The event concluded with the presentation of the book ‘Ecovitiviniculture in the Valencian Community. More than 30 years of innovation and sustainability’, authored by Doctor Agronomist Engineer and oenologist José Vicente Guillem Ruiz. The Director General of Agricultural and Livestock Production, María Ángeles Ramón-Llin, praised Guillem's trajectory in Valencian agri-food development and winemaking. The CAECV publicly acknowledged Guillem's generosity in voluntarily sharing his knowledge for the work, the proceeds of which will be used to promote the Valencian wine sector, especially in areas affected by the DANA storm.
The institutional closing was carried out jointly by Vicent Faro, María Ángeles Ramón-Llin, and the Director General of Agri-food Industries, Ernesto Fernández, who agreed on the need to continue strengthening public policies supporting the organic sector and the international promotion of Valencian wine.
The afternoon continued with a round table on wine tourism, where representatives from organic wineries such as Chozas Carrascal, Bodegas Nodus, and Sierra Norte, along with HOSBEC, discussed the potential of organic wine as a tourist experience and a differentiating element for the Valencian Community. The role of Valencian organic wine as a tourist ambassador, uniting sustainability, culture, gastronomy, and landscape, was emphasized.
