The DO Pera de Jumilla increases its commitment to organic farming and reaches 20% of the production area in Spain

Published 2022년 8월 3일

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The article highlights the start of the ercolini pear harvest season in Jumilla, Murcia, with an expected yield of four million kilos. The industry, which includes 1,000 members and covers 250 hectares, is dedicated to 20% organic farming, a significant increase from 5% in the past three years. Despite challenges like bad weather, the pear is exported to several countries including Morocco, Libya, Germany, and Portugal. The regional minister praises the industry's commitment to quality and organic farming, and increases funding to support its promotion and sustainable agriculture.

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The export of ercolini pear focuses this year on Morocco, Libya, Germany and Portugal JUMILLA (MURCIA), Aug. 3 (EUROPE PRESS) - The Jumilla pear harvest campaign, of the ercolini variety, which has a Denomination of Origin (DO), has begun and producers expect this year's harvest to reach four million kilos. This DO is committed to organic farming, which already reaches 20 percent of the production area. The Minister of Water, Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, Environment and Emergencies, Antonio Luengo, visited this Wednesday a farm that grows this product "highly appreciated and demanded in the markets for its flavour, texture and quality, which make it a one of the distinguished fruits of agriculture in the Region of Murcia". The DO Pera de Jumilla currently has a thousand members, about 250 hectares of production, 30 primary operators and three warehouses. In addition, the ecological cultivation of this variety has increased, which represents 20 percent of the total ...

Source: europapress