The onion positions itself as a profitable alternative in Álava: it improves the soil, complies with the CAP, and offers good yields according to NEIKER.
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The onion consolidates itself as a profitable alternative for diversifying agricultural operations in Álava, with the capacity to meet the requirements of the CAP, improve soil health, and generate stable income, according to the technical analysis carried out by NEIKER. The research confirms that this crop breaks pathogen cycles, optimizes rotation, and presents competitive commercial yields, although it requires precise irrigation management in summer. Onion responds to the key challenge of the Basque countryside: profitability and crop rotation The Basque agricultural sector faces a double structural challenge: increased production costs and crop rotation requirements imposed by the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This context forces the search for viable alternatives that fit the climatic conditions of the Basque Country. The press release says that the high humidity and the limited meteorological window—especially between autumn and spring—restrict the available agronomic ...