2023-07-18 15:00:47
In a meeting with the Minister of Agriculture, Ambassador Mata spoke about centralized city markets and regional farmers’ markets in Spain
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Kiril Vatev and the ambassador of Spain in Bulgaria Alejandro Polanco Mata discussed the contribution of agricultural cooperatives to the development of the economy and the possibilities for expanding trade in agricultural goods between the two countries at a meeting in the Ministry of Agriculture.
The ambassador informed about the priorities of the Spanish Presidency in the field of agriculture and fisheries. He presented data on the development of agricultural cooperatives in his country, emphasizing that the sector creates jobs and is economically efficient. It also increases the number of young farmers in them and provides a significant number of jobs for women, including in management positions.
„Spanish cooperatives are a successful working model and we are keen to take advantage of this know-how, because of the serious advantages that association of farmers provides. This is particularly important from the point of view of the successful market realization of agricultural products,” said Minister Vatev.
The Minister of Agriculture and Ambassador Polanco also commented on the Spanish model of centralized urban markets and regional farmers’ markets. The ambassador said these structures provide price predictability for farmers and direct access to consumers.
Minister Vatev noted the importance of short supply chains for agricultural producers, including trade in fresh products. He added that the mentioned successful examples can be useful for improving the competitiveness of smaller farms in Bulgaria as well.
Another topic discussed was the current situation on the grain market.
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