Surface area dedicated to organic farming in the Valencia Region grows 9.2% year-on-year
Spain
Tuesday 23 July 2024
VU
The province of Valencia leads the way in this increase
The Valencia Region has registered an increase in the area dedicated to organic farming, reaching 139,353 certified hectares in 2023. This increase of 9.2% over the previous year highlights a remarkable progress, doubling the extension of a decade ago.
The province of Valencia leads this growth with an increase of 47%, followed by Alicante and Castelló with increases of 30% and 24% respectively. Vicent Faro, president of the Organic Agriculture Committee of the Valencia Region (CAECV), welcomes this progress as a testament to farmers' commitment to sustainability and environmental protection.
fuente: levante-emv.com