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Argentina abre el sector hortofrutícola a los mercados europeosThe Argentine delegation, headed by the Minister of production and natural resources of the province of Santiago del Estero, Luis Gelid, has carried out the first contacts to open the Argentine fruit and vegetable sector to European markets. Gelid has maintained several meetings with leaders of the main public and private Spanish institutions, with the aim of strengthening trade relations and gather experiences in agro-industrial programs applicable to the province in argentina. The Gelid Minister has met with representatives of the
Ministry of the environment, Rural and marine, with which discussed, inter alia, models and projects in the field of animal welfare and traceability systems, which allow the monitoring of agricultural production from the farm, until its commercialization. At this meeting, leaders of both delegations have studied, in addition, the main developments in production and fertilizer systems, as well as other r & d projects initiated by the Spanish administration.
On the other hand, in meetings with leaders of the sector of Madrid, Andalusia and Murcia, Santiago del Estero representatives have could know, first hand, the reference projects in these communities with regard to irrigation systems, promotion of agricultural and livestock policies or training. The Minister has submitted to institutional officials and Spanish investors, the agro-industrial project of the province, which includes the law of Industrial Promotion, which is attracting significantly, in recent years both national and international investment to the province in argentina. This law reflects the commitment of the regional government for the return of 30% of the investment in the sectors agriculture, livestock, forestry, mining and industrial until 2012. The standard has as main goals lead to the establishment of new industries in the province, increased industrial activity in areas of sparse population, promote the rational use of resources, encourage the use of technological improvements and promote the establishment in the industrial park in order to achieve an appropriate and efficient industrial development. In the coming months, the santiagueña delegation will continue contacts to advance on the path started with this visit.
Delegation of Santiago del Estero in the professional fair Fruit Attraction.
