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In closing, has distinguished José Carrión as Agricultural Cooperative of the Year and has given the Gold Peter Gomaríz

The Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives of the Region of Murcia, Fecoam, was held this afternoon the XXVIII annual general meeting at Bodegas San Isidro in Jumilla.

The event was attended by a broad representation of industry organizations, financial institutions and regional government, with the president of the Community, Ramón Luis Valcárcel, head.

During the assembly, has made the approval of the 2012 accounts, the management report and the proposal for action this year.

Fecoam president, Santiago Martínez Gabaldon, took stock of last crop in the region, which he described as "moderately acceptable, but without throwing the rooftops", and explained some of the main concerns of the sector, among which are the lack of control on the entry of products from third countries, the price difference between what you get at home and what finally paid by the consumer, "mismanagement" of the comprehensive plan of the protected areas Northwest or the need to maintain aid to hire insurance, "not to discourage" farmers and ranchers.

Gabaldon Martinez stressed that agricultural cooperatives in 2012 again demonstrated that they are an engine for economic development in the region, with over 45,000 jobs, including partners and employees in handling stores and holdings and the sector in general , is best encountered by the current economic situation "very adverse".

Fecoam president, however, said that there is "widespread feeling" that "has lowered the piston" in sensitivity to agriculture and livestock, "prioritizing other actions that have proved unproductive or unprofitable."

Therefore, he demanded greater involvement and support for a key sector in the economy of Murcia, and especially to the cooperative world, "that not only creates jobs and wealth, but performs a social function unbeatable in every one of the people" .

In his speech, he stressed that we should promote partnership and eliminate red tape and excessive bureaucracy, since there are "many projects stand in the drawers of the ministries" that if the acceleration, could generate much employment.

He has also advocated to facilitate generational change in the country.

"We need to help young people in these first steps are crucial to the development of an operation," he stated, and added that it is necessary to bet financial institutions for the sector.

Fecoam President recalled that the water remains a priority and must be guaranteed "as is" and are due to establish measures to ensure farmers prices that at least cover the costs of production.

Looking ahead, said that agricultural cooperatives have to think more about the long term and focus on quality of their products to differentiate themselves, requiring the continued "investing, innovating and diversifying both products, as in markets. "

Valcárcel, meanwhile, stressed that the cooperative is a "model of success" by which we must go, as it has proven to be the best hold times of difficulties.

The president of the Community has indicated that the coming weeks will be vital to the reform of the CAP, to look for to ensure a fair income to farmers, to be reinvested in the modernization of the countryside of Murcia and in improving competitiveness of enterprises.

In regard to the comprehensive plan of the Northwest, has said that it has taken into account the 99% of the claims submitted by farmers and that is not going to solve anything to reach a consensus with the industry.

During the closing ceremony, has distinguished Fecoam José Carrión, former president of Bodegas San Isidro (joined the cooperative in 1978 and president from 2003-2011) and Agricultural Cooperative of the Year, and has given his badge Gomaríz Peter Gold, better known as Perico 'the Colorao', a person who has a long history in defense of the rights of farmers, not for nothing was the founding president of the Union of Farmers and Ranchers (now Coag Murcia) and has held various positions as a Councillor for Agriculture in the City of Molina and president of the Community Irrigation Campotéjar, among others.

Members of the 79 entities that are part of Fecoam represent approximately 33% of the production of the Region of Murcia and the same percentage of companies marketing.

Source: Agencias