The Mayor of Totana, José Martínez Andreo, escorted by the councilman of Agriculture, Livestock and Water, John Pagan, and the president of Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA), Pedro Martínez Casanova, have signed a collaboration agreement in the amount of 4,000 euros, for administrative expenses and management and advocacy organization.
This agreement is part of the round of signing agreements being made by the Mayor of Totana with agricultural and livestock organizations in the town for a total of 24,000 euros.
In this regard, Pagan Sanchez has shown the interest of the City Council in the development of these sectors and the implementation of measures to enable the development of the same and that in turn serve as activators of the local economy .
For his part, thanked the President of UPA economic contribution provided by the Consistory, which contribute to the development and promotion of their activities.
In this regard he recalled that the defense of the interests of its members move from the Autonomous Region of the Ministry and to Brussels to be a federated organization.
Similarly, Martínez Andreo said one of the biggest bets of the City address this crisis is to support agriculture and livestock, "as it is an important economic sector in our city, dedicated to the production of products with wide acceptance in domestic and international markets showing a growing momentum. "
In this regard, he recalled that provide for the construction of the house of Farmer, the expansion of the plant, the arrangement of rural roads, among other things.
He also announced the creation of a logo and corporate image of farmers and ranchers to raise awareness of local products at fairs and other kinds of activities, which will be addressed shortly in the Agricultural Advisory Council.
Also explained that the total amount he will receive 6,000 euros UPA, as it has matched the grant with other agricultural associations and have updated the arrears of the previous term.
Finally, the municipal councilor announced that the 2009 budget envisages an increase of the budget of the Department of Agriculture, because it is the intention of the government team in these sectors continue to invest and open new credit lines, while maintaining the already existing.
