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In the ever-evolving agricultural scene of Tenerife, Spain, the Cabildo de Tenerife is gearing up to implement the “Plan Insular de la Papa” in early 2024. This strategic initiative, developed through a collaborative process involving public entities, agricultural organizations, cooperatives, and political parties, is designed to rejuvenate the potato industry.
Valentín González, the Councilor of Primary Sector, emphasized the pivotal goal of the plan: “To establish a framework of actions that allow for the restructuring of the potato sector in the island, addressing both production and commercialization aspects. The aim is to provide stability, enhance sector competitiveness, and increase self-sufficiency rates.”
The proposed actions outlined in the plan encompass diverse strategies, focusing on improving competitiveness, implementing new marketing approaches, promoting social economy, cultivating healthier potato varieties, embracing agroecosystems and biodiversity, and fostering self-sufficiency.
Key initiatives include reducing production costs, increasing crop yield and rotation, enhancing traceability control, improving commercial management, preserving local potato biodiversity, and advancing the adoption of cutting-edge technologies for pest control and irrigation efficiency.
By prioritizing the reduction of production costs and boosting overall efficiency, the Cabildo de Tenerife aims to fortify the agricultural sector. The plan underscores the significance of managing commercial operations effectively, conserving local biodiversity, and integrating new technologies to combat challenges such as the Guatemalan moth while optimizing irrigation practices.
Tenerife’s ambitious “Plan Insular de la Papa” not only outlines a roadmap for transforming the potato industry but also reflects a commitment to sustainable agriculture. By addressing production, marketing, and technological facets, the island is poised to elevate its potato sector’s competitiveness and resilience.
