The event, held in the plenary hall, was attended by the Councilor for Agriculture and Environment, José Antonio Román; the Councilor for Childhood, Family, and Seniors, Aurora Rodil; and the Councilor for Districts, Pedro José Sáez. Mayor Pablo Ruz emphasized the municipal government's commitment to the agricultural sector, recognizing its management and fundamental role for the city.
Ruz highlighted that "without Agriculture, Elche would not exist, nor would the economic strength of this city." He thanked the entities for their fight for the land and asked that their service continue to be an example to make the city "greater and, above all, more committed to the environment."
“"This signing of agreements demonstrates the commitment of this government to all of you, who are the entities that manage, that teach us to love the land of Elche."
The signed agreements amount to a total of 138,000 euros and are distributed among seven entities. The Association for the Rural Development of Camp d’Elx (ADR) will receive 25,000 euros; the Association of nursery plant producing companies of the Province of Alicante (VAME), 8,000 euros; the Unió de Llauradors i Ramaders d’Elx, 10,000 euros; the Community of Irrigators of Carrizales de Elche, 5,000 euros; the Association of Date Producers of Elche, 15,000 euros; the Agrarian Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA), 25,000 euros; and the Regulatory Council of the Protected Designation of Origin Granada Mollar de Elche, 50,000 euros.
