Improvements in irrigation will reconsider the revival of Cordoba garlic, which had sought other growing areas.

Large producers have therefore not hesitated to rent land in areas such as the banks of the Duero in Valladolid, the banks of the Guadiana in Extremadura, and the groundwater areas of Castilla-La Mancha. Others stayed a little closer as they found suitable land in the Antequera region or the Triangle. Ecija, Palma del Rio, Laura del Rio.

Grower Miguel del Pino said the drought was a before-and-after event for some small farmers who decided to abandon garlic cultivation. in fact, 7,000 hectares of planted area In strong years, only about 4,000 garlic plants remain in the Cordoba countryside.

Large producers were forced to look for other land as they had to face the huge demand for garlic for export. Del Pino added that if they didn’t do that, there wouldn’t be enough products to fill the overseas market. And around it, 90% of production Go to that external market.

Miguel Luz, the mayor of Montalbán, speaks in the same vein. He added that many countries in Japan, Central Europe and America expect to produce Cordoba garlic every year, and producing companies. they couldn’t take the risk Even during sale season, there may be a shortage of products.

The councilor asserts that planting garlic outdoors will not result in job losses at the warehouse, as the harvested product will be returned to the warehouse in Cordoba for preparation and sale. we must not forget that that lack of waterAt the moment, the rains of the past two years seem to be solving the problem, but that is not the only problem.

Miguel del Pino believes that there is a labor shortage in rural areas and that it is difficult to obtain labor. Use of phytosanitary products to treat crops Obstacles imposed by the European Union must also be overcome. He believes this will make the future difficult, especially for small plantations.

Manuel Baquero, in charge of garlic. Grandma Carmen understands that since last year’s campaign, fewer entrepreneurs are looking outside for plantation land. reduce irrigation restrictions It is located on both the left banks of the Genil Cabra and Guadalquivir rivers.

However, he is adamant that going abroad will guarantee his work to a huge overseas market that will buy his work. In their case, they chose Some land in Sierra de Yeguaçu In the province of Malaga. But in order to get good seeds, they do it in high altitude lands such as Soria and Valladolid.

Baquero also distinguishes between small-scale and large-scale producers, as the latter are better able to cope with adversity such as drought. He also talks about the issue of labor acquisition, which he believes is easier in Córdoba than in other regions. Some foreign workers remain free It comes from other campaigns and can easily be incorporated into your May Garlic campaign.