Galicia presents agricultural support model to Uruguay representatives

María José Gómez, the Galician Minister of Rural Affairs, met with representatives from Uruguay’s National Commission for Rural Development (CNFR) to present the Galician model of agricultural support. The meeting focused on public policies designed to ensure the viability of family farms, emphasizing rural development, sustainability, and quality standards.

Key topics of discussion included generational renewal, the integration of women into farm ownership and decision-making roles, and the promotion of cooperatives. The representatives also explored methods for valuing local products through protected designations of origin (DO), protected geographical indications (IGP), and organic production to help stabilize rural populations.