Pedro Saura pledges to promote the PGI to achieve it by the beginning of this term.

The agricultural sector met last week with the Secretary of State for Infrastructure to secure the national government's support for its long-standing demands. Pedro Saura pledged to expedite the process of obtaining the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) designation, as well as to continue supporting employment and development in Cieza.

Last Thursday, the Mayor, Pascual Lucas, and the Councillor for Agriculture, Antonio Moya, accompanied by the Secretary of State for Infrastructure and head of the list for Congress for the PSRM, Pedro Saura, held a sectoral meeting on Agriculture in the Sermuco halls with representatives of the agricultural organizations and cooperatives of our municipality.

The main objective of the meeting was to convey to the Secretary of State, both as the highest representative in Madrid and as a native of Murcia, the commitment to support and expedite the application for Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status for our yellow peach when it reaches the Ministry. The Secretary of State pledged to accelerate the processing of the application, which has already been submitted to the Regional Ministry of Agriculture in Murcia, so that it reaches Brussels as soon as possible, since it is the European Commission that grants this designation.

Pedro Saura also pledged to give this matter the attention it deserves. He emphasized the efforts made by the City Council and the entire agricultural sector to facilitate this project, in collaboration with Floración. The Secretary of State explained that "the Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) is a designation that should have been in place for many years, as Cieza peaches have enhanced the city's reputation thanks to their quality and prestige. This is especially true in today's global and competitive economy, where such a designation will have a positive impact on sales and, consequently, on the price, which will directly benefit employment."

At the meeting, other issues and concerns of the sector were also discussed, such as water, agricultural insurance, and the selling price. The Secretary of State pledged his unequivocal support and the involvement of the Spanish Government. For his part, the mayor emphasized his support for the expansion of the water supply and the water transfer project. “Agriculture is the main engine of our economy, and we must continue to contribute to its improvement and development. Providing stability means contributing to employment,” the mayor concluded.