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The Minister of Agriculture and Water, Antonio Cerdá, today delivered the opening speech of the Melon Festival of Torre Pacheco, where he praised the figure of the farmer and the melon as a fundamental part pachequero heritage. "
He said that these celebrations "were established in 1969 with the aim of promoting the melon of this land and defend the interests of farmers."
Cerda said during his speech that while the melon is "uncertain origin", has adapted well in this county "because of the pampering and care of women and men of the Campo de Cartagena", which considered "the true architects of this miracle. "
Thus, he explained, "the cultivation of melons in Torre Pacheco dates from the early twentieth century, with plantations of" small size and intended mainly for own consumption. "
He said that "overcoming the greatest difficulties, especially lack of water" obtained, he said, "golden yellows, greens and Rochet toad skin, firmness and smoothness of the 'Tendral' and the aroma of cantaloupe and Gaul. "
"The fame of the melons from Torre Pacheco has transcended national and international borders," added the director of Murcia.
"It is only fair that both effort and quality are rewarded with a declaration of Protected Geographical Indication", filed by the municipality of Torre Pacheco and the regional government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Water.
In this regard, the minister of Agriculture announced that "has already been recognized as a transitional national protection, and soon will be the Control Board and adopt its rules of procedure, at which point you can begin the process of certifying the quality of these melons. "
He highlighted that the melon is a product of social and economic importance for the municipalities and districts that make up the geographic area that responds to this indication. "
Melon with Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
These melons are grown in an area of 2,138 hectares, representing 37.8 percent of the surface of melons grown in the Region of Murcia and 70 percent of acreage in the area of production planned shelter, and that correspond to some actual production of 76,000 tonnes.
Of the varieties of melons to be protected with the IGP is for estimated percentages 31 percent domestic market, 66 percent to the European Union and three percent for third countries.
He also recalled that the agricultural wealth of Torre Pacheco achieved in recent decades must also "the work done by thousands of men and women from other countries," those who stressed their "commendable social integration and employment", which is continued , "a hymn to tolerance and an excellent example of intercultural coexistence."
He also encouraged the municipality pachequero to "persevere in your love for him and it down to future generations as precious and precious legacy that is."
So he said that "the advancement, development and modernization can not and should not be compatible with respect for tradition."
Finally, he congratulated those awarded the 2008 Golden Melon, José Pérez Gómez, 'The almond trees', and the company Kernel, for their dedication and effort to the development and promotion of this product.
Source: CARM
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