"Agrobío is an example of a commitment to permanent innovation, which is an important part of our agriculture that we must show to the whole world", pointed out Crespo, who highlighted that the staff of this entity has numerous "scientists who study how improve the agricultural sector and its products”.

During the tour, the minister was accompanied, among other people, by the managing director of Agrobío, José Antonio Santorromán, and the mayor of La Mojonera, José Miguel Hernández; With whom he has commented "the important bet of the professionals of the Andalusian field in general, and of Almeria in particular, for the sustainability of an activity that is fundamental for the economy of the Autonomous Community".

"Agriculture is compatible with respect for the environment," he stressed.

The province of Almería has nearly 13.000 hectares of crops where integrated production techniques are applied and, in the case of biological pest control, the area exceeds 26.000 hectares. Regarding organic production, it stands out that Almería is currently the Andalusian territory with the largest number of operators (about 4.900 professionals) and that this province has tripled the organic area under plastic in the last decade.