MAA delegation in Brava rebuts producer criticism and guarantees proximity to farmers
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Environment has hit back at criticism from producer José Andrade, who accused the Brava delegation of negligence. The MAA guarantees its proximity to farmers and says that the producer has benefited from various public support and investments.
The Delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAA) on Brava responded today to criticisms from producer José Andrade, denying the accusations of negligence and reaffirming its in-depth knowledge of the island's agricultural reality.
In an official statement, the MAA called the allegation that the delegation is not present on the ground and that the farmers do not know their representatives "irresponsible and offensive". The delegation assured that both the delegate and the technicians have direct contact with the producers and know their activities in detail.
The statements come after José Andrade claimed, in a press interview last week, that the MAA delegation does not visit the producers and that his property in Sorno has not been inspected for more than two years.
In response, the MAA pointed out that José Andrade is the only active producer in the Sorno area, and has already benefited from various public policies, such as the installation of solar panels, a machine room and access to agricultural subsidy programs, as well as the use of more than five hectares of state land. According to the note, public investment for the producer exceeds five thousand escudos.
The ministry acknowledged that much remains to be done, but reiterated that the aim is to extend public policies to all regions of the country, and assured that, in collaboration with cooperatives, associations and NGOs, they have secured annual funding for different actions in the agricultural sector.
