THE PROJECT IS IN ITS AND THIRD CAMPAIGN having already twenty producers ATTACHED.

The Cabildo of Lanzarote and farmers of this island have launched a project to develop organic olive oil and work in a differentiated brand.

The project, called 'Olivar Ecological', He began his third season that will end next day 30 September. According to the technique of Agriculture of the Cabildo lanzaroteño, Ana Garrido, "This is aimed at farmers who want to become professionals in the olive season so they are given 300 plants for growing profits ".

With copies purchased, at a cost of 2,70 Euro unit, farmers receive, without any cost, hurdle for staking plants and protective mesh rabbits for new plantings. Distribute varieties, as in previous campaigns, They are of oil-producing species.

In addition, participants receive technical and personalized advice on owned land crop and consulting since the beginning of planting until obtaining the first oils. Farmers assigned to this project will also receive training courses and lectures on culture.

The Minister of agriculture, Francisco Story, He said the project is beginning to bear fruit: “more than twenty producers affiliated to date, the results are expected to be made shortly tangible, with obtaining quality oil, whose raw material will have been grown in the field lanzaroteño ".

Also, the Minister announced that "the institution is working to encourage and promote the ecological future oil arising from this project, within the framework of the activities continue to be held -in coming years- under the umbrella of Lanzarote Savor ".

The Cabildo of Lanzarote is working on several projects to boost agro island from the introduction and production of new crops.