Valencia Mayor Joan Ribot announced today that the city of Valencia, along with other cities and research centers around the world, took part in an investigation to analyze worldwide data on the impact and management of urban food systems during the Covid-19 crisis.
Research is being carried out in conjunction with the food department for cities. The collected data will be used in the coming days. In addition, the results obtained will allow us to share information and best practices on the various actions taken in recent months in cities around the world, such as Valencia. This was told by Joan Ribot to reporters in the virtual press room of the Valencia City Council.
Spain is among the first countries in the world to grow olives and produce olive oil.
“At the same critical time as in cities around the world, we are implementing measures, in some cases innovative, to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of these actions can help ensure food sovereignty, especially in the most vulnerable populations. ”- said Joan Ribot.
The study also aims to prevent the food system from becoming a source of the spread of the disease. In addition, various problems in the urban and suburban food systems are analyzed and information is requested on issues related to food distribution, public campaigns, the protection of small producers, and distribution on local market networks.
- In Spain, durum wheat prices continue to rise, while the value of other cereals is declining. According to the report of the Association of Trade in Grain and Oilseeds of Spain, in February 2020, against the backdrop of rising prices for durum wheat, a steady decline in the cost of wheat of other varieties, barley and corn was noted.
- Weather vagaries near the Mediterranean last week caused great damage to agriculture in southern France. The French government speaks of natural disaster. In Beziers, 243 liters fell in 24 hours. rain on 1 m². Other areas in France and Spain have also been hit hard.
- Valencian onion farmers in regions such as L'Horta, Camp de Turia and La Ribera have great difficulty selling their crops early in the campaign.
