The recent award by the Government of Spain of the supervision works of the preliminary project of the future desalination plant of the Axarquia marks a relevant step towards the improvement of the water resources in the region. This project, of general state interest and with an estimated investment of 100 million euros, has as its main objective to guarantee the supply of drinking water, ensure agricultural irrigation and reduce the pressure on the overexploited aquifers of the Costa del Sol.
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At Salsa Agrícola, we value positively every advance that contributes to a more efficient and sustainable water management model. As a company committed to responsible agricultural development, we have been applying strategies aimed at optimizing natural resources for years, among them:
- Reducing the consumption of chemical fertilizers through periodic soil, water and tree analyses, promoting the use of organic fertilizers.
- Integrated pest control that limits the use of phytosanitary products to those strictly necessary and always within the regulatory framework.
- Water saving and efficient water management through humidity sensors and intelligent irrigation systems.
We also maintain an active collaboration with environmental administrations for the conservation of the Paraje Natural de los Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo, where most of our farms are located. Our commitment to the environment is transversal and is integrated in all our strategic decisions.
Initiatives such as the future Axarquia desalination plant are key to advance towards a real balance between agricultural development, water security and protection of the natural environment. At Salsa Agrícola we remain committed to sustainable agriculture, aligned with the great environmental challenges of the present and the future.
