In a recent communication addressed to the Government Subdelegation in Córdoba, the president of Asaja Córdoba, Ignacio Fernández de Mesa, has expressed growing concern about the shortage of labor in the agricultural sector, emphasizing the imminent need to convene the Migration Flows Commission. This call arises due to expectations of an abundant harvest in the upcoming olive and citrus harvesting campaigns for the 2024-2025 cycle, exacerbated by recent rains and production declines from previous years.
Impact of Climatic Conditions and Agricultural Production in Córdoba
Rainfall over the past month has raised expectations of a significant harvest in the coming season, posing a considerable logistical challenge in terms of availability of farm workers. Advance planning becomes crucial to ensure that all production can be properly harvested and that the process runs smoothly.
Regulatory Framework and Labor Commitments
Asaja recalls that, according to the resolution of October 20, 2020 of the Ministry of Inclusion, Security Social and Migration, the provincial commissions on migratory flows must meet at least twice a year. These meetings aim to plan and organize the migratory flows of workers in agricultural campaigns, an essential measure for the coordination and socio-labor integration of migrant workers.
Need for an Urgent Call
Despite the importance of these meetings, the Migration Flows Commission in Córdoba has only been established once since its creation on June 26, 2022. This lack of action has prompted Fernández de Mesa to request an urgent call, given that the The current agreement expires on October 20, without a possible extension having been discussed to date.
Workforce Assessment and Social Implications
The lack of commission meetings not only impacts labor planning but also affects the continuous evaluation of the needs of the labor market in Córdoba. Asaja underlines the importance of collaborating and carefully analyzing the situation in the agricultural sector, especially to ensure that the hiring of migrant workers does not harm the local labor market.
Future actions
The situation in Córdoba reflects a broader challenge in the management of agricultural labor in Spain, especially with regard to the integration of migratory flows and the management of human resources in the agricultural sector. The response of the Government Subdelegation and the rapid action of the Migration Flows Commission will be decisive in ensuring that the next agricultural season can successfully address these challenges.
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