Malaga Raisin Production System in La Axarquía
©Beatriz Moreno Escalona
| Project's full title | Malaga Raisin Production System in La Axarquía |
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| Introduction | In the raisins production of La Axarquía (Málaga), traditional, manual and craft technologies are used in the cultivation, harvesting, grape drying process and removal of the grapes from the bunch. It is developed in areas of steep slopes without any other agricultural alternative, and maintains the landscape by preventing erosion and desertification processes. |
| Country | Spain |
| Start date | 2017 |
| Status | Designated |
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Proposal: Malaga Raisin Production System in La Axarquía, Spain01/2017As far as land use is concerned, 50% of the district of La Axarquía is classified as marginal land with some lands of moderate capacity for use, while 24% is classified as marginal and protected land or unproductive land. |
| Tags | Biodiversity TraditionalKnowledge TraditionalSystem |