Overview
- Visiting on Tuesday in El Ejido, the Queen walked the experimental greenhouses and labs at Cajamar’s Las Palmerillas as part of the center’s 50th‑anniversary program.
- Her tour, guided by Cajamar president Eduardo Baamonde with senior executives, focused on how the station transfers research to growers across Spain.
- Technicians presented current trials on valorizing agricultural byproducts, deploying microorganisms via biotechnology, and developing biofunctional packaging for high‑value foods.
- The center also showcased work on smarter irrigation, biological pest control, organic production practices, and new alternative crops to bolster sector sustainability.
- Letizia met beneficiaries of Fundación Almería Tierra Abierta’s training initiatives for migrants, which provide skills for agriculture, hospitality and Spanish language learning to support social inclusion.