PRIMARY SECTOR

This is often subsistence agriculture in which the family unit grows its own products to feed itself. Any excess is sold by the farmers in nearby markets, which barely gives them any profits to make changes and substantial improvements to their quality of life.

This normally involves rotational multiple cropping where the fallow land is used by the livestock, producing natural fertiliser, protein and tractive force with very basic technology. The lack of fertiliser and non-existent or very basic irrigation systems lead to poor harvests that are sometimes made worse by adverse weather (droughts, flooding, etc.) or blight.

Furthermore, the growth of the population in these countries means that this type of agriculture is increasingly less productive and is unable to meet the food requirements of the population.

The governments of these countries must become aware of the fact that improving the primary sector is a priority if they are to start on the path towards development.

Along these lines, the PdePS proposal consists of undertaking basic agricultural plans as a pilot experience, which could plant the seed for future development.

Agricultural improvement through effective fertilising systems, fighting blight and implementing irrigation in certain areas could become a model and could spread throughout the region.

Another part of the primary sector promoted by PdePS involves improving extensive and intensive farming, making the most of the resources produced in the countries themselves. This includes support for the agro-industry, which is able to locally transform the food produced, providing increased profitability for farms and subsequently improving the quality of life and surrounding conditions of the population. All of this involves the use of techniques and procedures that ensure sustainability and the necessary respect for the environment.

A subsector such as fisheries is no stranger to PdePS activity, which encourages and promotes the incorporation of techniques, procedures and equipment to ensure the sustainability of the sea and river environment while promoting the development of nearby towns.

Lastly, the responsible exploitation of forest resources, in terms of responsible and environment-friendly forestry, is a priority for PdePS. This area is often relegated and should be valued as a basic, necessary resource for the integral development of the towns lucky enough to have this natural luxury.

Forest resources are a very important part of the wealth of many countries and a high proportion of their population depends on them. Their sustainable and socially fair use may become a mainstay for many societies. Directly linked to climate change, they are also subject to many different world policies.

The sustainable management of forest resources must be a priority in countries specialising in forestry, as the long-term maintenance of the resource and the economic sector are at risk, not to mention the global climate. What is more, on a local level, deforestation involves disastrous consequences for water quality, the maintaining of productive soil and, in short, the survival capacity of the population.

In view of all of this, PdePS believes it essential to include this sector among the services it offers. We seek to develop projects that ensure the long-term maintenance of forestry resources and that offer value to a product in high demand.

Improving forestry exploitation systems so that they become sustainable is vital in guaranteeing renewal of the resource and its long-term availability and it also provides access to forestry certification, an essential requirement when competing in different world markets.

It is therefore essential to address the modernisation of exploitation and industry technology to make these areas more productive. Furthermore, promoting industries that use and transform these resources allows for the added value of these products to be used in the country of origin, ensuring this natural wealth contributes towards the development of their countries.

As in the case of the other subsectors of the primary sector, producers must be supported in the marketing process through formulas adapted to their culture and through specific training.

None of the above would have the desired effect on substantially improving the living conditions of populations without marketing plans for products implemented by those involved in agriculture, farming, fisheries and forestry, reducing intermediation wherever possible so that those producing the food and resources receive most profits and can reinvest these profits to create a virtuous circle of sustainable improvement.

The capacity to be able to effectively and quickly meet the urgent and immediate needs caused by emergency situations or by chronic shortages is an initial objective of PdePS.

The way in which this service is structured involves the following premises:

• Definition of the type of food to include to be able to effectively meet the basic, biological needs of mankind.
• Analysis of the way of preserving this food to ensure it lasts for as long as possible and its nutritional and organoleptic properties remain the same, as well as its resistance to different weather conditions.
• Selection of the most suitable packaging for easy handling, transport and distribution.
• Capacity of fast response to meet potential demand.

PdePS is in contact with qualified suppliers using the technologies required to meet the premises indicated and to be able to deal with any kind of emergency in record time and at competitive prices.