The Regional Nucleus of Quercus has warned about Madeira's high dependence on external sources for its food supply, highlighting the region's vulnerability to a potential global food crisis.
The environmental association advocates for a greater focus on regional agricultural production, considering that climate change and international conflicts could worsen food insecurity. Quercus criticizes the destruction of agricultural land for golf course construction, such as in Ponta do Pargo, and questions plans for new developments in Faial and Porto Santo.
The organization calls for the protection of agriculturally suitable land from real estate pressure and golf course construction, urging the preservation of these resources as a strategic reserve for the island's autonomy and resilience.
