FEAGA Pays Tribute to Majorcan Agriculture
The 2026 Agricultural, Livestock and Fisheries Fair of Fuerteventura (FEAGA) held an institutional homage to the men and women of Majorera agriculture.
The island’s president, Lola García, together with the Councillor for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Enrique Pérez, and accompanied by mayors and councilors from the region, presented the Juan de Saá and Armando Melián awards (the latter posthumously) to the following recipients:
- Daniel Melián (Antigua)
- Antonio González (La Oliva)
- Pedro Cabrera (Pájara)
- Ángeles Valdivia (Puerto del Rosario)
“They are a true example for the whole Majorera society and for the administrations. It is essential that citizens know the work they have done and that they are recognized as they deserve,” said President Lola García.
Awardees
Daniel Melián (Antigua) – honored for his contribution to agriculture through Vidaloe, a family business founded in 2014. The award was presented by First Deputy Mayor Juan Cabrera.
Antonio González Carrión (La Oliva) – recognized for a lifetime devoted to farming. The presentation was made by La Oliva area councilor Rubén González.
Pedro Cabrera (Pájara) – has been farming since 1969, turning agriculture into his livelihood and supporting ten children, evolving from traditional markets to modern greenhouses. The mayor of Pájara, Alejandro Jorge, and councilor Pepe Díaz attended the ceremony.
Ángeles Valdivia Alonso (Puerto del Rosario) – recounted how she began planting, threshing and sowing as a child, a tradition she has passed on to her children and grandchildren. The award was presented by Mayor David de Vera and councilor David de León.
Armando Melián González (Tuineje) – honored posthumously for promoting agricultural cooperatives, founding the Aloe factory now operating in Tiscamanita, and championing key advances such as the water‑use subsidy agreement with the consortium. His son, Armando Melián, received the prize on stage, with Mayor David Herrera and councilor Jonathan Peña in attendance.
Juan de Saá Padilla (Tuineje) – recognized for his long‑standing advocacy of agricultural cooperatives, leading the Gran Tarajal agricultural cooperative for 28 years. The award was presented jointly by Lola García and Enrique Pérez.