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Sustainability and Well-being: Manuel Vázquez Gavira’s Vision for the Future of the Agribusiness Sector
At Grupo Hervaz, our identity is deeply rooted in respect for the environment and technical expertise in primary production. Recently, Manuel Vázquez Gavira, a member of the group’s board and a leading figure in the sector, shared his thoughts in the Diario de Cádiz on a topic of paramount strategic importance: animal welfare and sustainability in livestock management.
In a context where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria are crucial for any strategic partner or investor, Vázquez Gavira’s words underline our business family’s commitment to a balanced and ethical production model.
The balance between profitability and ethics
For investors, a company’s ability to anticipate regulations and social demands is an indicator of solvency. In his interview, Manuel Vázquez defends an “animal rights” approach based on scientific knowledge and genuine well-being, distinguishing it from purely ideological currents.
- Natural resource management: The dehesa and extensive livestock farming as models of environmental conservation.
- Animal welfare as an asset: Vázquez argues that the welfare of livestock is not only an ethical obligation, but a guarantee of the quality of the final product and operational efficiency.
- Resilience to climate change: The importance of adapting farms to new water and climate cycles to ensure the long-term viability of the business.
Knowledge-based governance
Manuel Vázquez Gavira’s vision brings unique strategic depth to Grupo Hervaz. His advocacy for the professionalization of agriculture and the empowerment of rural communities ensures that our holding company invests not only in technology and logistics, but also in a solid foundation in the real economy.
This intellectual leadership is what allows Grupo Hervaz to successfully navigate sectors as diverse as the industrial (Procubitos) and Agribusiness sectors, always maintaining a standard of excellence that generates confidence in the markets.

