question: Write a brief historical overview of the first scientific establishment in Galicia, Spain, focusing on its founding members and initial scientific contributions. Make sure to present the information in English and all capital letters.
answer: THE FIRST SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENT IN GALICIA, SPAIN, WAS THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF AGRICULTURE OF GALICIA, FOUNDED IN 1905. IT WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE REGION. AMONG ITS FOUNDING MEMBERS WERE NOTABLE FIGURES SUCH AS JUAN COMESANA, A RENOWNED AGRONOMIST, AND MANUEL CASAS, A PIONEER IN BOTANICAL STUDIES. THE ACADEMY'S INITIAL CONTRIBUTIONS INCLUDED RESEARCH ON CROP IMPROVEMENT, SOIL FERTILITY, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THESE EFFORTS WERE CRUCIAL IN MODERNIZING AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN GALICIA, LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR FUTURE SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENTS IN THE REGION.