Efficient use of resources
We maximise the effectiveness of water, nutrients herbicides and pesticides and minimise their impact on the environment. In particular, we promote the use of drip or micro-irrigation for our potatoes. The plants are watered directly at the roots, minimising waste and reducing water consumption by 30-40% and CO2 emissions by 60-80% compared to other irrigation systems. Nutrients that are necessary for plant health are added to the water and precisely and rationally distributed through micro-irrigation, which significantly reduces their dispersion in the environment.
Compared to other distribution systems, efficient “fertigation”, as it is known, reduces the amount of fertiliser used by 10-30%.
Last but not least, we use innovative technology such as satellite crop monitoring and decision support tools to assess parameters such as soil moisture and crop water needs. In this way we provide the right amount of irrigation at the right time.