Sustainable agriculture
We define an agricultural production system as sustainable when it "promotes the use of resources and natural regulatory mechanisms instead of chemicals". Among its essential elements are the preservation and improvement of soil fertility and biodiversity using sustainable techniques that defend crops without agrochemicals.
But what does that mean in practice? It means that we cultivate seasonal vegetables in open fields.
We aim to put safe, high-quality and good products on the market.
Our method
Crop rotation and agronomic calendar
To enhance the qualities of the soil, we rely on crop rotation. This technique has been known for thousands of years and involves changing the species grown in the same plot to improve soil fertility. Farming is done "according to nature", respecting the rhythm of seasonal cycles and using the most advanced sustainable techniques.
Crop rotation and agronomic calendar
Land preparation
This is a very important step. Preparing a soil means planning the actions to carry out based on actual needs and preserving, perhaps even improving, the biodiversity of soil, while preventing soil erosion and/or deterioration.
Land preparation
How we choose our varieties
Choosing the right seed variety, strictly 'non-GMOs', is very important to obtain a quality product. Many aspects are evaluated, including organoleptic characteristics, uniformity of ripening, productivity, tolerance to yellowing, susceptibility to adversity and ease of harvesting.
How we choose our varieties
Fertilization
Our Agronomic Service performs timely soil analyses and draws up a crop- and farm-specific fertilisation plan on the basis of these analyses to support natural growth.
Fertilization
Irrigation
Fields are irrigated by exploiting rainfall and natural resources as far as possible. Irrigation planning takes into account the real needs of the plants, in harmony with defence and fertilisation plans. We also support several projects, both technological and for forecasting, and we test them to reduce the impact of irrigation.
Irrigation
Defence from adverse conditions
In our vision of sustainable agriculture, plant protection is important, as long as it has as little impact as possible. The reduced use of pesticides is possible thanks to predictive models, to the compliance with strict cultivation specifications and the use of alternative (agronomic, physical, and biological) means of defence.
Defence from adverse conditions
Certification
As well as all being certified as non-GMOs, our products comply with the criteria of sustainable agriculture. This process is certified by CCPB.
Certification
Our method
Crop rotation and agronomic calendar
To enhance the qualities of the soil, we rely on crop rotation. This technique has been known for thousands of years and involves changing the species grown in the same plot to improve soil fertility. Farming is done "according to nature", respecting the rhythm of seasonal cycles and using the most advanced sustainable techniques.
Crop rotation and agronomic calendar
Land preparation
This is a very important step. Preparing a soil means planning the actions to carry out based on actual needs and preserving, perhaps even improving, the biodiversity of soil, while preventing soil erosion and/or deterioration.
Land preparation
How we choose our varieties
Choosing the right seed variety, strictly 'non-GMOs', is very important to obtain a quality product. Many aspects are evaluated, including organoleptic characteristics, uniformity of ripening, productivity, tolerance to yellowing, susceptibility to adversity and ease of harvesting.
How we choose our varieties
Fertilization
Our Agronomic Service performs timely soil analyses and draws up a crop- and farm-specific fertilisation plan on the basis of these analyses to support natural growth.
Fertilization
Irrigation
Fields are irrigated by exploiting rainfall and natural resources as far as possible. Irrigation planning takes into account the real needs of the plants, in harmony with defence and fertilisation plans. We also support several projects, both technological and for forecasting, and we test them to reduce the impact of irrigation.
Irrigation
Defence from adverse conditions
In our vision of sustainable agriculture, plant protection is important, as long as it has as little impact as possible. The reduced use of pesticides is possible thanks to predictive models, to the compliance with strict cultivation specifications and the use of alternative (agronomic, physical, and biological) means of defence.
Defence from adverse conditions
Certification
As well as all being certified as non-GMOs, our products comply with the criteria of sustainable agriculture. This process is certified by CCPB.
Certification
The growing areas
When we start cultivating a vegetable, we first choose the soils that are naturally best suited for its development. This choice depends on different factors, such as the quality, the specific requirements and the characteristics of soil and climate. The agronomists have the task to constantly monitor and analyse the selected areas.
Italy is our land, and it is the only place where we grow the vegetables we bring to the table every day. With our work we enhance the local resources and typical features, its biodiversity, and the excellence of every region of Italy.
Commitment to people
We believe in the value of relationships and mutual support. Therefore we sustain our member farmers in their activities and our collaborators in their personal growth, and we support our local areas.
Orogel Società Cooperativa Agricola
Sede Legale Via Dismano, 2830 47522 Cesena (FC) - Italy
Service number 800 286660P.I. 00800010407
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