We interviewed Santiago Cenoz, a Biological Sciences graduate with doctorate courses from the UPNA, over 20 years of experience in the sector, and currently the R&D&I Director at DFGRUPO. What role does this department play in the Group? TheDFGRUPO R&D&I Department is one of the main elements of the short and long-term value chain.…
If you look in the dictionary, you will see that iron (Fe) is a micronutrient, i.e. crops need less of it compared to macronutrients, whether primary or secondary. But as they say, it is not the quantity that matters but the quality. So it can be said that iron is essential for the health and…
At DFGRUPO, we have been involved for some time in the digitisation of our warehouse operations. In such a sector as competitive as that of fertilisers, our goal is to automate the loading of the trucks that visit us in order to: Reduce waiting and loading times for trucks, resulting in better service and reduced…
Natalia, how have you faced this new challenge after your long career at VIA FERTYSEM? With great enthusiasm and modesty. I must say that when the Group proposed it to me, I had no knowledge in this area and I was first offered the chance to train. Over the past year, I have been taking…
DFGRUPO is committed to the pursuit of a more efficient and productive agriculture. We would like to highlight Basal Fertilisation, a technique which, although less visible than other agricultural practices, has a direct impact on the success of our crops and is a cornerstone to ensuring abundant and quality production. what is Basal Fertilisation?…
As we all know, Boron is a chemical element belonging to the periodic table. It is a metalloid, semiconductor, its symbol is B, its atomic number is 5, and it can be found in plenty in minerals such as borax. It has many different functions, for example it is used to make enamels for kitchen…
The countdown to the grape harvest is a meticulous process that requires careful planning and monitoring. The following description of the process may vary depending on weather conditions, region and specific grape varieties. Vineyard monitoring (several months before the harvest) The first step in the countdown to the grape harvest is regular monitoring of the…
At the beginning of the year, it is time to consider the Nitrogen:Sulphur ratio for the correct development of the plants. Optimal N and S balance in fertilisation Plants require essential nutrients for optimal growth and development. Deficiencies of these elements, particularly nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S), can limit their development, affecting their survival…
