Caring for and conserving our soil is at the heart of conventional and organic farming. With good conservation practices, optimum yields can be achieved both now and in the future, without having to rely on external chemical products. By practising farming with the utmost care, the effects of good soil management may not be clearly…
In the article we published on our website we mentioned that Ammonium Sulphate is one of the most practical nitrogen fertilisers to use. It is an industrial component that, in addition to agriculture, is also used as a flocculant, which is a substance that induces the combination or aggregation of solid particles in suspension. The…
What is intensive agriculture? Intensive agriculture is an approach to food production that makes maximum use of technology, financial resources, energy, soil and natural resources to increase crop production and quality. This is achieved through maximum optimisation of water systems, use of appropriate fertilizers, pesticides, modified seeds, temperature control, irrigation, energy saving and planting system.…
Definition and consequences of hidden hunger The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) defines hidden hunger as “the micronutrient deficiencies, that occur when the quality of food that people eat does not meet their nutrient requirements, so they are not getting the essential vitamins and minerals they need for their growth and…
We have already seen in our previous article on sulphur that it is an essential element for plants, as it serves as a system of defence and detoxification. It also serves to improve the quality of the soil and to strengthen the roots of the crops. Its main advantages are: Synthesis of amino acids…
At DFGRUPO, we are aware of the need to adapt to the times and to the problems, which is why we have increased our investment in R&D&I by 82% in less than 3 years.
Guardians of ecological balance and food producers The role of bees in global food security is very important. They are vital for agriculture because of their role in pollination, which is the process by which plants reproduce. Approximately one third of the food we eat depends directly or indirectly on pollination by bees, the major…
The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an oilseed plant grown in different regions of the world and Spain stands out as one of the main producing countries in Europe. Some reasons for its importance are: Crop rotation: sunflower is a suitable crop for crop rotation, as it has favourable characteristics for improving soil quality. Being a…
