Sustainable Fertilization
Organo-mineral fertilization: a strategy for more fertile and sustainable soils
The use of organo-mineral fertilizers in agriculture is not new. It has been proven for decades, both in research and in daily practice in the field, that these products provide significant benefits for productivity and soil health.
Today, its relevance is even greater due to two key factors:
- Soil depletion caused by the intensive use of the land and the loss of its natural structure.
- External dependence on raw materials to manufacture mineral fertilizers, a situation that has been affected by geopolitical tensions, sanctions and trade restrictions.
The importance of organic matter
Organic matter is indispensable to maintain a fertile and structured soil. It allows adequate air and water circulation and is a natural source of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. When soil lacks organic matter and suffers compaction due to the use of heavy machinery, it loses its ability to regenerate and the biodiversity that sustains fertility is reduced.
Decades of exclusively mineral fertilization have caused fatigue in cultivated soils, accelerating the degradation of organic matter and contributing to the release of CO₂ into the atmosphere.
Types of fertilizers
Mineral
Organic
Organo-mineral
Advantages of organo-minerals
- 🌱 Gradual release Nutrients are supplied in a continuous and balanced manner.
- 💧 Lower loss Leaching, evaporation and fixation are reduced.
- 🐛 Live soil Promotes biodiversity and improves soil structure.
- 💰 More efficient Higher performance with lower environmental and economic impact.
The organic matrix: the heart of the fertilizer
Not all organic matter has the same effect. It is important to differentiate between the fraction labile (sugars, proteins and simple compounds), and the stableknown as humus. The latter is rich in humic and fulvic acids, responsible for improving nutrient retention, regulating pH, mitigating the effects of salinity and acting as natural biostimulants.
New generation fertilizers
Today there are high quality organo-mineral fertilizers, made from carefully fermented organic matrices, with processes that ensure sanitary safety, greater availability of nutrients and rapid dissolution in the soil. There are lines designed for both conventional and organic agriculture, adapted to different crops (vegetables, fruit trees, olive trees, vineyards, etc.).
In conclusion, organo-mineral fertilizers are a key tool for a more productive, sustainable and resilient agriculture, while helping to preserve soil fertility for future generations.
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