Click through the carousel to learn more about this Bayer ForwardFarm.
1. Integrated crop management: Crops are managed using innovative sustainable agricultural techniques and inputs, including certified seeds and phytosanitary solutions.
2. Insect pest monitoring: Continuous pest monitoring allows precise application of pest control measures, only when needed.
3. Weed monitoring: Permanent monitoring of weeds allows to implement weed control programs to avoid proliferation of herbicide resistant weeds.
4. Weather and irrigation monitoring: Real-time information on weather conditions assists in achieving the correct use of crop protection products and optimal irrigation.
5. Safe storage: Good Agricultural Practices are essential for correct storage and handling of phytosanitary products.
6. Operator safety: Correct use of personal protective equipment maximizes user safety throughout all crop protection tasks.
7. BayG.A.P. training: Training of all Agrícola Cinco Valles farmers in Good Agricultural Practices, in accordance with the BayG.A.P. Program, to prepare and obtain GLOBALG.A.P. or other market compliance certifications.
8. Water protection: Phytobac®: Sustainable management of wastewater from cleaning equipment in a closed system that biologically breaks down residues from crop protection product.
9. Preserving biodiversity: Planting of flower strips for feeding and encouraging the proliferation of pollinators and other beneficial organisms.
10. Healthy hives for pollination: Demonstrating good hive-management practices for healthy bees, ensuring optimal and active pollination on the farm.
11. Partnerships: Bringing together skills and expertise to demonstrate successful and modern sustainable farming in a holistic way.
Saving Water With Decision Support Tools
To optimize irrigation, Juan Araus installed a monitoring and irrigation station on his farm. Sensors in the soil and data provided by the mobile weather station provide information that allow him to determine when and how much he should water his plots. The data is updated every 15 minutes and he can access the information directly on his mobile phone.
Thanks to the decision support tool, he can save 20% of the irrigation water used per year, without impact on the quality of fruits. A Phytobac® system enables him to save up to 70% of the water usually needed to rinse and clean spraying equipment and assures that the wastewater is cleaned at the farm. Convinced by the measures Juan Araus already implemented on his farm, he invites interested farmers and students to learn how data can support sustainable farming and generate higher profits for smallholder farmers.
Contact us
We're happy to connect with you! Contact Alan Peter Lüer Barbieri with any questions or inquiries.