Agrícola Testa in Argentina has been managed by three generations of the Testa family. Click through the carousel items to learn more about this Bayer ForwardFarm.
1. Quality seeds: Selection of high-quality seeds adapted to the geographic and climatic conditions of the region enables quality yields.
2. Soil fertility: Crop rotation and regular soil analysis allow for optimizing the level of organic matter and soil nutrients, thereby preserving soil fertility for optimal productivity.
3. Weather monitoring: Real-time weather monitoring and forecasts allow task optimization at the farm, while also contributing to the correct application of crop protection products.
4. Weed, disease & insect monitoring: Regular scouting activities to monitor weed, disease and insect pests support a comprehensive crop care and control program.
5. Precision farming: Modern machinery and information from digital farming equipment allow for improved resource management and on-farm decision making.
6. Integrated crop protection solutions: Integrating agronomic techniques, such as crop rotation, with the application of chemical and biological protection products, enables the sustainable production of healthy grains.
7. Operator safety: Providing personal protective equipment and training maximizes user safety in all crop protection tasks.
8. Water protection: Wastewater from spraying equipment is collected and broken down naturally by micro-organisms via the Phytobac®, to prevent runoff into the environment.
9. Bee hotels and biodiversity: The installation of bee hotels and planting of flower strips improves habitats for feeding and the proliferation of pollinators and other beneficial insects.
10. Training: “I Apply Responsibly,” is a training program that focuses on the importance of correct and responsible application of crop protection products.
11. Partnerships: Bayer brings together the skills and expertise of different partners to demonstrate sustainable and modern farming.
Finding Purpose Through Sustainable Growth
Agriculture is advancing more and more in Argentina. The brothers practice precision farming in which there are variations at a distance of 10 meters by 10 meters, for example. When they first started this type of planting in 2009, nobody considered it that important. Today, agriculture as a whole is trending in this direction, but the Testas are pioneers who already use these techniques on 100% of their production area.
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