Protect and regenerate the soil
Healthy and fertile soil is essential for ensuring sustainable agricultural yields over time.
Adopt practices that reduce soil erosion, such as using cover crops, crop rotation, and minimal tillage techniques. Take care of soil health by increasing its organic matter, including the use of compost and manure.
Manage water resources efficiently
Water is a limited resource significantly affected by climate change, both in terms of precipitation and availability.
Adopt sustainable irrigation practices, such as precision irrigation. Encourage agronomic management techniques that reduce runoff losses and promote underground infiltration. Consider preserving wetlands and aquatic habitats in your farming practices to protect animal and plant biodiversity.
Promote biodiversity
Agriculture can play a crucial role in preserving biodiversity, which in turn helps maintain healthy agricultural ecosystems.
Promote crop diversification and practice crop rotation to reduce susceptibility to diseases and insect attacks. Use active ingredients and chemical fertilizers efficiently to encourage a greater presence of beneficial insects and birds. Create buffer zones between different agricultural areas by planting trees and hedgerows to provide shelter and corridors for wildlife movement.
Optimize nutrient use
Proper planning and the implementation of good practices enable sustainable resource management, maximizing production and achieving high-quality yields.
Whenever possible, opt for organic fertilization. Take advantage of the nutrient cycle within the agricultural system, for instance by using cover crops. While the use of pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers is necessary to protect crops, we also have a responsibility to adopt an approach that is as environmentally friendly as possible.
Support Italian agricultural products
The promotion of environmental sustainability, crop diversity, and soil quality are essential elements for producing high-quality food.
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware and are seeking sustainable, high-quality food products. Adopt regenerative agriculture practices and help us create a distinctive agricultural system, giving Italian supply chains a competitive edge in both national and international markets. Properly enhancing Italian agricultural supply chains is crucial for supporting the national economy, preserving the environment, and ensuring food quality and safety.
Guiding principles for agricultural companies
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