Priming the Soil: How Key Substances Boost Microbial Activity for Healthier Crops

In recent years, agricultural science has become more focused on the complex interactions between plants, soil, and microbes. A particularly exciting area of study is the priming effect—a phenomenon where certain substances introduced to the soil can “wake up” or stimulate the activity of beneficial soil microbes. But what does this mean for farmers and the health of our soils? Let’s dive in and explore how different compounds can drive this priming effect and enhance soil fertility.

The Iberian Peninsula: Global Leadership in the Olive Oil Sector

The Iberian Peninsula is consolidating its position as a qualitative and competitive benchmark in the production of olive oil and table olives, thanks to the joint contribution of Spain and Portugal. This leadership is based on a combination of factors: a vast area of ​​olive groves, advanced infrastructure and a know-how deeply rooted in its farmers and olive millers.

Fir Cultivation: Science, Market and Agronomic Management

The fir tree (Abies spp.) is much more than just the central symbol of the Christmas festivities: its cultivation represents a balance between science, sustainability and highly specialized agronomic management. This tree, whose production involves years of planning and dedication, is at the heart of a constantly growing global market.

Biostimulants: The natural ally against climate change in food security

From soil care to choosing the right nutrients, every little decision we take can make a huge difference to the growth and resilience of plants.

Exponential growth of pistachio cultivation in Spain: 90 times more in 15 years

By Juan Vilar, strategic consultant.

Plant Nutrition and Biostimulation: Keys to Effective Stress Management in Crops.

In the world of modern agriculture, where environmental and climatic challenges are becoming more pronounced, plant nutrition is emerging as a fundamental pillar for crop health and productivity. The ability of plants to withstand and recover from stress depends largely on their nutritional status, making nutrition an essential tool for farmers seeking to optimize the performance of their fields.

Olive Oil Production Forecast for the 2024/25 Campaign

By Juan Vilar, strategic consultant.

Strategies to Optimize Productivity in Irrigated Woody Crops

By Juan Vilar, strategic consultant.

World Olive Farming in Figures

By Juan Vilar, strategic consultant.

Effect of Terra-Sorb® Biostimulant on mitigating the phytotoxicity of the herbicide on extensive crops

Herbicides commonly used in agriculture to control weeds often cause negative effects on crops. On the other hand, biostimulants have the ability to increase tolerance to a series of abiotic stresses, but there is very limited information on their effects on plants stressed by herbicides. With the objective of verifying whether the application of the biostimulant Terra-Sorb®, based on L-α-amino acids, is capable of reducing the phytotoxicity produced by a herbicide based on Imazamox, as well as elucidating its mode of action, a study was carried out. cultivation chamber test on sunflower plants. Plants were treated with Pulsar® 40 (4% Imazamox) alone and in combination with Terra-Sorb®. The results show that plants treated with the herbicide in combination with Terra-Sorb® had greater growth, their photosynthetic activity was protected and they did not suffer oxidative stress.

Additionally, field efficacy trials were carried out in extensive crops (corn, wheat, soybeans and sunflower) comparing the productive performance of the application of the herbicide alone in comparison with the application combined with the biostimulant. In all cases the productive yield (Kg/Ha) with the biostimulant was statistically higher compared to the application of the herbicide alone.