Welcome to our 3,700 ha organically-certified farm! Our nurturing ground for this unique, sustainable, and organic agricultural approach is dedicated to cereals, legume-based crops, sunflowers, flax, and clovers.
8,500 tons of organically produced crops annually demonstrates we are on the right track.
MULTI-YEAR CROP ROTATION
At the heart of our innovative approach is the practice of a multi-year crop rotation, a strategy designed to enrich the soil, reduce weeds, pests and diseases, and increase overall farm productivity.
Currently, we have implemented two primary cycles of crop rotation on a large-scale: a 3-year and a 4-year rotation, with crops arranged in various orders to maximize their benefits.
3-YEAR CROP ROTATION
Legumes serve a dual purpose in our crop rotation: they can be used either as green manure or as a harvestable crop.
4-YEAR CROP ROTATION
Through our large-scale field production practices, we’ve gained valuable insights into utilizing various crops for green manure, as well as the use of legumes within multi-year crop rotation.
Our long-term goal is to achieve 5- and 6-year crop rotations, following comprehensive research.
HARNESSING LEGUME POWER
Legumes are crucial in our farming model because of their remarkable ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a plant-friendly form that enriches the soil with essential nutrients in an eco-friendly manner.
Central to our farming ethos is the concept of self-sustainability. We generate all our nitrogen fertilizer onsite, and preserve high-quality seeds harvested directly from our fields.
BUFFER ZONES
Buffer zones serve as nature’s fortresses, safeguarding our organic farming areas from potential contamination that may arise from nearby conventional agricultural practices.
These protective barriers play are vital for preserving the integrity of our organic produce. In total, we manage more than 14 hectares of buffer zones, stretching over 20 kilometers in length. These zones significantly reduce the risk of contamination from neighboring fields, enhance biodiversity, and mitigate erosion on over 620 hectares of organically certified land – representing 17% of our total arable land.
Of these 620 hectares, 41 hectares of buffer zones are designed based on Dynamic Agroforestry (DAF) principles. This method fosters a self-sustaining protective area by combining various plant species, including bushy, slow-growing, and tall varieties, some of which yield fruit suitable for further processing and human consumption.
Each of these protective zones, known as buffer zones, receives dedicated care and attention throughout the year. Currently, we monitor and maintain a network of 36 such fields, meticulously curating the plant species on them to achieve our desired objectives.
PRECISION FARMING
We’re harnessing the latest in agricultural technology. We adopt data-driven precision farming methods, employing advanced technologies like:
LEVERAGING BIG DATA AND FARMING SOFTWARE
These tools allow us to carefully monitor our crops, manage our resources efficiently, and optimize soil, water, and fertilizer usage. We leverage the power of big data to advance farm management software development, ensuring sustainability and traceability from our fields to customers’ hands throughout the entire food production process. By incorporating one of our ingredients, LoginEKO oats, into our consumer product, Njamito, we have taken our first step in this direction.
PLANT-BASED FARMING FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTION
Our farming operation is entirely livestock-free. We don’t use animal-based manure, actively reducing greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing soil and water degradation. This approach enables us to tackle some of the most pressing environmental challenges. We are showing that efficient food production while taking care of our environment is possible.
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