New agricultural concepts

“Ecosystem-based adaptation”, which is the use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of a comprehensive strategy to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change, includes conservation, restoration and sustainable management of natural and anthropogenic ecosystems to help people adapt to climate change.

This whole group of good practices leads us to a point that defines productivity as the engine of a sustainable crop that avoids unnecessary soil erosion and greater satisfaction at the crop level, but this requires not only training and use of good agricultural practices, but also the use of agricultural techniques and innovations that allow us to explore and optimally exploit the soil without damaging it, which will help us to be more efficient without sacrificing our main resource.

GrandSur How can cocoa production be sustainable
How can cocoa production be sustainable?

Due to globalization and consumer awareness, sustainability in the food production chain has become a basic requirement. The cocoa industry strives to meet the huge demand that is now more focused than ever on the adoption of good farming methods and responsible management of natural resources. Sustainable cocoa production is based on quality guidelines and […]

Cadmium, how to reduce its impact
Cadmium, how to reduce its impact

What is Cadmium (Cd)? It is a heavy metal, considered to be one of the most toxic metals found in nature. What damage can it cause to the human body? This element of nature can cause toxicity to a person’s body if inhaled, ingested or drunk in high levels. It can cause damage to the […]

Nutrientes
Nutrients needed in cocoa production

Potassium (K), nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), as well as secondary elements such as calcium (Ca), sulfur (S) and magnesium (Mg), which are involved in the metabolism of the plant, are among the nutrients most absorbed by cocoa during its useful life. It is important during cocoa production to perform annual or biannual soil analyses […]