3 keys to understanding the role of agriculture in food safety

In recent times we have often heard or read about the concept of food safety. It’s part of the second Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the ONU, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. According to FAO, food safety means that “all people, at all times, have physical […]
The five key trends for agriculture in 2023

A new year begins and, although it sounds like a cliché, it is important to know what we can expect from it. From 2023. For this reason, as we have done on other occasions, we are talking about the key trends for agriculture for the year we started. And it is that how to deal […]
The role of biotechnology in crop optimization and environmental conservation

Biotechnology is fundamental for MAFA, as it underpins all our work in the formulation of agricultural products. It plays a key role in crop optimization and environmental conservation—two goals that must go hand in hand if we believe in sustainability. ¿Por qué decimos esto? ChatGPT Plus Why do we say this? 1. Because biological products […]
Proven efficacy, key in the European regulation of biostimulants

It is not the first time that we have told you about the new European regulation of biostimulants. Although this year will be key for its application, since it is from next July 16 when the regulation approved by the European Union comes into force. The regulation classifies agricultural biostimulants for the first time. It […]
World Food Day: grow, nurture and preserve together

Growing, nurturing and preserving together is the motto of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on the occasion of World Food Day, which has been commemorated every October 16 since 1979. It is in fact one of the first international dates set by the UN. Because food, as a basic component for […]
World Water Week: 5 ways to optimize water use in the field

In the last days of August, the United Nations Organization organizes World Water Week, a conference to reflect on the importance of optimizing the use of a resource that is as scarce as it is valuable and essential. From here we want to make our humble contribution to an issue that we must assume and […]
Why is the future of agriculture in plant biotechnology?

We begin this post with a key question to understand where both agriculture and the agroindustry linked to it are evolving. Why is the future of agriculture in plant biotechnology? There are many reasons for this, but the main one is because productivity, quality, naturalness, and sustainability go hand in hand thanks to the application […]
5 tips for preparing and taking care of autumn crops

As there are only a few days until the change of season to the fall, we thought it was a good idea to share with you 5 tips to prepare and care for autumn crops. With autumn, many things change in our life, in our environment, and even in our mood. In addition, at the […]
Basictec, effective solution against pepper mites

Pests are one of the problems that concern farmers the most. Precisely for this reason, finding a working solution is essential to guarantee that our crop will not be affected by an harmful insect. Basictec is a basic substance a formulation capable of controlling pests such as aphids, mites and other insects, as well as […]
Effectiveness of BALANCE® for the growth of the corn crop

On those days, it begins the campaign for the cultivation of corn, a cereal that has been present in agriculture for thousands of years and it is extremely important in the basic diet of society. For this reason and on this occasion, we want to share one of our trials about the benefits of biostimulants […]
The role of algae in sustainable and zero residue agriculture

Agronomy experts increasingly emphasize the role of algae in sustainable agriculture. The reason is quite simple: the main challenge for the agri-food sector for the coming years is the stimulation of agricultural crops with natural products to get the high quality vegetables and fruits quicker. That’s where the algae, as substances provided by nature itself, […]
Greencal biostimulant optimizes the growth of zucchini

This time we are going to talk about the Greencal biostimulant, a macroalgae extract with a powerful growth regulating and activating effect. The use of biostimulants in agriculture is becoming more widespread on the sustainable and residue-free agriculture, which cannot stop using these highly effective and zero-residue natural vitamins Above all, different qualities of a wide range of […]