R&D&I: AGROTECH & BIOTECH
Agrotechnology and biotechnology to obtain cutting-edge, efficient solutions
We apply R&D&I to increase our competitiveness, modernising processes and achieving better products that adapt to market demand.
AGROTECH AND BIOTECH AT FERTIBERIA
Innovation, the backbone of our business strategy, at the service of agricultural efficiency
The ability to innovate only makes sense for Fertiberia if it is fully aligned with the needs of the market. In the areas of biotechnology (biotech) and agrotechnology (agrotech) applied to agriculture, the R&D (Research and Development) of our group has the following objectives:
- Always improve marketed products.
- Discover and thoroughly study new raw materials and new formulations.
- Unequivocally verify the agronomic benefits of new products.
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We carry out numerous research projects, trials and agronomic studies, preferably in collaboration with universities and specialised and independent research centres in the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe, sharing ideas and delving into disruptive concepts, with a focus on the sensitivity of technicians and the needs of the crop.
This allows us to continuously create new nutritional solutions adapted to the needs of the agricultural sector, contributing to food production in an environmentally friendly way.
Agrotechnology and biotechnology are one of the main areas where we carry out R&D&I, from our state-of-the-art laboratories at CTA Fertiberia and TRICHODEX.
TYPES, ADVANTAGES AND APPLICATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Innovation and technology to build a sustainable and healthy future
What is biotechnology?
Biotechnology is the combination of biology and the technology that uses living organisms, biological systems or derivatives to develop or create products and processes with applications in medicine, agriculture, industry and the environment.
Applications of biotechnology in our sector
In agriculture and plant nutrition, biotechnology has a myriad of capabilities, starting with the development of genetically modified crops that contribute to increased resistance to pests and diseases and adverse environmental conditions, as well as improved nutritional quality and crop yields.
In addition, microorganisms and enzymes can be used for the production of chemicals, biofuels, biodegradable plastics and other industrial products to improve soil fertility and production in a more sustainable and environmentally friendly manner.
How do we use biotechnology in Grupo Fertiberia?
At Grupo Fertiberia, we champion innovation as the basis of our competitiveness on the market. We have our own Agri-environmental Technology Centre (CTA), where we carry out pioneering research into innovation in a first-class technological and academic environment. Our commitment to R&D&I allows us to develop innovative products worldwide, such as the Impact Zero or NSAFE® ranges, which have made us leaders in the sector.
Advantages of NSAFE® technology for global agriculture
NSAFE® is a worldwide pioneering technology that has already been implemented in several countries after more than 6 years of research. It is the first microbiological development on the market with a nitrification inhibiting effect, which translates into the protection of nitrogen and its activity, remaining available in the soil for longer so that plants can absorb it more slowly. This is a breakthrough for agriculture and sustainability as it exponentially increases the profitability of crops while ensuring environmental sustainability.
Crop sustainability: the greatest benefit of NSAFE®
Environmental and economic sustainability are its greatest benefits. NSAFE® does something unique that minimises nitrogen losses in soil and air: it absorbs nitric nitrogen directly into its organic structure in the form of protein and releases it as organic nitrogen after the end of its life cycle. This is also key to increasing crop yields and profitability for our farmers.
NSAFE®, now available on the market
NSAFE® is already being applied in our Nergetic DZ+ range of fertilisers in Fertiberia TECH and will be progressively incorporated into the rest of the products in the Nergetic line. This commitment to biotechnological innovation, together with our commitment to green hydrogen and digitisation makes Grupo Fertiberia a leader in the transformation of agriculture in the EU.
R&D&I INITIATIVES IN AGROTECH AND BIOTECH
Research projects sustainably projecting agriculture into the future
We very actively participate in research projects in Spain and overseas, working hand-in-hand with universities and public and private bodies, in order to leverage all the scientific capital in Spain and Europe. Get to know them below.
The project aims to improve public-private cooperation in R&D&I and support technological innovation projects in the Community...
The main objective is to develop strategies capable of exploiting initially unavailable soil nutrients and, at the same time,...
The primary objective is the development of innovative and sustainable materials to replace plastic materials in packaging,...
Advanced tools for the integration and synergistic interfacing of microbiomes in resilient food systems
This project seeks to improve the management and recovery of waste by utilising the nutrients it contains, improve the sustainability...
The main objective of the project is to develop new bio-based products for high impact sectors from poultry feather wast...
The project aims to recover nutrients from waste to use them for the manufacture of fertilisers.
The main objective of the project is to develop a range of biological inocula alone or combined with liquid mineral fertilisers...
The Grow-IN project aims to design and develop a range of inductive fertiliser products which improve nutrition and crop...
The general objective of the project is to develop a bioactive complex mineral fertiliser, which improves the plant's performance...
The project focuses on researching and developing nitrogen cycle modulators in the soil that are effective and environmentally...
The project focuses on the development and design of highly efficient complex fertilisers for crop mineral nutrition.
The project seeks to optimise the formulation process for advanced fertilisers and their agri-environmental validation.
CURRENT EVENTS
What is going on?
Fertiberia TECH integrates AntiOX technology into the Neoforce® biotech brand
This milestone follows the approval and certification of AntiOX technology as a non-microbial...
Beneficial bacteria: the natural secret to increasing grapevine production
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) are a group of beneficial microorganisms...
Discover how PGPR bacteria transform almond crops: Benefits you can’t miss
BACNIFOS® is an effective and safe biological product that improves the growth, yield...
Salinity related to calcium deficiency
The combination of BACNIFOS® and DESTROY SALT® reduces the damage caused by excess...
Proven dual system: copper heptagluconate guarantees efficient absorption and translocation both through leaves and roots
TRICOPPER® corrects copper deficiencies, providing a high-value, fast-absorbing organic...
Brassica: the driving force behind fruit and vegetable production in Spain
The Brassica genus includes key crops such as cauliflower, cabbage, rapini and rapeseed,...
Fertiberia TECH presents a renewed image of NERGETIC COMPLETE D-OLEA SPECIAL, developed for the most demanding olive groves
NERGETIC COMPLETE D-OLEA SPECIAL is part of the NERGETIC COMPLETE line and incorporates...
Microorganisms, excellent allies in agriculture
The combined use of seed treatment along with the addition of PGPR microorganisms...
Intelligent Trichoderma. Biofertilisers that revolutionise production and soil health
TRICHODEX® (Fertiberia Group) has in its catalogue VELLTRIX®, a registered biofertiliser,...
