Key measures for sustainable agriculture

Dominican Republic

The pineapple producer, Rancho Carlos SRL, will implement measures for a sustainable agriculture such as

• Implementation of the Biodiversity Check Agricola.
• Installation of a weather station for on-farm decision making.
• Training in biobed construction.

These measures will have direct benefits on biodiversity such as

• Development of an action plan and signing of a commitment for biodiversity.
• Reduction in the use and loss of phytosanitary products.
• Increased efficiency in the use of fertilizers.
• Improved soil and water health.
• Preservation of soil microfauna.