Spain: Onubafruit invests one million euros in a new experimental farm

11/03/2016

Onubafruit has decided to join forces and carry out the investment of one million euros in the exploitation of a new experimental farm located in Huelva.

It is about eight hectares destined to the testing and evaluation of new varieties belonging to the Fragaria, Vaccinium and Rubus genera, pillars of their selection, and the development of new crops.

This new land is an important contribution to the joint work of its research centers in Huelva, Segovia, Ávila, Salamanca and South America.

«In recent years, Onubafruit has integrated R&D programs as a central axis», says Marco Vaz, responsible for R + D + i of Onubafruit. The project will continue with the R + D + i work that the group has been successfully carrying out on the search for new varieties and new farming systems.

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In this line, and especially in relation to the cultivation of blueberries, Onubafruit has developed a program to obtain new varieties more adapted to the agroclimatic conditions of the Huelva region, having obtained highly satisfactory results in productivity, Brix degrees, flavor and value. nutritional using specific agronomic management fruit of the work of the team of its technicians.

In this way, it is intended to respond to market demands, respecting the current legality in terms of environment and food safety, while maintaining control and comprehensive forecasting of the market. «All these improvement plans have a very positive impact on the quality, flavor and shelf life of the fruit, which makes the producers of our group more competitive, consolidating us as leaders in the production of Berries in Europe», Señala.

In addition to the technical-investigative nature of the Experimental Farm Project, this new space will serve as the headquarters of the Berryteca of Onubafruit. A playful space designed to bring the Berries to primary school students who want to know firsthand what these fruits are like, how they are grown and what their benefits for health and learning are.

A job that, as indicated by Marco Vaz, "Meets several objectives: to be at the forefront in advances in science and technology and respond to the social commitment with our community while we make known the excellence of our products".

Source: Freshplaza.es