Operational Group: Circular Economy: An Opportunity to Save Mineral Fertilization on Crops

The objective of this Operational Group is to develop a model for orchard and field crop producers that optimizes the nutrient balance at the territorial level, optimizing organic fertilization for more efficient production, and thus contributing to closing cycles in the territory and, therefore, mitigating climate change.

The incorporation of organic matter of different natures aims to enhance the value of different types of exogenous sources of organic carbon capable of conserving and/or improving the productivity of agricultural lands:

• Achieve adequate agricultural production in terms of yield and quality of cultivated products.
• Contribute to the balance between crop extraction and the mineralization of organic matter, improving soil fertility and the efficiency of mineral nutrient assimilation.
• Promote the use of organic fertilizers to minimize resources and dependence on external inputs, encouraging the recycling of natural organic matter, significantly reducing production costs, and minimizing the impact on the environment.
• Minimize the use of agricultural practices that accelerate the decomposition of organic matter, especially deep tillage.