Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 36
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
How does Ardo make
a difference?
• Optimising crop practices
• Efficient water and nutrient management
Ardo collaborates with 3,500 farmers, supported by 68 agronomists, to
Ardo aims to tackle water scarcity by developing and testing better irrigation
implement sustainable practices such as precision sowing and crop rotation.
methods. At the same time, Ardo encourages the use of soil analyses to
Our goal is to increase the proportion of pesticide-residue-free products
improve the nutrient management of the crops.
to 80%, with 76% of our frozen vegetables already meeting this standard in
2024.
• Collaborative initiatives for sustainability
The Let’s Meet in the Field events and partnerships like the SAI Platform’s
• Enhancing soil health and resilience
Regenerative practices focus on improving soil structure, increasing humus
to transition towards regenerative agriculture with tangible support and
content, and using cover crops to reduce erosion and retain nutrients. These
incentives.
efforts bolster crop yields while enhancing long-term soil vitality.
• Cover crops
Ardo advocates for the use of cover crops, a practice that improves soil
structure, enhances soil health, reduces fertiliser usage, minimises erosion,
and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
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Regenerating Together programme foster collaboration, enabling farmers
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Sustainability
statements
