Ismael Sánchez, CampoLevante’s agricultural sales technician, explains how EDYPRO has been involved in the company’s agricultural consultancy since 2012, when they became interested in biotechnological solutions. CampoLevante SL is an agricultural supply company in the Levante Almeriense area and specialises in technical advice and the supply of fertilisers and biotechnological solutions for its clients.
What services does CampoLevante offer?
We offer integral services for the farmer, as we are dedicated to technical advice, the sale of liquid fertilisers, nutritional products, and the sale of plastic and seeds.
What are your functions in the company?
My main function is to advise farmers, but I also perform accounting functions, as well as being in charge of the active search for a new portfolio of clients who pursue and value agronomic success.
What crops do you grow the most?
Mainly courgettes, tomatoes and watermelons.
What problems, deficiencies or demands do you observe most in the field?
The biggest problems are plant water stress, as these are crops grown with high conductivity, lack of fattening and nutritional imbalances.
In winter there are many problems of flowering failure caused by low temperatures, not forgetting the problems of viruses.
What got you interested in biotechnology?
Using biological systems and living organisms or their derivatives to create products for specific use in agriculture is a very interesting technique, as it is possible to improve the cell division of the plant, thus improving its yield and protecting it from pests and diseases.
Which products do you value the most?
The ones we value most are COUPE REGENERACIÓN Plus, PROCUAJE RADICULAR y EDYFRUIT ENGORDE RADICULAR.
And the ones that have the highest prestige among your customers?
Our customers are delighted with COUPÉ REGENERATION Plus and, above all, with PROCUAJE RADICULAR.
Can you tell us about a case where the application of EDYPRO products has been essential for the recovery or success of the crop?
I had an experience on a courgette farm where the farmer had been harvesting since December. At the beginning of February the farmer saw it was so bad that he wanted to pull it up and with the following action we managed to get him to harvest until the end of May.
The virus began to attack it, but we started the treatment with COUPÉ REGENERACIÓN Plus applied at 80 L/ha. every 20 days and the plant made a huge change, improving the quality of the main stem, the root and increasing the leaf mass.
Once the previous step was completed, we proceeded with the applications of PROCUAJE RADICULAR at 15 L./ha. every week, achieving a significant increase in the crop yield and improving the quality of the fruit. For all these reasons, this new farmer was very satisfied with EDYPRO biotechnology.
In addition to the products, what added value does working with EDYPRO offer?
Above all, Vicente’s close relationship with CampoLevante. He is a person who knows a lot about agriculture and is passionate about his work, something that helps you to always be on the ball with the energy you need on a day-to-day basis.