News & Insights

from the world of sustainable agriculture

News, stories, and in-depth perspectives from the APOD world: a space where we share real projects, strategic insights, and case studies to inspire, inform, and spark new ideas.

Broad Beans and Peas: Why Autumn Sowing Pays Off

Broad beans and peas are hardy, low-input crops that can naturally enrich the soil through biological nitrogen fixation. This makes them valuable not only as productive crops, but also as part of a long-term strategy for sustainable soil fertility management.

Geodiversity and Organic Farming: The Importance of Soil

October 6 is International Geodiversity Day. Discover the connection between soil, biodiversity and organic certification under Regulation (EU) 2018/848.

Industrial tomato: Agriculture 4.0 in the field

In industrial tomato cultivation, data and technology help make farming more precise and sustainable.

Traceability in agriculture: what it is and how it works

Traceability in agriculture is central for farms, spanning legal obligations, market demands, and the agri-food supply chain.

Agricultural logistics: from the field to industry, how it works

Industrial tomato logistics reduces the time between harvesting and delivery, helping preserve product quality and value.

Hilling up fennel: how and when to hill up

Hilling up fennel promotes blanching and helps produce a white, compact, high-quality bulb.

Fennel Sowing: Techniques and Crop Management

From sowing density to the most suitable technologies: a practical guide to growing fennel efficiently and professionally.

Fennel Cultivation: Varieties and Crop Cycle

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare var. dulce) is an annual plant in the Apiaceae family, mainly grown for its white, fleshy bulb.

Onions: Harvesting, Curing and Storage

Onion harvesting and storage require careful management throughout every post-harvest stage. From harvesting and curing to storage and transport, temperature, humidity and ventilation are essential for preserving bulb quality, shelf life and commercial value.

Bio Suisse Certification: Differences from EU Organic Standards and Benefits for Italian Agriculture

Bio Suisse is one of the most rigorous organic standards in the world.
Discover why APOD has adopted it and the benefits it offers to the environment and the agricultural supply chain.

Fusarium Head Blight and the Risk of DON Mycotoxins

In durum wheat, Fusarium head blight reduces grain yield and quality and can lead to mycotoxin contamination, with economic and food safety impacts.

SPRING Certification: How It Works and Its Benefits for Sustainable Agriculture

On the occasion of the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, discover how APOD protects water resources through SPRING certification.

Transplanting processing tomatoes: a key stage in the crop cycle

In industrial tomato production, transplanting is a crucial stage because it directly affects the season’s yield potential.

Processing tomato sowing: nursery or open field?

The starting point for a high-quality harvest begins long before the crop reaches the field. A technical guide to the two main sowing strategies for processing tomatoes.

Tomato cultivation: ideal growing conditions

Understanding the real needs of the plant is the first step towards productive and sustainable cultivation. A technical guide for those working in the field.

World Bee Day: Pollinators and SQNPI Certification

Bees and pollinators support biodiversity and agricultural productivity, while SQNPI certification promotes sustainable and controlled practices to protect them.

Agrometeorological Stations and DSS: Data for More Informed Agriculture

APOD’s agrometeorological stations and Decision Support Systems (DSS) use data and predictive models to help farmers make more precise decisions, act at the right time, and reduce both waste and risk.

APOD Asparagus: Cultivation, Quality, and Value Across the Agricultural Supply Chain

Asparagus is a strategic and sustainable crop that, thanks to our agronomic expertise, innovation, and supply chain management, ensures high quality standards and strong nutritional value.