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.

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: what it is, how it differs from EU Organic Standards, and why it matters 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 is one of the most harmful fungal diseases. It does not only reduce yield, but can also contaminate the grain with mycotoxins, compromising its quality, marketability and safety. For farmers, buyers and processors, it is therefore an agronomic, economic and food safety issue.

SPRING Certification: what it is, how it works, and why it matters 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

Transplanting is the most delicate stage in the entire production cycle of processing tomatoes.
It is at this point — and in the weeks immediately after — that much of the season’s yield potential is determined.

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: the Role of Pollinators and the Value of SQNPI Certification in APOD’s Sustainable Supply Chain

Bees and other pollinators play a crucial role in agricultural productivity, biodiversity, and food quality. At the same time, the SQNPI certification adopted by APOD provides a structured and practical framework to protect them through sustainable, controlled farming practices.

APOD’s Agrometeorological Stations and DSS: Data and Models for Smarter Farming

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.