Success Stories and New Projects
Success stories
Fruit trees
Example of orange tree cultivation in Andalusia
Olives
Olive trees increase their protection using ecological fertilizer
Vines
Ecologically fertilized viticulture
Tomatoes
Increase in Tomato Quality in organic fields
New projects
Go-Lactovalor Project
Defeder is participating in this innovative project that values whey as a raw material, to be used in animal feed.
During the manufacture of cheese, whey is a waste that is generated in the coagulation phase of milk, and due to the high quantity produced, it can be put to other uses. In this case, Defeder takes advantage of it for use in animal feed.
The initiative seeks to transform whey by extracting proteins present in this waste for use, for example, in animal feed. This would, without a doubt, be an important contribution to the circular economy of small rural businesses.
Sustainable innovation to get all the juice out of cheese waste.
Fertcafé Project
The main objective of this project is to develop a new biofertilizer based on coffee grounds, giving rise to another example of a circular economy in Aragon.
Through this initiative, the aim is to contribute to the improvement of soil quality, the profitability and sustainability of agricultural operations, as well as the reduction of the carbon footprint through the reuse of one of their waste.
The project is made up of several companies: EBOCA Vending Labs, a company dedicated to the production and distribution of roasted coffee from its plant in Huesca, non-beneficiary member Viñas del Vero and us, Defeder Alcolea.
Digicompost Project
The DIGICOMPOST project is focused on the digitalization of the composting process to optimize the valorization of by-products and waste from the agricultural and livestock sector, represented by UAGA as the producer sector. This integrated approach allows for detailed monitoring and traceability of organic resources, efficiently transforming them into high-quality compost, with Defeder being an essential part of the transformation and distribution. By valorizing these materials through composting, Defeder seeks to transform these nutrient-rich organic resources into a product that will subsequently be distributed within the agricultural and livestock sector.
Digitalisation can improve the quality of compost, reducing dependence on external inputs, promoting self-sufficiency and sustainability of agricultural and livestock farms. In addition, improved natural resource management contributes to soil and biodiversity conservation, vital elements for long-term sustainability. This project also encourages the adoption of greener practices through the integration of digital technologies, facilitating the transition towards precision agriculture and the circular economy, closing the nutrient cycle and minimising waste generation.
Finally, the evaluation of odors and emissions during composting allows mitigating environmental impacts, improving the efficiency of the process and complying with environmental regulations, which strengthens the social and environmental acceptance of these practices.
Hydronutri Project
The main objective of HYDRONUTRI is the development of a biofertilizer with advanced water properties that allows soils and crops to better cope with climatic fluctuations, while reducing the dependence on chemical fertilizers. Innovative fertilizers with advanced water retention capacities to improve agricultural production.” Project led by CIRCE (Technological Center, specialized in the sustainability of agricultural soils).
The development of HYDRONUTRI will extend over the next three and a half years, during which work will be done on creating a biofertilizer capable of improving the adaptation of crops to new climatic conditions, without negatively affecting productivity.
The consortium that forms part of this project is made up of five entities: DEFEDER Alcolea SL, a beneficiary member dedicated to the research and marketing of organic fertilizers; ECOCINCA SL, which supports local agriculture; the Alcolea Rice Cooperative, known for the marketing of Brazal rice; the Union of Farmers and Ranchers of Aragon (UAGA), representing farmers and ranchers; and the Association for Regional Rural Development of Hoya de Huesca (ADESHO), which will organize workshops and local events to disseminate the results. The group is completed by CIRCE, coordinator of the project and specialized in the sustainability of agricultural soils.