{"id":29648,"date":"2026-05-10T14:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T14:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vitacress.pt\/organic-production\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T16:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:53:44","slug":"organic-production","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vitacress.pt\/en\/organic-production\/","title":{"rendered":"Organic Production"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Organic Production at Vitacress<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Organic production follows a strict set of rules and processes defined by European regulations<\/strong>, ensuring sustainable practices and respect for ecosystems.<\/p>\n

At Vitacress, we ensure compliance with these requirements through the control of production factors and field practices, safeguarding the integrity of production at every stage<\/strong>. We guarantee full traceability and farm management in accordance with the regulations.<\/p>\n

We also have a company and areas exclusively dedicated to organic production<\/strong>, Euralface Agricultura Lda, reinforcing our commitment to this production method.<\/p>\n

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Applied Practices<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

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We apply a set of practices<\/strong> that contribute to the sustainability of the soil, crops, and surrounding environment, some of which<\/strong> are common to both organic production and other farming methods:<\/p>\n

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    Soil f<\/strong><\/span>ertility<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    Maintaining soil fertility and its water retention capacity through the incorporation of organic matter<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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      Valorisation of plant waste<\/b>
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      Reintegration of all plant waste back into the soil<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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        Crop monitoring<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Continuous monitoring of crops, pests, and diseases, with targeted intervention<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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          Pest control<\/b><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

          Assessment of key pests based on flight curves<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”vc_default” equal_height=”yes” min_height=”150″][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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            Resistant varieties<\/b><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

            Selection of varieties with intrinsic disease resistance as a fundamental preventive measure<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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              Crop rotation<\/span><\/b><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

              Inclusion of cover crops during periods of lower production to protect the soil<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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                Authorised products<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

                Exclusive use of products authorised for organic farming<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/4″]

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                  Biodiversity promotion<\/b><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

                  We maintain biodiversity strips strategically distributed across production areas in order to promote native beneficial fauna and support natural balance<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\t<\/div>\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\t<\/ul><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

                  Our Organic Production<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Our organic production is located in Boavista dos Pinheiros<\/strong>, where we began this production method in 2005.<\/p>\n

                  Both organic production and the rest of Vitacress production deliver quality food while respecting the soil, plants, and ecosystems<\/strong>. The main difference lies in the technical and regulatory framework: organic farming requires stricter criteria, greater restrictions, and more proactive and careful management<\/strong>, with a higher tolerance for risk.<\/p>\n

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                  Currently, we cultivate 31 hectares*<\/span> under organic production, distributed as follows:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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                  *Approximate area, subject to slight variations resulting from annual agricultural management, namely crop rotation, plot planning, and technical adjustments.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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                  Learn More About the European Regulation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

                  Consult the European regulation that defines the rules for organic farming, available in several languages.<\/span><\/p>\n

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