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Continente Portugal consolidates its ‘Zero Pesticide Residues’ category with ZERYA.
Together with ZERYA, Continente, Portugal's leading large-scale retailer, is anticipating the demands of the European strategy to reduce PPPs by committing to production without phytosanitary residues in the suppliers of the Clube de Produtores.
Zero Pesticide Residues Training Days for Clube de Produtores
ZERYA in partnership with the Clube de Produtores de CONTINENTE, a leader in the Portuguese agri-food sector that is committed to agriculture without pesticide residues.
¡Aromáticas Vivas and without Pesticide Residues!
At ZERYA we are committed to our producers from the very first minute. Our aim is to provide differentiation and added value to companies and their technical agricultural staff, through joint work and a conviction that it is possible to produce safe food.
Upcoming EU Directive against greenwashing
With the increasing importance of sustainability in consumer purchasing decisions, communication and advertising with so-called green claims have also been steadily increasing. Environmental claims made by companies about their products or services are ubiquitous. The EU will increase protection against so-called greenwashing.
How to mitigate the impact of Xylella Fastidiosa on olive, grape and almond trees.
Xylella Fastidiosa is a phytopathogenic bacterium that represents a significant threat to agriculture in the Iberian Peninsula, affecting woody crops such as olive, vine and almond trees.
Disinfection of Sweet Potato and Carrot with Huwa-San TR-50.
Did you know that sweet potato is one of the most important crops in the world? This sweet and nutritious root vegetable is consumed in many countries and has multiple health benefits. However, sweet potato also requires special care during processing and storage, as it can be susceptible to microbial contamination and spoilage.
Write to us at consultas@zerya.org
1 Register on our website. 2 Download our General Regulations and Annexes. 3 Start online training. 4 Register your plots. 5 Request an online consultation with our agronomists. 6 Start your crop management with our checklist. 7 Start your 1st year of independent audit
For new producers, registration with ZERYA takes the form of annual fees, depending on the crop and area. For both outdoor and protected crops in greenhouses and tunnels, the annual fee is 360 €/year up to a certified area of 100 hectares. From 100 ha upwards, the farm registration fee is 420 €/year plus 1 €/year for each additional hectare over 100 ha. Groupings of farms within the same province are allowed. For handling centres there will be one fee per product to be handled and one fee per handling centre.
Write to us and ask for our ZERYA Pesticide Residue-free field guide, in which we explain the certification requirements and processes, as well as the details of the fees that apply to you.
The registration periods are 3 years, during which you, as a producer, can alter, increase or decrease the registered areas, as well as increase or decrease the registered crops. The land parcels of registered crops applying for certification must be updated annually. The current registration must always match the registered area and crops submitted for audit.
Diagnosis
A comprehensive diagnosis of soil and plant health, through laboratory analysis and direct observation.
Proposal
An intervention proposal that includes recommendations on soil management, irrigation, fertilization, pest and disease control, pruning, harvesting and post-harvest
Improvement
Continuous improvement monitoring and periodic evaluation of results, with adjustments and improvements as necessary.
