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Biodiversity management<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Managing biodiversity in a modern citrus farm is an essential component of sustainability and regenerative agriculture<\/b>. It goes beyond simply protecting; it\u2019s about actively integrating and fostering<\/b> wildlife and ecosystems within and around farms to improve productivity and reduce reliance on chemical inputs. <\/p>\n

For a company like Evyan, biodiversity becomes an agronomic tool and a differentiating factor in the market.<\/p>\n

1. The Central Objective: Biological Control by Conservation<\/b><\/p>\n

The cornerstone of biodiversity management in citrus is Conservation Biological Control.<\/b> This involves creating a suitable habitat on the farm to attract, feed, and shelter the natural enemies<\/b> (beneficial fauna) of citrus pests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Common Pest<\/b><\/td>\nEncouraged Natural Enemies<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
California Red Scale<\/b><\/td>\nAphytis melinus (Parasitoid)<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cotonet<\/b><\/td>\nAnagyrus pseudococci<\/i> (Parasitoide) y Cryptolaemus montrouzieri<\/i> (Depredador)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red Spider Mite<\/b><\/td>\nPredatory Mites (Neoseiulus californicus)<\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Key Practices to Promote Beneficial Wildlife:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Hedges and Biological Corridors<\/b>: Plant plant species that are not hosts to citrus pests along the edges of the property or on the verges of roads. These plants serve as shelter and a source of nectar (an alternative food source) for natural enemies year-round, even when the pest population is low. <\/li>\n
  • Vegetation Cover Management: <\/b>Avoid tilling the soil and the indiscriminate use of herbicides in the streets. Vegetation cover provides a microclimate and shelter for predatory insects (such as ground beetles). <\/li>\n
  • Reduction of Chemical Agents<\/b>: The most effective measure. The use of broad-spectrum insecticides is the main culprit in the destruction of beneficial insects. The company should transition to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)<\/b> programs, using low-impact products or biopesticides to protect beneficial insects. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Habitat and Landscape Conservation<\/b><\/p>\n

    Biodiversity management in citrus farming extends beyond the fruit tree, encompassing the entire farm environment.<\/p>\n

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    • Non-Productive Areas:<\/b> Maintain uncultivated areas, such as slopes, ditch banks, or irrigation ponds. Regenerate vegetation in these areas, creating a habitat for local flora and fauna. <\/li>\n
    • Water Resources Management:<\/b> Irrigation ponds and canals not only fulfill a water function, but, if managed ecologically, they become refuges for amphibians and birds, acting as wildlife hotspots.<\/li>\n
    • Monitoring and Evaluation:<\/b> Conduct biodiversity inventories (flora and fauna indices) to measure the impact of actions and establish continuous improvement goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Responsibility and Certification<\/b><\/p>\n

      Biodiversity management is not just an internal practice; it is a market requirement validated by certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Standard\/Norm<\/b><\/td>\nRelevance to Biodiversity<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      GLOBALG.A.P.<\/b>\n<\/td>\nIt contains a mandatory module on the Environment that includes managing the impact on biodiversity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      GLOBALG.A.P. + Add-on (GRASP)<\/b><\/span><\/td>\nWhile it focuses on social aspects, its approach to overall sustainability promotes good agricultural management that benefits the ecosystem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Organic Agriculture (QUE<\/b>)<\/td>\nIt is the most demanding standard in biodiversity conservation, prohibiting most synthetic chemicals that affect beneficial fauna.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Biodiversity management at Evyan means adopting a model where nature works for the company,<\/b> resulting in high-quality harvests with less environmental impact and reduced pest control costs. It is a cornerstone of sustainable competitiveness.<\/b> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2680","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nEvyan | Orange producer and citrus wholesaler<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Evyan, a fruit wholesaler and citrus distributor in Spain, integrates biodiversity management into its wholesale orange and citrus cultivation\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/evyan.es\/en\/biodiversity-management\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" 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