Programme: Rural Development Programme

Investing in assets corresponding to modern and new technologies in the conversion of agricultural land. Conservation agriculture. It is an approach to managing agro and ecosystems to improve sustainable productivity, increase profits and food security, while preserving and improving the resource base and the environment. It is characterized by three main principles - minimal mechanical disturbance of the soil, constant coverage of the soil with organic matter, diversification of crops grown consistently. These principles are universally applicable to all agricultural areas and soils.Tillage is one of the most energy-intensive agricultural operations, and if the soil is not cultivated, farmers can save between 30 and 40% of the time, labor and fuel used for mechanical cultivation in conventional agriculture. No-Till fields have a very high water infiltration capacity. By reducing the surface runoff of the water, soil erosion is significantly reduced. Conservation agriculture is by no means low-yield agricultural production. It allows yields comparable to modern intensive agriculture, but in a sustainable way. Yields tend to increase productivity and fluctuations in yields decrease.This means that there are no peaks of very large yields when the year is good and large declines when it is bad. With No-Till technology, these fluctuations are extremely small and extremely stable. This type of agriculture allows to reduce production costs, reduces labor and time spent in the field during the campaign. The five main principles on which No-Till technology is built are:
 
• Living roots as long as possible;
 
• Minimal soil disturbance;
 
• Observance of crop rotation;
 
• Soil covered with plant debris;
 
• Mix of roof crops.

The investment is described in detail in the business plan.