Did you know that in agriculture there are natural alternatives to take care of plants and the soil, without depending so much on chemical products?
These are biological preparations: products that can be easily made from minerals, plants (of plant origin) or even materials of animal origin.

What are they for?

• They help to improve plant health, strengthening their immune system against pests and diseases.
• They improve soil health, favoring the life of insects and microorganisms that live in the soil, which are the basis of life.
• They reduce costs and the use of chemical products that affect the environment and our health, optimize the use of local resources and promote energy efficiency.

Why are they important?

• Because they help to produce healthier food, respecting the environment and rescuing traditional practices that farming families have used for generations.
• They encourage sustainable agriculture, through the promotion of agroecological principles, which care for nature and conserve biodiversity above and below the soil.

Types of biological preparations (some examples)

• Plant origin: extracts of garlic, nettle, chili, chamomile… used as repellents or fortifiers.
• Animal origin: preparations based on manure (such as biol) or derivatives such as milk to combat fungi.
• Mineral origin: ashes, sulfur or lime, among others, which help to nourish and protect crops.