Now that DROOPY® is a reality in the agricultural sector, which is already revolutionizing the olive harvest in Spain, it is important to know why LAINCO brought this product to life. The main objective was to find a real solution to a problem that had been affecting the olive harvest for years.
The most demanded crop in Spain faced high harvesting costs due to the physiognomy of the fruit. It is difficult for the olive to fall from the branch in traditional and intensive harvesting systems, which are currently the main harvesting methods.
DROOPY® acts with a biostimulant effect that intervenes directly on the stalk of the olive tree. Thus facilitating its fall at harvest time, while maintaining firmness and stability in the tree. Thanks to this, harvesting times are optimized, which means savings in machinery, handling, crew and fruit waste.
Research and development process
Julián Herrero, Development Director of LAINCO, explains in detail the beginnings of DROOPY®: from the study of the physiognomy of the plant at the University of Barcelona, through the testing of various formulations to the field trial.
How does DROOPY® contribute to the quality and quantity of oils?
Juan Vilar, PhD in Economics, international agronomic analyst, strategic consultant, UJA professor and farmer; explains how this change in olive harvesting can be substantial for the product and the profitability of the olive grower.
What direct benefits does DROOPY® offer the farmer?
Francisco Escribano, Farmer and Agroinfluencer(@agrofrann), tells how a solution like DROOPY® can be a positive turning point in agricultural harvesting and fruit quality conservation. Reducing a lot of costs with this all-natural biostimulant.
Market impact thanks to DROOPY®.
Fernando Adell, president of ASAJA Córdoba, analyzes how the reduction of costs thanks to DROOPY® in traditional and intensive harvesting can have a direct impact on the price of the product. Harvesting costs are reduced and more supply is provided to the high demand for olives.
Why is DROOPY® a big step for agriculture and for LAINCO?
Cristina García, LAINCO’s Export Area Manager, reveals why DROOPY® is so necessary for the olive sector and why LAINCO sought to develop a natural solution to a problem that had been affecting the harvest for so long.
Relive the Olive Grove Day!
In this video you will find the best moments of the Olive Day and the presentation of DROOPY® by Teresa Molina, BIO Product Manager of LAINCO, the presentation on the experience of use by Alejandro Clavijo Macias, Coordinator of efficacy trials at Syntech Research Spain and, finally, a round table with personalities from the olive sector.
