Agroecology is based on applying basic ecological principles to the design and management of agricultural systems to achieve long-term sustainability.
The principles of agroecology include:
- the conservation of natural and agricultural resources: water, capital, energy, soil, and genetic varieties;
- the use of renewable resources;
- minimizing the use of toxic products;
- the proper management of biodiversity;
- maximizing long-term benefits; and
- the direct connection between farmers.
Agroecology implies a holistic approach, focused not only on production but also on the sustainability of the production system, respect for the environment, and socioeconomic aspects.
The Brines farm is in a unique enclave, which is why we have opted for agroecology as a way to coexist with the ecosystem, creating our own agroecosystem where the natural flora and fauna coexist in perfect harmony with the fruit trees every day.
In this way, we are ensuring that the fields are productive while maintaining the health and fertility of the soil and aquifers, promoting the maintenance of the ecosystem, maintaining agricultural traditions, techniques, and customs while still using cultivation methods that respect the environment and respond to the co-evolution between people and their environment.
With this commitment, we want to contribute, to the extent of our possibilities, to the maintenance of a human society in communion with its agroecosystem.
