The use of irrigation water has been reduced by 9 % by setting up sensors that keep track of soil moisture and the harvest stage . Furthermore , the field is fertilised depending on the needs of the tomatoes and the soil is allowed to rest in a cyclical way with crop rotation . This technique has made it possible to reduce the use of fertilisers by 16 %. Since 2014 , “ Solís Responsable ” has also entailed a 13 % reduction in the use of pest control products . For full story in English see : Fresh Plaza
Carrefour Spain holds its first Sustainable Fishery Forum
On December 1st , Carrefour Spain held its first Sustainable Fishery Forum with the aim of boosting measures to preserve the biodiversity and sustainability of fishery products . The event took place in the auditorium of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fishery , Food and Environment . Because of its diversity and quantity , the fisheries sector constitutes a major challenge in terms of sustainability , and Carrefour therefore works on requirements such as traceability , selection of fishing grounds , respect for minimum sizes and promotion of local fisheries . In 2007 Carrefour signed a collaboration agreement with FROM , and since 2008 it has carried out audits both on the reception platform and its suppliers . Agreements for the protection of traditional fishing such as bream and sea bass , and participation in the “ Pesca de ría ” programme of the Xunta de Galicia , underpin the company ’ s commitment . For full story see : EPR Retail news
Portitxol island declared a “ BIC ” - site of Cultural Interest
After 36 years , Xàbia ’ s Island of Portitxol has been formally declared a site of cultural interest .
This means it is afforded protection against development , and can now