Soil Analysis

Healthy soil is essential for healthy food production. We perform soil analysis on our production fields every four years. In contrast, on our test fields, we conduct soil sampling and analysis more frequently, with multiple repetitions and at various soil depths each year. For the Green Manure trial, we monitor mineral nitrogen content as often as every two weeks from March till October.

On production fields, we track phosphorus pentoxide, potassium oxide, pH, calcium carbonate (CaCO3), humus, magnesium, and total nitrogen.

Check out our Farming Software for a detailed soil nutrient overview of one of our fields in Novi Kneževac.

For field trials, we also monitor nitrate and ammonium nitrogen, soil organic carbon, mechanical composition, distribution of stable aggregates, and other factors.

Quality Check for Seeds

We understand the importance of sourcing high-quality seeds. Upon receiving seeds into storage, we conduct a thorough review of the accompanying documentation and specifications, followed by a visual inspection. The same precautionary measures are applied when producing our seeds.

Every seed produced internally is analyzed in an accredited laboratory before sowing, in accordance with ISTA standards. These tests evaluate key seed parameters, including  health status, germination rate, 1000-seed weight, moisture content, and the presence of foreign seeds, among other factors.

Field Scouting

Weed control is crucial in organic farming since we avoid using synthetic pesticides.

Agronomists conduct field scouting on average once per month during the growing season. These scouting sessions go beyond weed control, as they also assess diseases, insects, and overall crop health. This comprehensive approach ensures timely identification of potential issues, enabling more effective crop management.

Our agronomists use LoginEKO’s Farming Software to carry out these scouting activities.

Explore one of the scouting reports in our Farming Software.

Field scouting is vital for effective crop management, involving regular inspections to monitor plant health, development, and yield potential . Based on the scouting results, we implement mechanical weed control.

Silos

When our organic crops are harvested, they are stored in silos, based on their quality parameters and our storage capacities, with yields from multiple fields combined accordingly. A final LOT ID is assigned to ensure traceability. Before unloading into the silos, an independent inspection company conducts quality control checks at designated control points to verify compliance.

In the silo, we ensure that the crops are cleaned, dried to the appropriate moisture level if necessary, and consolidated into storage units. Before sale, we perform a final quality check on a representative sample.

We analyze safety parameters such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticide residues, and key groups of microorganisms, including total aerobic bacterial count, Bacillus Cereus, yeasts, molds, and pathogens, to ensure product safety. Additionally, we assess quality parameters specific to each crop, including macronutrient content, physical and chemical properties, and the presence of gluten for gluten-free crops. This dual approach ensures both the safety and quality of the produce, meeting regulatory standards (as per Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 and valid organic regulations) and consumer expectations.

Test results are included in traceability reports we generate for each crop.