Eder Salvador Vallejo Gellegos

Avova S De Rl

Hi, my name is Eder Salvador and together with my team from Avova S De RL I produce organic avocado's in Mexico. Thank you for buying our organic avocado's!

AVOVA S de RL is a family business, born from the need to export and market organic and conventional avocados of the highest quality produced in our own orchards. It is formed only by family partners dedicated to avocado agriculture with several years of experience and knowledge of the fruit, which allows us to offer the market a product cultivated with due care and commitment.

N&m: What makes your product and your region special?
Eder: "The avocado is an important source of vitamins A, C, E, thiamine (vitamin B1), calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and other minerals, which make it a natural "multivitamin" and very good tasting. Moreover, avocado pulp has the extraordinary property of helping to eliminate "bad" cholesterol, i.e. low density lipoproteins. This fruit contains high levels of healthy Omega 3 fatty acid along with other minerals and vitamins, having also the advantage that it can be consumed raw, either with salad, vegetables or even alone, facilitating its adaptation to the routine diet. The region of Peribán de Ramos, Michoacán, has an important participation in the production of this fruit, due to its location and climate, which favors obtaining avocados of different varieties and excellent quality."

N&M: Why and at what point did you make the switch to organic farming? What benefits did you notice since switching to organic farming?
Eder: "Avocado farming has been practiced in my family for several generations being the main economic activity and because I suffer from asthma, the decision was made to use organic materials going forward with the production of the fruit. We also profit from the many benefits such as ecological balance and soil fertility, increased biodiversity in addition to reducing waste and pollution, which have also improved working conditions and health for our workers and of course offer a healthier product for our customers and consumers."

N&M: What do you like most about your job?
Eder: "The fact of generating jobs with good environmental conditions, contributing to the care of nature and at the same time producing healthy fruits that serve to enrich the quality of life of consumers."

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soil

The soil is mechanically weeded about 4 or 5 times a year.
Weeding and leaf litter are kept within the orchard itself, thus promoting humidity and maintaining organic matter.
Fertilization of the orchard is maintained through the application of raw beef manure to improve soil fertility.
Foliar fertilizers such as zinc, boron, manganese, and microelements are applied monthly.
Annual pruning is carried out to allow light and air to enter and encourage the tree's natural photosynthesis.
Our products are perennial Hass avocados. There is no crop rotation, but deep-rooted trees such as orange and lemon trees are kept in the orchard, and leguminous crops such as some bean and squash plants are maintained as part of the biological diversity within the orchard.

biodiversity

To protect biodiversity, hunting is prohibited within the orchard facilities. There are deep-rooted fruit trees, and cover plants. Within the orchard, there are gaps to prevent soil erosion due to rainfall. Only organic fertilizers are used. Deep-rooted trees such as orange and lemon trees are maintained within the orchard, as well as leguminous crops such as some bean and squash plants that function as part of the biological diversity within the orchard. Animal species found in the region include vultures, eagles, hawks, goldfinches, goldfinches, magpies, thrushes, gulls, badgers, foxes, opossums, armadillos, deer, coyotes, and rabbits.

individual

In our company we generate the necessary conditions for our employees to generate seniority. We provide them with the necessary safety and hygiene conditions to carry out their daily activities, as well as the benefits of law, training and counseling, thus promoting their personal growth. They are also given the opportunity and confidence to express their complaints and any suggestions they may have.

society

AVOVA provides that each employee has all the benefits of law, decent salary and working conditions well stipulated which is described in each employment contract of our workers. We also have and enforce regulations that allow a healthy coexistence among them and promote respect for their rights and social and religious preferences.

economy

Our company generates the necessary and adequate jobs for its size, providing fair salaries to our employees and paying their benefits and additional income generated in accordance with the law. Additionally, we seek to participate in the development of the local economy by acquiring local products and supplies.

climate

As for the use of energy, it is used in the most optimal way possible when using machines, tractors and transport vehicles. Our product is shipped to Europe by plane and ship.

water

The water sources are from within the same region. A water reservoir is maintained within the orchard. The water is analyzed quarterly by microbiological analysis, and the aquifer is cleaned once a month by extracting organic matter that could obstruct or contaminate the water source.

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