Tag Archives: agriculture

The worst citrus season in our history

The title of this post sounds pessimistic but it is not. It is realistic. We are experiencing what is, without a doubt, the worst clementine and orange season in our history in terms of yield. It seems, however, that we are not the ... Continue reading

Wake up, farmer!

Despite the current panorama I think that good times are coming for the farmers. And that’s not because I believe there is going to be an abundance of harvest. I also don’t think that prices for the products on the field will rise. I ... Continue reading

To make a living from agriculture

For of all gainful professions, nothing is better, nothing more pleasing, nothing more delightful, nothing better becomes a well-bred man than agriculture.” Marco Tulio Cicero (106 - 43 B.C.) By the end of 2010, we decided to ... Continue reading

Crowdfarming® : The baptism of the orange trees

Thanks to Crowdfarming® our customers and friends can plant their own tree on our plantation. Moreover, we give them the opportunity to chose a name for it. As soon as the orange tree is planted on our finca, we produce wooden name ... Continue reading

Composting and crowdfarming®: ways to reduce food waste

Most of the time, consumers do not realize how much food is being wasted. Actually, one third of all produced food is being discarded. This quantity of overproduction and food waste is unsustainable. Overproduction does have two ... Continue reading

The orange anatomy!

How many times have you cut into an orange? Probably more times than you can count! However, have you ever examined it more closely? We will dissect one of our oranges with the precision of a surgeon, and we will explain in detail all ... Continue reading

Orange, lemon and ginger juice

In the upcoming weeks we will provide you healthy and delicious drink recipes. We would love you to taste it and let us know on facebook.com/naranjasdelcarmen.com if you liked them. This week we want to delight you with a really ... Continue reading