Desert Control Expands Project Portfolio in the United States to Strengthen the Sustainability of Farming for New Crops
ISSUER
DESERT CONTROL AS
Yuma, Arizona, 28 April 2023 – Desert Control and Yuma Organic announce a
strategic commercial pilot to enable high-value organic farming in sandy soil
with optimal water conservation and nutrient efficiency.
Desert Control has developed Liquid Natural Clay (LNC), a nature-based solution
to upgrade sandy soil's capacity to retain water and nutrients, enable
drought-resilient farming, and preserve water and natural resources. The company
launched its operation in the United States in 2022 in partnership with the
University of Arizona and Limoneira Company as the first adopter of LNC. During
Q1-2023, Desert Control signed five new commercial pilot projects in the U.S.
and has since expanded the project portfolio. Recent additions include a large
vineyard in sandy California soil, now expanding further with premium organic
farming of specialty herbs and vegetables in Arizona grown by Yuma Organic.
The goal of the pilot project with Yuma Organic is to beneficiate the soil,
allowing for the cultivation of higher-value crop varieties compared to past
seasons and improving overall yields and crop quality. The LNC-treated soil will
enable Yuma Organic to respond more quickly to customer demand and grow products
to market specifications while saving water and nutrient input costs. This is a
promising step forward for Yuma Organic, known since 2001 internationally in
North America for its excellent selection of organic herbs and vegetables.
"This project aims to transform sandy soil on the Yuma Mesa into farmland that
can grow a wider variety of high-value crops like down in the fertile Yuma
valley," said Ole Kristian Sivertsen, CEO of Desert Control. "There are 25,000
acres of irrigated land on the Yuma Mesa currently limited to a narrow range of
crops due to its sandy soil. The successful transformation of sandy ground to
high-value fertile land on the Yuma Mesa can inspire hope for the future of
farming way beyond Yuma and Arizona."
Yuma Organic is an organic farm located in Yuma, Arizona, growing and supplying
high-quality, certified organic herbs and vegetables to a wide range of
customers, including wholesalers and distributors. Yuma Organic's product line
includes a variety of leafy greens and herbs, such as; Lemongrass, Basil, Dill,
I. Parsley, Cilantro, and Spearmint, among others. Yuma Organic is committed to
providing fresh, flavorful, and sustainably grown herbs and veggies while
supporting local communities and promoting organic farming practices.
"We are thrilled to work with Desert Control on this pilot project. We believe
LNC can be the perfect natural soil performance upgrade. Our team anticipates
this long-term land improvement to increase CEC values and soil moisture holding
capacity. The soil transformation will enable us to grow higher-value crops and
strengthen our position in the marketplace. Building healthy soil is the
foundation for growing flavorful and healthy organic food," said Ernesto Amador
of Yuma Organic.
For further inquiries, please contact:
Ole Kristian Sivertsen
President and Group CEO, Desert Control
oks@desertcontrol.com
About Desert Control
Desert Control specializes in climate-smart AgTech solutions to combat
desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Its patented Liquid
Natural Clay (LNC) restores and enhances soil ecosystems to reduce water usage
and improve the efficiency of fertilizers and natural resources for agriculture,
forests, and green landscapes. LNC enables sandy and arid soil to retain water
and nutrients, thus increasing crop yields, plant health, and ecosystem
resilience while preserving water and natural resources by up to 50%.
For more about Desert Control, visit https://www.desertcontrol.com