In Spain’s citrus sector, growers face a shifting and increasingly demanding environment. Whether they are large exporters with in-house technical teams, small-scale farmers supported by cooperative advisors, or mid-sized producers working with independent consultants, they all confront the same core challenges: fewer active substances, rising pest resistance, new invasive species, and mounting pressure from retailers for zero-residue fruit, all alongside stagnating fruit prices.
In Spain’s citrus sector, growers face a shifting and increasingly demanding environment. Whether they are large exporters with in-house technical teams, small-scale farmers supported by cooperative advisors, or mid-sized producers working with independent consultants, they all confront the same core challenges: fewer active substances, rising pest resistance, new invasive species, and mounting pressure from retailers for zero-residue fruit, all alongside stagnating fruit prices.
Stewardship through sustainable strategies
This ethos is reflected in the company’s stewardship approach, which prioritises sustainable use of crop protection tools. Through its Growing for the Future programmes—developed in collaboration with growers and shaped by their feedback, Certis Belchim delivers tailored strategies that combine conventional products with a broad portfolio of biorational solutions. These programmes teach growers how to support chemical tools with biorationals, reducing pest pressure and preserving efficacy of the products.
Responsive support in the field
The technical advisors maintain direct contact with growers, creating specific programs to manage problems as they arise. Every season is different, and Certis Belchim’s flexibility and speed in responding to new threats—like the rapid deployment of a control strategy for Scirtothrips aurantii—demonstrate their commitment to being a trusted partner in the field.
For me, Down to Earth means working with honesty—offering real solutions and sustainable strategies that work for them.
Miquel Serrano Borrego, Crop and Portfolio Team Manager.
Certis Belchim
Listening, adapting, and delivering expertise
“We value Certis Belchim’s flexibility and technical depth,” says one cooperative technician. “They’re not just suppliers—they’re partners who help us navigate the challenges and protect our growers’ future. They listen, adapt, and support us with real expertise and integrity.”
Grounded in the grower’s reality
For Miquel, that presence on the ground is essential: “Being in the field gives us a real feeling of the problem. It’s the only way to offer real, effective, and profitable solutions and it’s in our DNA.”
Evolving with the sector
Now, with biostimulants joining the mix, Certis Belchim continues to evolve—always grounded in the needs of the land, and always guided by the values of trust, stewardship, and honest collaboration.
