Sevillian rice farmers contributed to reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions by more than 2,000 tons in 2024 thanks to the ORYZONTE Project
Mr. Eleuterio Alfonso Garrido receives his diploma from Fatima Laffitte (sustainability manager at EBRO FOODS), in company of Sébastien Guéry (ORYZONTE project manager) Implementing more sustainable agricultural practices is one way to combat climate change, not only by reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also by reducing water usage. In the specific case of rice cultivation, the application of these sustainable
Oryzonte project demonstrates that greenhouse gas emissions from rice paddies in Seville can be reduced by 60%
Kicked-off in 2018, the project promoted by Mars Food and Herba Ricemills in collaboration with Danone aims to improve the sustainability of rice cultivation in Seville, the largest rice cultivating area in Spain. • The project focuses on three key areas: water, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and Biodiversity. Madrid, 19th October 2022. The ORYZONTE project, which promotes sustainable practices in
The Oryzonte project: achievements in 2018
The Oryzonte project, whose name comes from the scientific name for rice (Oryza sativa), was born from the commitment of the companies Mars Food (Uncle Bens®), Herba Ricemills (Grupo Ebro) and Danone. The project kicked off in spring 2018 aiming to improve the sustainability of rice cultivation in Seville (Andalusia, Southern Spain). Since then, the project has developed, tested and