Nature and social inclusion come together to create a positive impact on society and the environment at Magüey Green, a fertilizer company committed to innovation, sustainability, and, above all, the integration of people with disabilities into the workforce.
"The Magüey Green project was started by Miguel Ángel López, an agricultural production expert, who began developing eco-friendly products to address the issue of nitrate filtration into the Mar Menor," recalls Juan Antonio López García, the company's manager. "From there, the idea emerged to create a line of fertilizers that help retain water and nutrients in the soil, reducing both environmental impact and input use."
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A social project with agronomic roots
Based in the Polígono Industrial Oeste in Alcantarilla (Murcia), Magüey Green operates as a special employment center, providing jobs for people with functional and intellectual diversity. "We wanted these individuals to have stable employment, training, and a real opportunity for inclusion," López García explains. "After presenting the project to the SEPE and obtaining authorization, we launched this fusion of industrial activity with a social mission, which has now been running for three years."
In the company's facility, workers produce and package Magüey Green's products in an environment adapted to their needs, allowing for professional development and full inclusion. The company's flagship product is Fertired, a fertilizer designed for drip or irrigation application that acts as a water and nutrient retainer in the upper soil layer, minimizing nitrate leaching and filtration into aquifers feeding the Mar Menor.
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"Each molecule can retain up to 300 times its volume in water, keeping it available for the plant for about 30–40 days," López García details. "This allows us to reduce water and fertilizer use by more than 30%. In fact, trials conducted in pepper crops have shown efficiency increases of over 50% under greenhouse conditions."
"As an added advantage, Fertired doesn't clog drippers, is easy to apply, and allows for significant water savings in regions facing water scarcity, such as southeastern Spain," he adds.
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Organic range and new lines of development
In addition to Fertired, the company offers a range of certified biofertilizers and natural fungicides, compatible with organic farming. "The European Union is increasingly restricting the use of synthetic active ingredients, so we're developing natural-origin products that meet these new requirements," Juan Antonio notes. "Our goal is not only to improve crop efficiency but also to show that agriculture can foster inclusion and opportunity. We want every liter of product we make to carry a story of sustainability, and of people who overcome challenges every day."
© Magüey GreenFor more information:
Maguey Green Technology S.L.
Registered Address: C/ Rocio N.º 3 6b
30820 Alcantarilla, Murcia
Tel.: +34 676 55 3320
[email protected]
www.magueygreen.eu
