As owner and operator of Susen Agriculture, Denis Shkutko knows that cultivating great-tasting produce is both a science and an art. With decades of produce growing and harvesting experience, he uses the best crop varieties and good soil management practices to cultivate delicious produce.
Cultivation is defined as the science of raising and caring for grains, fruits, or vegetables grown and harvested in large quantities. But, to grow produce with the best color, taste, and texture, farming is often seen as a form of art driven by passion.
Growing Quality Fruit and Vegetables
In the realm of industrial farming, the integration of modern equipment and technology is paramount to sustain crop production. Large-scale farming also demands the collaboration of a variety of experts, including engineers and scientists, to cultivate great-tasting produce that takes full advantage of the latest in agricultural innovations. Consider these factors that are a part of the art of cultivating the best produce.
Great Soil
Shkutko knows that quality crops demand the management of soil so that the earth will work with the growing process and not against it. Improving soil health by cycling nutrients and maximizing water flow builds soil resilience and strengthens the farm’s entire operation.
Diligent Watering and Care
Susen Agriculture uses many best practices for water flow and retention, including crop coverage, minimizing tillage, and increasing water storage, to fulfill each crop’s water demand. They also carefully analyze weather patterns and farm-specific soil moisture data to precisely determine water levels in the topsoil and within the ground’s water table.
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Proper time management
Delays in planting will result in a shorter growing season and a smaller harvest and produce size. Proper timing is critical to maximizing crop yields and can also result in labor and production cost reductions. Great-tasting produce is harvested at a peak moment that will also allow for additional ripening during the processing, storage, and transportation phases.
Quality control
The best fruit and vegetable producers will have quality assurance in place as a normal method of doing business. This means having quality procedures that are measurable according to baseline requirements and milestone goals. Quality control in farming, such as regular testing for contamination, is not only about produce that looks and tastes great but is also necessary to validate that the crops are safe for public consumption.
A Solid Transport System
Finally, Susen Agriculture uses the best logistics technology to ensure that once the food is harvested and processed, there are predetermined and pre-timed routes to distributors. Food supply chain management is a critical part of agribusiness, and when done correctly, it will minimize spoilage and waste. Susen integrates state-of-the-art packaging and material handling equipment to ensure a continuous flow from farm to shelf while always maintaining food safety and quality standards.
Denis Shkutko is an expert in industrial farming with a specialty in tropical fruits, including mango, pineapple, watermelon, dragonfruit, kiwi, and more. His company, Susen Agriculture, also uses crop rotation and crop variation consistent with sustainable farming methods geared towards preserving the environment.
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