xFarm Technologies Partners with ISFA to Improve Efficiency and Sustainability in Almond Farming

Key Takeaways

• xFarm Technologies is collaborating with ISFA to optimize almond cultivation across Spain and Portugal.
• The project focuses on soil analysis to support efficiency and sustainability in super high-density almond systems.
• xFarm Technologies’ BIOMap2Soil service provides detailed chemical, physical, and biological soil data.
• The initiative supports variable-rate fertilization and irrigation, reducing inputs and CO₂ emissions.
• Soil mapping is also used to assess land suitability and design irrigation and drainage systems for new orchards.

xFarm Technologies and ISFA Launch Soil-Focused Almond Project

xFarm Technologies, a Switzerland-based agricultural technology company with a strong presence in Spain, has entered into a collaboration with ISFA, an agricultural project management company overseeing approximately 7,500 hectares of almond orchards in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to improve efficiency and sustainability in almond production under the SES (Super High Density) cultivation system.

The project is centered on the premise that soil health and soil knowledge are foundational to sustainable agricultural performance. By combining digital tools with agronomic expertise, the two companies are working to enhance decision-making across almond orchards in the Iberian Peninsula.

BIOMap2Soil at the Core of the xFarm Technologies Project

Advanced Soil Characterization for Precision Agriculture

At the heart of the collaboration is BIOMap2Soil, a service developed by xFarm Technologies that integrates hardware, software, and agronomic analysis to assess key soil characteristics. The service provides detailed insights into soil composition, including chemical, physical, and biological parameters.

For established almond orchards, this data enables the implementation of variable-rate fertilization and irrigation strategies. These practices help reduce the use of water and fertilizers, optimize inputs, and lower associated CO₂ emissions, supporting both economic and environmental objectives.

xFarm Technologies Supports New Almond Orchard Development

Land Suitability, Variety Selection, and Water Management

In newly developed almond projects, the soil maps generated by xFarm Technologies play a critical role in early-stage planning. The data allows producers to assess whether land is suitable for almond cultivation and to identify the presence of soil-borne pathogens that could compromise long-term viability.

The information also supports the selection of almond varieties based on soil structure and helps design irrigation systems adapted to local conditions. Maps showing water infiltration rates and soil water-holding capacity enable growers to identify areas at higher risk of water accumulation and to plan drainage systems before planting.

Shared Focus on Technology-Driven Sustainability

Pier Alberto Gobbo, Country Manager Iberia at xFarm Technologies, highlighted the broader relevance of the project:
“We are proud to collaborate with ISFA, a reference player in SES agricultural projects in the Iberian Peninsula, to support the efficiency and sustainability of a crop that is emblematic of the Mediterranean region. The results demonstrate how technology and digitalization can deliver tangible environmental and economic benefits for farms and agri-food value chains.”