When Sicily Sets the Example

The City That Descends Toward the Sea

The town that slopes down toward the sea: Bagheria. Nestled between the gulfs of Palermo and Termini Imerese, Bagheria is a Sicilian town that is making a name for itself for itsFocus on organic products and to the environment. A culture of sustainability that looks to the future, to agricultural resources, and to the protection of natural resources, in a region where the market for organic products has been growing in recent years. 300,000 hectares are dedicated to organic farming, and 9,660 farmers in the city of Bagheria alone, which has just over 54,000 residents: these are the figures for the organic sector in a city where a focus on sustainability has found fertile ground starting in elementary school.

Luigi Pirandello: Three Years for the Environment

And it was at the Luigi Pirandello School that Principal Pasquale Mancuso invited Calogero La Paglia to meet with the students, marking the conclusion of the three-year environmental project involving the fifth-grade classes.

Innovative solutions and cutting-edge technologies form the foundation ofan agricultural sector that invests not only in the land but also—and above all—in the future. Organic farming is not based solely on the avoidance of chemical compounds, but on strict adherence to increasingly restrictive guidelines regarding the dosage of even natural products (such as copper and sulfur). In this context, it is essential for high-quality agriculture—which strictly adheres to these regulations— to minimize losses due to drift thanks to the effectiveness of Martignani sprayers, which significantly reduce the amount of pesticides used to protect plants from disease, while at the same time ensuring zero residues on the fruit

During the meeting, we rediscovered the enthusiasm and interest of the young consumers of tomorrow: attentive and discerning students who want to work together with their families to protect the environment and their health by investing in quality products and promoting technologies that drastically reduce the amount of products—whether chemical or natural—left on plants and fruit.

The values, dedication, and commitment of young people give strength to the very future that Martignani has been building for 60 years— a future based on smart solutions and cutting-edge technologies for more efficient, profitable, and eco-sustainable crop protection, while respecting the environment, the health of agricultural workers, consumers, and agri-food products—all at a fair price.