In recent years, the use of ozone to treat irrigation water for horticulture has steadily increased. According to Giorgio Zaffani, a biotechnologist at the Italian company Ecofarm Storti, "This is a technology that has been attempted in the past, but reliable and lasting solutions were not found. Today, thanks to Ecofarm's advanced scientific and technological approach, the technology is entering a new phase with simplified, automated installation and use."
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Initially, ozone was used to disinfect drainage water in hydroponic greenhouses. However, research and innovation work carried out by Ecofarm has expanded its use. This gas can sanitize water and protect crops thanks to its biocidal disinfestant action, Zaffani points out.
Today, a wide range of production facilities can benefit from ozone, including horticultural and floricultural nurseries; open-field crops, such as basil and industrial tomatoes; and greenhouses dedicated to baby leaf vegetables, tomatoes, peppers, aubergines, and other leafy vegetables.
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"At the core of Ecofarm's technological innovation is the idea of viewing ozone as a preventive tool that enhances plants' natural resistance. This perspective is particularly important today, given the ongoing decline in the availability of plant protection products. Farms that have adopted this technology in Italy and across Europe have already seen tangible results: better crop protection, improved quality, and consistent production."
"Ecofarm solutions stand out for their ease of installation and management thanks to their automated systems, which can be customized to each farm's and crop's needs. Between 2024 and 2025, the most significant increase in companies adopting this solution was for greenhouse crops. The results highlighted a key aspect: production continuity, even during periods of high heat stress."
For more information:
Ecofarm Storti srl
Via Castelletto, 10
37050 Belfiore (VR) - Italy
+39 045 6134390
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www.ecofarmstorti.com
