Vignola Organic Rice | Green Mulching and Sustainability

ORGANIC FARMING AND SUSTAINABILITY

Working in harmony with nature means respecting its rhythms and enhancing its resources, through careful and responsible agricultural practices. This approach guides us daily in selecting the best products of the earth.

We believe in the diversity of raw materials and their unique value. This is why we bring rice, cereals, seeds, flours and legumes to tables all over the world that meet different dietary needs, respecting the environment and offering an authentic experience in every recipe.

For this reason, Vignola is committed to promoting both organic farming, which guarantees products grown without synthetic chemicals, and careful and responsible management of every stage of the supply chain, from land selection to resource management.

Respect for Nature

Each bean undergoes rigorous testing to preserve its quality and authenticity. The use of methods such as green mulching and precision farming allows us to optimize resources, for organic production that respects the environment.

QUALITY GUARANTEE AND TRANSPARENCY: OUR VALUES

Total traceability

Each batch is monitored throughout the supply chain, from sowing to packaging.
Compliance with the specifications

We partner with growers who adhere to certified organic farming standards to ensure an authentic product.

Constant checks

Every stage of the raw material transformation is subjected to thorough checks to ensure quality and safety.
Health and nutrition

Our organic rice is naturally GMO-free and designed for those who choose a healthy and balanced diet.

Choosing Riso Vignola 1880 means trusting a company that believes in authentic quality, respect for the land, and transparency towards consumers. Choose organic, choose the value of nature.

ORGANIC, A CHOICE OF FIELD

The enhancement of the supply chain is one of the pillars of Riso Vignola 1880: our company promotes quality agriculture, cultivating directly on over 1.000 hectares of owned rice fields and collaborating with selected producers who share our ethical and quality standards.

We believe in organic as the future of food and we are progressively increasing the share dedicated to organic production.

Organic certifications, guaranteed quality, without borders

Italian certification

Bioagricert is accredited by the EU as a Control and Certification Body with code IT BIO 007. An organization that controls and verifies compliance with regulations and quality of all companies producing, preparing and marketing products obtained from organic farming.

European certification

Only products that meet the most stringent requirements set forth by the Community regulation can boast the European Union organic production logo. A regulation that is constantly updated to ensure that every organic product that reaches the consumer's table is the highest expression of quality.

International Certifications

True quality, passion for things done well and attention to the well-being and health of consumers have no boundaries and are not limited to compliance with specifications. For this reason, Vignola products exceed national and European regulations, to ensure compliance with international regulations.

MULCHING

A biological and controlled method

At Cerealicola San Giacomo in Livorno Ferraris (VC), one of the Vignola family's farms, we have applied the green mulching technique to rice cultivation on a large scale. This natural method allows for optimized water and organic fertilizer management, ensuring a reduced environmental impact.

The process involves the autumn sowing of a forage crop, which is pressed with a roller in the spring before direct sowing of rice. The natural mulch that forms inhibits the growth of weeds, reducing the need for external interventions and improving growing conditions.

Rationalization of water and organic fertilizer consumption
Natural control: plant cover effectively combats weeds
Traceability and quality: a process monitored at every stage

Thanks to this technique, we obtain organic rice grown using a natural method, in which the vegetation cover creates the conditions for a richer ecosystem, welcoming spontaneous flora and beneficial soil fauna.

Phases of Working with Green Mulch

Soil preparation and sowing of green manure

In the fall, the land is seeded with a mix of grasses and crops to enrich the soil and create a natural mulch layer.

Pressing the grass and preparing the mulch

After growth, the stubble is pressed with a special roller, forming a uniform covering that will protect the rice and limit the growth of weeds.

First flooding and sowing

The paddy field is flooded to accommodate the rice seeds which are distributed over the soil, thus creating the best conditions for germination and initial growth of the rice.

Dry and active mulching

After the first flooding, the soil is left to dry. Natural mulching retains moisture and protects the soil, reducing the use of fertilizers.

Seedling growth and development

The rice germinates in the mulch, benefiting from a protected environment and less competition from weeds. After a second flooding, the seedlings continue to grow in optimal conditions.

Ripening and sustainable management of rice fields

Rice is grown in a system that conserves soil moisture, limits the use of organic fertilizers, and minimizes the need for interventions.

Distinctive features of green mulch

The soil remains naturally protected, without the use of chemical treatments.
Better crop quality: plants grow in a more balanced environment, with less stress and competition.

Water conservation: the system retains soil moisture.
Conscious use in the field: reduced use of organic fertilizers and responsible soil management.