{"id":1753,"date":"2020-12-07T20:12:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T20:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terraixufa.com\/difficulties\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T09:13:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T09:13:06","slug":"difficulties","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/terraixufa.com\/en\/difficulties\/","title":{"rendered":"Difficulties and Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Difficulties and Solutions<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1459&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1429&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Competition with weeds<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We use agricultural plastic to combat competition with weeds. These weeds can take up valuble necessities suchs as nutrients, water and sunlight for our crops. The plastic can then prevent weeds from sprouting and advance crop growth by warming the soil. This also conserves water by reducing\u00a0 evapotranspiration to maintain soil moisture.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1437&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Irrigation pipes and thermal blankets.<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>We also recycle the irrigation pipes and the thermal blanket that we use to protect the crops from frost and premature blooming.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmplastik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">More information <strong>\u2192 \u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/em>CM Plastik<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1455&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Plastic owl<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Another species that can cause economic damage to crops &#8211; and this is not a common insect or pest &#8211; are pigeons, especially woodpigeons, which fly in large bands and in the early stages of the plant, when it is more tender, in a few hours can destroy a large area.<br \/>\nThat is why we install owls and other scarecrows to prevent them from perching on the field after transplanting.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1447&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Eagle <em>Cachirulo<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The most effective scarecrow is the cub that reproduces the silhouette of an eagle. Thanks to its movement, no matter how little the wind blows, it prevents pigeons, rabbits and other rodents from entering the fields of the <em>Mas del Hond<\/em>o, thus protecting the crops.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;1451&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Net for rabbits<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Since the summer of 2025, the rabbit population has dramatically increased, causing notable damage to watermelons, pumpkins, and other crops. The loss of biodiversity can lead to some species becoming pests. For example, rabbits lack natural predators such as eagles and hawks, causing significant damage to crops. We are researching new ways to combat this issue to maximize yield for our consumers. For instance, we are considering installing an electric fence as a deterrent. 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