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Riserva San Massimo is a top-quality company, according to IFS
Riserva San Massimo has achieved IFS (International Featured Standards) certification with a score of 96.66%, attaining the “Higher Level”, the highest recognition provided for by the standard. IFS is one …
2026 seeding and flooding: how climate guides field operations at Riserva San Massimo
Spring weather conditions set the pace of field operations and influenced the start of the new rice-growing season. This year as well, seeding was carried out using dry-seeding technique, the …
Bosco degli Chef is born: over 6,000 trees planted at Riserva San Massimo
In the lead-up to Earth Day, Riserva San Massimo celebrates the birth of a new woodland. Chefs and restaurateurs have participated in bringing to life the Bosco degli Chef, a …
A new poplar plantation takes root at Riserva San Massimo
Rice paddies, wetlands, and woodlands shape the landscape of Riserva San Massimo, located in the heart of the Ticino Park. The estate lies within a Site of Community Importance (SCI) …
Linea Verde exploring the Ticino Valley
Linea Verde, a Rai TV program dedicated to Italian territories and agri-food excellence, stopped off in the Ticino Valley. Together with Maria Antonello and Dino Massignani, presenter Margherita Granbassi explored …
The Carnaroli Classico harvest at Riserva San Massimo: a celebration of quality
The harvest of Carnaroli Classico, which began on 18 September, has now concluded. It benefited from ideal conditions, with cool temperatures in late August and early September that allowed the …
A new project to protect biodiversity: the creation of a 5-hectare wetland area within Riserva San Massimo.
After 8 months of work, we have completed the creation of a small microcosm within Riserva San Massimo. Riserva San Massimo is situated in a unique environment where the protection …
Bad weather: The sowing of authentic Carnaroli rice has just been successfully completed with a new technique.
Thanks to some measures, the 2024 harvest is also guaranteed. The numerous storms and heavy rains that affected Lombardy, particularly in the Ticino Valley where Riserva San Massimo is located, …
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