The Forte Method
The production method of Forte alfalfa is based on agronomic knowledge and experience, combined with technical expertise in the plant, to achieve low-temperature dehydration of a high-quality forage.
Alfalfa Dehydration in the Po Delta Park
Immediately after cutting, our alfalfa is left in the field for a limited and controlled period to obtain pre-wilting, essential to avoid nutritional and organoleptic losses caused by oxidation and spontaneous fermentations triggered by sunlight.
This allows us to harvest a greener product with higher moisture content, preserving its nutritional properties: Beta-carotene, Vitamins A, B2, B3, potassium, Omega-3, proteins, minerals, xanthophylls, and sugars.
Alfalfa: High-Quality Animal Feed
After being transported to the facility within two days of cutting, the green alfalfa begins the drying and transformation phase (dehydration) through low-temperature artificial drying. At this stage, we use natural gas and technological support to stabilize alfalfa moisture between 10% and 12%, ensuring higher dry matter content for ruminants and monogastric animals.
After drying, the product is cooled with conditioned air to lower the exit temperature before baling and packaging, preserving a longer and more elastic fiber. This enables efficient ruminal activity with evident health and productive benefits.
Dehydrated alfalfa is considered a simple feed in pellet and bale form (forage), sanitized and free from mycotoxins, aflatoxins, soil, and external agents (stones, plastic, industrial residues, etc.).
Alfalfa Cultivation
The Forte alfalfa production method relies on agronomic knowledge and factory expertise to achieve high-quality forage through low-temperature dehydration.
This enables us to harvest greener alfalfa with more moisture while preserving nutritional qualities: Beta-carotene, Vitamins A, B2, B3, potassium, Omega-3, proteins, minerals, xanthophylls, and sugars.
Harvesting begins at the early bud stage. The crop is collected using latest-generation windrowers with a pick-up head. Once laid into windrows, the alfalfa is ready to be chopped and transported to the plant, where the dehydration phase begins. Storage takes place in suitable warehouses to ensure product health and hygiene, monitored by regular analytical checks
Quality Control: In the Field, During Production, and in the Lab
Quality control under the Forte Method starts in the field through a DNV-certified traceability system and continues in the plant through two stages: automatic infrared NIR detectors and manual probes. Before storage, a final sampling is done to determine protein, moisture, and crude fiber values in our in-house laboratory.
QUALITY CONTROL
TRACEABILITY
SUSTAINABILITY
Nutritional Properties
Beta-carotene, Vitamins A, B2, B3, potassium, Omega-3, proteins, minerals, xanthophylls, and sugars contribute to the health and well-being of animals.
Sanitized Product
Our forages are controlled and certified with low ash content, free of mycotoxins and aflatoxins.
Quality and Trust
Thanks to the testimonials of many farmers and feed mills who have chosen us for years, we meet the nutritional needs of all livestock animals with forage in bales, pellets, and wafers.
Quality Control and Traceability
Our vintage alfalfa is delivered with a detailed analysis that allows for proper ration formulation based on the animal species. This is possible thanks to continuous monitoring of product characteristics using NIR sensors.
The Territory as a Distinctive Factor
The Po Delta Nature Park is our distinctive feature. Recognized by UNESCO as a MAB Biosphere Reserve for its biodiversity and sustainability.
Product Origin and Consistency
Our certified traceability system guarantees transparency and clarity on the origin of our raw material, sourced from an identified regional district.
We’ve Been Farmers for Three Generations
We combine agronomic experience with processing expertise to cultivate over 4,000 hectares annually through direct management, in collaboration with a network of local farmers and landowners.
Health and Safety
The drying system for our Alfalfa is powered by energy from natural sources.
