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Limoneira Moves Forward with Deployment of LNC for Climate Smart Lemon Farming in Yuma, Arizona: Desert Control AS

sunnes Norway, January 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Desert Control is a Limoneira Company Delaware The Company (“Limoneira”) is proceeding with the commercial deployment of Liquid Natural Clay (“LNC”) at the Limoneira Citrus Farm following two years of successful pilot testing. Yuma, Arizona. This move underscores Limoneira's dedication to pioneering sustainable agricultural practices and marks an important step in the adoption of his LNC in the commercial market.

desert control, on January 31, 2024received a purchase order from Limoneira to apply LNC to an additional 6,652 trees over 60 acres. Yuma A farm for the upcoming season. The goal of this deployment is to complete the following: April 2024, expected to have an immediate positive impact on improving water and nutrient efficiency, which is essential to fostering soil health for long-term productivity, yield, and quality of citrus cultivation under harsh desert conditions. It has been. The continued deployment of LNC at Limoneira is expected to be carried out in phases, in line with the ongoing fallowing and tolerance program as part of Limoneira's water conservation and sustainability strategy.

Edgar GutierrezLimoneira's Vice President of Agricultural Operations commented: Yuma This is evidence of the effectiveness and scalability of liquid natural clay in enhancing soil health. This technology optimizes the use of natural resources and works closely with our sustainability program to pave the way for more sustainable and profitable desert farming practices. ”

Desert Control and Limoneira's relationship began with a small technical LNC pilot project involving 50 trees. Yuma ranch July 2022. The pilot's immediate positive impact on water conservation set the stage for an expanded pre-project that will cover his 2,000 trees across 20 acres. Yuma “The journey from small pilot to large pre-project to first commercial deployment.” US“underlines our growing confidence in our LNC technology and its scalability.” Ole Christian SiversenCEO of Desert Control.

Through the process, Desert Control achieved significant efficiency gains that are essential to the scalability of LNC deployments. The production capacity per unit increased by more than twice his, and the magnitude of application efficiency improved by more than 30 times during his first 50-tree trial run. July 2022 A 20-acre expansion pre-project is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. Increased application efficiency and scalability will add significant value to his future LNC implementation.

Limoneira's LNC deployment marks an important milestone for desert control. This is the world's first fully commercial adoption of his LNC. we, is beyond the pilot program stage. The transition from pilot contracts to commercial deployment with first purchase orders affirms his LNC as a proven solution in sustainable agriculture.

“We are excited to expand our work with Limoneira as a pioneer in sustainable and profitable desert farming practices,” said Managing Director of Desert Control Americas. marty weems. LNC deployment likely to continue Yuma The ranch is enriched as hundreds of acres gradually emerge from the tolerance program for fallow and reforestation. The phased deployment with Limoneira is a fundamental step in a large-scale project and is a testament to the feasibility and potential of LNC in the agricultural sector.

About desert countermeasures

Desert Control specializes in climate-smart AgTech solutions to combat desertification, soil degradation, and water scarcity. Patented Liquid Natural Clay (LNC) restores and strengthens soil ecosystems, reducing water use and improving fertilizer and natural resource efficiency for agriculture, forests, and green landscapes. Masu. LNC allows sandy and dry soils to retain water and nutrients, increasing crop yields, plant health, and ecosystem resilience while conserving water and natural resources by up to 50%.

For more information, please visit: https://www.desertcontrol.com

About Limoneira

Limoneira is an international agribusiness with a 130-year history. Santa Paula, Californiahas grown into one of the world's leading integrated agribusinesses. Limoneira (lē moñ âra) is a sustainability-focused company with 11,800 acres of rich farmland, real estate and water rights. California, arizona, Chile and Argentina. The company is a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops enjoyed around the world.

For more information about Limoneira, please click here. www.limoneira.com

Notes:
Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.

This release contains forward-looking information and statements regarding Desert Control's business, performance, and items that could be construed to affect Desert Control's results of operations and/or the industries and markets in which Desert Control operates. It is.

Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and include “goals,” “expectations,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expectations,” “forecasts,” “intentions,” “plans,” etc. may be identified by the words , expressions such as “predict,” “plan,” and “target.” Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, reflect our current views regarding future events, are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions and are subject to change without notice. may be. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may differ from actual business, performance, results or the industries and markets in which Desert Control operates. , may differ materially from statements made or expressed. This release is implied by such forward-looking statements.

No representation is made that any of these forward-looking statements or projections will materialize or that any anticipated performance, performance or results will be achieved. You are also cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

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