Page 19 - 2014 J. R. Simplot Company Sustainability Summary

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Sustainable agriculture must be economically viable, socially responsible, and
ecologically sound. The practice of “site-specific” farming, also known as Precision
Agriculture, allows farmers to sustainably utilize resources like land, water, and agronomic
inputs while maximizing the productivity of each and every acre of a farm.
Simplot SmartFarm® is a platform of solutions and technologies which enhance farm
operations from planting to harvest. Simplot follows the guidelines outlined in The
Fertilizer Institute’s 4Rs of Nutrient Stewardship by applying the right source, at the
right rate, at the right time, and in the right place. Although directed to proper nutrient
stewardship, these principals carry over to all agricultural inputs, which is the basis of
precision agriculture: applying inputs only where and when they are needed—no more,
no less.
SmartFarm provides our farm customers with customized solutions that combine our
knowledge in crop protection, crop nutrition, specialty products, seed, and technology to
maximize production and profitability across the variable of each field.
Creating a smarter
farm with SmartFarm®
Throughout Simplot
Australia, finding new ways
to reduce waste has been
a constant driving force.
Each site has implemented
a waste reduction plan to
increase recycling rates
and reduce waste sent
to landfills.
These efforts have resulted
in more than 85 percent
of manufacturing waste
being recycled.
In addition, Simplot
Australia’s Birds Eye®
brand was a founding
member of the REDcyle
product—a closed-loop
recycling system that
diverts plastics from
landfills into a reusable
resource. Through the
program, consumers
recycle soft plastic
packaging into bins at their
nearest retail outlet. The
plastic is then converted
into high-quality products
such as:
• children’s playgrounds
• outdoor exercise
equipment
• park benches
• signage
The public has
enthusiastically embraced
the program, recycling
more than 82 tons of
packaging within the first
six months of the program.
Reduce, reuse, recycle:
Simplot Australia
embraces innovative ways
to minimize waste