Nando Global, Europos Prospektas 39, Kaunas (2026)

13/03/2026

EN As we mentioned, this month, on the occasion of Women's Day, we will pay special attention and congratulations to the women of the Nando team. Today we want to celebrate the amazing women from the production and R&D departments. Their daily work, dedication and professionalism are a very important part of Nando's success. 🌸👩‍🔬

We thank you for your efforts, ideas and contribution to the development and improvement of our products. We are happy and proud to have you as part of the Nando team!💡

Never stop smiling!😊🌷

11/03/2026

Today we commemorate a special day in Lithuania’s history – March 11, the day our country restored its independence.

On this occasion, we expressed our gratitude by making a donation to Ukraine – remembering that others are still fighting for their freedom. We encourage everyone to contribute and not forget to donate, as even a small act of support can be an important step toward freedom.

Congratulations to everyone on March 11! 🇱🇹

08/03/2026

At Nando, there is no room for stereotypes. The belief that the agricultural sector is not meant for women is disproven every day by the actions, competence, and results of the women on our team. We are proud of the strong, professional, and inspiring women who create significant value for our company and contribute to its growth. On this occasion, we are dedicating not just one day, but an entire month of appreciation and recognition to them.

Happy International Women’s Day to all women. May courage, self-confidence, and opportunities for growth accompany you every step of the way. 🌷

16/02/2026

February 16th is a day when we celebrate freedom, courage, and faith in our country.

Today, this date reminds us that freedom is not only a story in history books. It is our everyday choices, respect for one another, responsibility for our actions, and love for Lithuania.

Let us take pride in our country, its people, and what we create together. May February 16th inspire us to grow, to build, and to protect what matters most.

Happy Restoration of the State of Lithuania Day! 💛💚❤️

13/01/2026

NANDO NEWS 🇱🇹🇱🇻🇪🇪 Strategic team expansion across the Baltics

📍 Time for marking a next milestone in Nando's growth strategy. We are proud to announce that we have successfully completed our regional footprint, establishing dedicated Sales Specialists in all three Baltic countries: Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.

👨‍🌾 This expansion is more than just a headcount increase, it represents a major leap forward in bringing our biotechnological innovations closer to the field. A full regional presence ensures faster, localized support tailored to the specific agronomic needs of every Baltic grower.

🤝 We extend a warm welcome to our new colleagues joining the Nando family. Your local expertise is the key to unlocking the potential of our biological solutions in these markets.

📈 We wish the expanded team determination and success. We are excited about the journey ahead as we work together to drive the next generation of agricultural efficiency across the region.

23/12/2025

We wish you a Holiday season filled with peace, joy, and time well spent with loved ones. 🎄🎁

🤝Thank you for your trust and collaboration throughout the year.

✨We look forward to achieving new ambitious goals together in the New Year!

Merry Christmas!
The Nando Team

16/12/2025

NANDO ACADEMY 📚🌾 The anatomy of the fungal underground network

🔬 The biological superhighway

Unlike plant cells, which are rigid and isolated, fungal hyphae operate as a continuous, high-speed pipeline for resource transport.

🔄 Cytoplasmic continuity

Fungal cells are separated by septa (cross-walls) that contain pores, allowing cytoplasm, nutrients, and even organelles like mitochondria to flow freely toward the growing tip.

📐 Hyphae morphology

The physical structure of the hyphal network is not random; it is engineered for maximum exploration and absorption efficiency:

✔️ Apical dominance:
Growth occurs exclusively at the hyphal tip (apex), driven by the vesicle supply center that controls rapid cell wall extension to pe*****te soil pores.

✔️ Branching architecture:
To maximize surface area, hyphae branch at specific angles, creating a dense mycelial mat that envelops soil particles to extract nutrients from every available micron.

✔️ In symbiotic fungi, chitin is often converted into chitosan (deacetylated chitin), a modification that increases flexibility and chemically camouflages the fungus to avoid triggering the plant's immune system.

⚠️ The collateral damage of fungicides

Systemic fungicides, particularly those targeting ergosterol biosynthesis or cell division (e.g., benomyl), destroy the delicate extraradical hyphae of beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF).

👨‍🌾 Key takeaway

Without the hyphal ‘superhighway’, crops are left nutritionally stranded, unable to access resources beyond the depletion zone despite high fertilizer inputs.

10/12/2025

NANDO ACADEMY 📚📉 How erosion affects soil biological properties

⚠️ Soil erosion isn't just about losing ground, it's about breaking the biological machinery that powers your yield. When the topsoil moves, it triggers a cascade of failures that chemistry alone can't fix.

1️⃣ NUTRIENT LOSS

Erosion is a picky thief. It doesn't wash away random dirt; it selectively strips the lightweight organic matter and fine clay particles first. Since these components hold 90% of your soil's fertility (CEC), leaving behind a skeleton of inert sand that can't hold onto the fertilizer you apply.

2️⃣ SURFACE CRUSTING

When soil aggregates fall apart, heavy rains turn the surface into a slurry. As it dries, the fine particles settle and lock together to form a hard, impermeable crust. This "concrete cap" physically blocks seedlings from breaking through (emergence failure) and seals the surface, forcing valuable rainwater to run off the field instead of soaking in.

3️⃣ POOR ANCHORAGE & LODGING RISK

physically thins this layer, forcing plants to grow in a shallow soil environment. It causes a higher susceptibility to lodging during wind events because the roots simply don't have enough soil depth to anchor the plant against the leverage of the stalk.

4️⃣ SUBSOIL TOXICITY & ROOT RESTRICTION

Physical scouring reduces the effective rooting depth, limiting the volume of soil a plant can explore for water. Worse, severe erosion exposes the B-horizon (subsoil), which is often chemically hostile, containing high levels of toxic aluminum or carbonates that chemically burn root tips and lock out micronutrients.

🛡️ Microbes as ‘soil architects’

This is where biology becomes your best engineering tool. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) weave vast webs of hyphae that physically net soil particles into stable clumps, while bacteria secrete sugar compound (exopolysaccharides) that waterproof these aggregates. This biological infrastructure prevents crusting, allows water to infiltrate, and locks the soil in place so crops can build the deep, healthy root systems.

25/11/2025

NANDO ACADEMY 📚🌱 Unlocking the fixed phosphorus

🔒 Phosphorus (P) represents the biggest efficiency challenge in farming. Total soil P levels rarely correlate with the bioavailable fraction because soil pH functions as a strict chemical gatekeeper.

-> Acidic Soils (pH < 6.0): The solubility of Aluminum (Al) and Iron (Fe) rises, creating a chemical trap that rapidly binds P into highly insoluble precipitates.

-> Alkaline Soils (pH > 7.5): The system is dominated by Calcium (Ca), which reacts with phosphate to form stable, rock-like calcium phosphates inaccessible to roots.

-> The Consequence: A perilously narrow "Goldilocks zone" of availability exists (pH 6.0–7.0). Without intervention, up to 80% of applied fertilizer becomes a stranded asset.

🦠 The Biological Key: Beneficial microorganisms—specifically Phosphate Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF)—are the essential tools to bypass this chemical blockade.

-> Solubilization
PSB (like Bacillus) secrete organic acids (gluconic, citric) that lower local rhizosphere pH and chelate cations, dissolving the bonds holding P hostage.

-> Mineralization
Microbes release powerful phosphatase enzymes that rapidly convert complex organic matter into plant-available orthophosphate.

-> Transport
Mycorrhizal fungi extend the root's reach, acting as a living pipeline to intercept liberated P and transport it directly into the plant.

👨‍🌾 Key takeaways for agronomists:
- High soil test P doesn't guarantee uptake if pH conditions favor fixation.
- Biological solubilizers turn "legacy P" from a dormant reserve into active yield fuel.
- Managing the rhizosphere with microbes is more efficient than simply applying more granular P.

19/11/2025

OUR SOLUTIONS 🦠🌿 Unlocking soil fertility with Bio NPK Powder S

🧪 What is Bio NPK Powder S?

It is a comprehensive, multi-strain microbial consortium designed to be the ultimate rhizosphere engine. It doesn't just add nutrients; it actively mines, fixes, and cycles them from the soil and atmosphere, ensuring your crop has proper access to soil nutrients from day one.

🌾 Why it matters:

Soil fertility isn't just about what you apply, it's about what your plant can access. Bio NPK Powder S bridges the gap between soil reserves and plant uptake, turning locked-up minerals into yield-driving fuel while building a robust defense against abiotic stress.

🌱 How it works:

This formula unites N-fixing & solubilizing bacteria, symbiotic Trichoderma, and endophytic mycorrhizae. Together, they colonize the root zone to create a self-sustaining nutrient delivery system that adapts to both sandy and clay soil challenges.

🛠️ What these microbes do:

-> Fix atmospheric nitrogen: Paenibacillus azotofixans converts air nitrogen (up to 60 kg/ha) into plant-available forms.
-> Unlock phosphorus & potassium: Specialized Bacillus strains secrete enzymes and organic acids to solubilize unavailable mineral P and K.
-> Mobilize silicon: Bacillus mycoides solubilizes silicate minerals, strengthening cell walls against biotic and abiotic stress.
-> Build a "living root extension": Serendipita indica (mycorrhizae) and Trichoderma massively expand the root's absorption surface for superior water and nutrient capture.
-> Engineer soil structure: Bacillus subtilis forms stable biofilms that improve aggregation, water retention in sandy soils, and drainage in heavy clays.

📈 What you’ll see in the field:

✔️ Maximized nutrient efficiency: Reduced reliance on synthetic NPK inputs.
✔️ Superior stress tolerance: Better performance under drought, salinity, and waterlogging.
✔️ Vigorous establishment: Rapid, healthy root development even in challenging conditions.
✔️ Long-term soil health: A balanced, disease-suppressive microbiome that improves with every season.

06/11/2025

MARKET INSIGHT 📈🌏 The "hidden" 1B ton vegetable market

👨‍🌾 The global vegetable market is built by small-scale family farmers. In the world's production hotspots - Asia and Africa - farms under 20 hectares are the primary engine, growing over 80% of all vegetables. This isn't "Big Ag"; it's a high-value, labor-intensive system perfectly suited to the smallholder majority.

🥦 The official 1 billion tonne market is just the tip of the iceberg. The largest single vegetable category is "other" (nearly double the size of the tomato market) highlighting immense local diversity. Furthermore, vital urban and peri-urban production (driven by the need for freshness) is vastly undocumented, meaning the true market size is significantly larger.

🌍 Asia is the undisputed vegetable powerhouse, with East, South, and Southeast Asia dominating production. In contrast, North America and Western Europe have seen production stagnate, cementing their role as key import markets. The fastest-growing frontiers are emerging in Central Asia and Africa.

📊 Despite a 50% production surge since 2000, a massive supply and nutrition gap persists. The 390g/person/day (F&V) figure falls short of the WHO's 400g recommendation, and that's before accounting for massive post-harvest losses, peel, and waste, ensuring strong, long-term demand.

💡 Securing the future of vegetable supply isn't about one industrial model. It's about empowering the smallholder majority and the peri-urban producers with efficient, sustainable technologies that boost resilience, cut post-harvest loss, and unlock the potential of their diverse, localized farming systems.

05/11/2025

NANDO ACADEMY 📚🦠 Surviving the waterlogging stress

🦠 Waterlogging is a critical agricultural threat, suffocating plant roots in a low-oxygen (hypoxia) environment. This triggers a toxic internal panic response, but a specialized group of microbes offers a powerful, living solution to help crops survive these flooded conditions.

⚙️ How do these specialized microbes protect crops from hypoxia and restore plant health?

1️⃣💨 Neutralizing ethylene

Waterlogged roots produce the stress hormone precursor ACC, leading to toxic ethylene buildup and plant decline. Specific microbes release ACC deaminase, an enzyme that intercepts and breaks down this ACC, silencing the plant's self-destruct signal and preventing premature senescence.

2️⃣☢️ Detoxifying oxidative stress

Hypoxia forces inefficient metabolism, creating a flood of toxic Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). Beneficial microbes act as an antioxidant shield, secreting enzymes (like catalase) that neutralize these compounds, protecting root cells from internal collapse and oxidative damage.

3️⃣🛡️ Unlocking nutrients & priming immunity

Waterlogged soil chemically "locks up" key nutrients like phosphorus. Microbial partners (like Bacillus) continue to solubilize phosphate and chelate iron, feeding the plant when it's most vulnerable. They also "prime" the plant's immune system (Induced Systemic Tolerance), guarding it against opportunistic pathogens that attack weakened, flooded crops.

4️⃣🌿 Promoting adaptive growth

Beneficial microbes can also produce other plant hormones (like auxins) that help the plant adapt its physical structure to the low-oxygen conditions, such as by stimulating the growth of new, shallow adventitious roots.

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