Featured project
Practical resources for the school community
In 2026, Asociación Agraria Fincas de El Oro donated a printer and a ream of paper to Lic. Manuel Minuche Torres School to support educational and administrative activities.
Sustainability projects
Projects that grow with our community
Soil health, water, biodiversity and education: this is how we invest in our farms, our families and the environment.
A canopy to expand the school community’s shared spaces
Asociación Agraria Bananera Fincas de El Oro donated a 3 × 4-meter removable canopy to Lic. Diego Minuche Garrido School in Machala to contribute to its school facilities.
A contribution to care for learning spaces
En 2026, la Asociación Agraria Fincas de El Oro donó un balde de pintura a la Escuela Lic. Manuel Minuche Torres para apoyar el mejoramiento de su infraestructura.
A tool to support learning
In 2025, Asociación Agraria Fincas de El Oro donated a laptop to Lic. Manuel Minuche Torres School. The contribution is intended to support educational activities and the school community’s daily work.
Every Box Counts: Less Water, a Brighter Future for Bananas
At some farms, a simple improvement to the packing process cut water use from 240 to 120 liters per box of bananas. A story of innovation and responsible production.
Biodiversity and Conservation: Planting Today to Protect the Future of Banana Production
At Fincas de El Oro, a nursery turns seeds into plants that help protect farms, restore natural areas, and strengthen ties with local communities.
From Organic Waste to Living Soil: The Value of Vermiculture
At Fincas de El Oro, organic waste begins a new life, becoming worm castings and liquid extracts that help restore fertility to banana-growing soils.
The Invisible Life That Strengthens Banana-Growing Soils
Mountain microorganisms and vermiculture leachate help regenerate the soil and support more resilient banana farms.
Behind Every Banana, a Fairer Way to Produce
Banana production can create opportunities for farmers and communities when it combines fair trade, safe working conditions, and environmental care.
Organic and Fairtrade bananas from Ecuador
Fair trade that grows with our communities
Selling our bananas under fair trade allows us to invest in our communities and our land. Talk to us about organic and Fairtrade bananas for your market.