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Mechanical harvesting has become increasingly prevalent in recent decades in most Andalusian vineyards adapted to this type of machinery. However, this technique has always raised concerns about the final quality of the products obtained and even the …

Proper disinfection of field tools is vitally important to prevent the transmission of a series of viral diseases to the entire crop. In response to a demand from the sector, we present a summary of scientific studies on products used in tool …

Table of Contents: Unit 1: General aspects of plant protection; Unit 2: Phytosanitary products: classification and characteristics; Unit 3: Phytosanitary product formulations: nature and characteristics. Unit 4: Environmental risks derived …

This study aims to propose recommendations for the proper operation, inspection, and maintenance of pesticide application equipment in the main greenhouse areas of the province of Almería. The results presented here correspond to surveys conducted to …

This manual, dedicated to olive pruning, addresses aspects related to this olive cultivation technique with the aim of training olive growers in the decision-making necessary to achieve optimal management of this practice. Table of Contents: Unit 1: …

This document describes and sets forth a series of recommendations on olive grove pruning practices to be carried out once the plantation has reached the productive …

This document presents a new model of citrus cultivation system called Superintensive, i.e., high-density plantations with trees of reduced vigor with approximately 2,200 plants/hectare, narrower planting frames and hedge formation through the use of …

This document constitutes the teaching material for the module "Facilities and Machinery in the Dairy Industry" of the "Cheese Specialist" Training Project. The different sections aim to explain the various concepts related to the design of the dairy …

The high cost of misting systems and their use for only temporary climate control during the growing season do not allow for optimal return on investment, which is why they have begun to be used as equipment for applying phytosanitary products. The …

Document showing the results of a three-year trial comparing the effects of manual pruning and mechanical pruning of two red grape varieties grown in the Montilla mountain range on their agronomic performance and oenological …

Document showing the results of the study carried out over four consecutive seasons in a vineyard located in the IFAPA Rancho de la Merced center. The main objectives were to improve crop profitability by applying new mechanized cultivation practices and …

Document showing the consequences of vineyard mechanization on the quality of musts and wines. The trial was conducted entirely at the IFAPA Rancho de la Merced, from grape cultivation to winemaking, over four consecutive …

To adapt the volume of phytosanitary mixture to crop development, a series of tools (tables and graphs) have been developed to estimate it for greenhouse tomatoes, based on easily measurable geometric parameters of the plant mass and the treatment …

Before establishing an avocado plantation, it is essential to understand its soil and climate requirements and ensure that the plot's characteristics meet these requirements for a profitable crop. The choice of variety(s) to be planted, as well as the …