Training courses

This 40-hour course includes at least one online module and is delivered through the IFAPA e-learning platform. It combines distance learning, attendance at practical in-person sessions, and ongoing tutor support. The first session may be online or in person, and the final session (assessment) will be in person. CONTENTS HLB and Drosophila Suzukii

Contents Calculation of water needs. Recommendations and strategies to reduce the impact of drought on citrus. Using the Citrus Irrigation App. Case study. Data interpretation and decision making.

Contents Presentation and delivery of documentation. Morphology and physiology of the tree. Types of pruning: training, maintenance or fruiting, and rejuvenation. Pruning time and intensity. Types of cuts and special operations. Current trend: mechanized pruning. Types of grafts: shield, patch, and crown. Grafting season. Post-graft care. Tools and

From April 13 to 17, 2026 , CIHEAM Zaragoza will host the course “Risk Management and Agricultural Insurance in a Context of Climate Change” , a specialized training course that can be followed in person or online and is aimed at professionals involved in risk management in agriculture. Increased climate variability , more frequent extreme weather

From April 13 to 16, 2026, the Course on Organic Production: Production, regulations, advice and marketing will be held in virtual classroom and online training format, a training proposal aimed at delving deeper into the key aspects that define the present and future of organic production in Spain. The course will offer a comprehensive overview of

Spanish citrus farming faces a new phytosanitary challenge with the detection of the Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus (CYVCV) , first identified in Spain at the end of 2025 and initially confirmed in Catalonia and later in the Valencian Community . In this context, Cajamar , in collaboration with Generalitat Valenciana and IVIA , is organizing a

The Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), together with the Higher Technical School of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering (ETSIAMN) and Poscosecha.com, announces the celebration of the VII Postharvest Technology Course – Citrus and Emerging Crops in the Mediterranean Region , which will take place from January 21 to March 6, 2026

The objective of this course is to train plant protection treatment assistants, farmers who carry out treatments on their own farms without assistance, and distribution staff, so they acquire fundamental knowledge about pests, plant protection products, and their use, avoiding risks to applicators, the public, and the environment, in accordance

Program Wednesday, November 19, 2025 17:00 to 18:30 Incidence of whitefly in citrus. FRANCISCO CUENCA MONTAGUD. Carcaixent EEA technician. Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Livestock and Fisheries. 18:30 to 20:00 Description of thrips and Pulvinaria polygonata in citrus. Main diseases. MANUEL ESPINOSA JAÉN. EEA technician from Elche. Department of

*Aimed at workers in Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Extremadura, Ceuta, and Melilla. Given the growing interest among citrus growers in increasing their knowledge of canopy management, SEAE offers this free, unscheduled online training (notes are downloadable and there are self-assessments for each topic). Upon completion of the course, a

*Aimed at workers in the Principality of Asturias, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Castile and León, Galicia, La Rioja, and the Region of Murcia and the Valencian Community. Given the growing interest among citrus growers in increasing their knowledge of canopy management, SEAE offers this free, unscheduled online training

Contents Presentation and delivery of documentation Applicable regulations in Organic Production Conversion from conventional agriculture to organic farming Control and certification of Organic Production Organic citrus cultivation and management Mulching the ground with black mesh in citrus fruits Pests and their control in organic citrus fruits

On July 9, 2025 , a free in-person workshop focusing on efficient water management in greenhouse crops will be held in El Ejido, Almería . The event is part of a course for agricultural suppliers promoted by Carrefour and Cajamar , as part of their commitment to sustainability and the protection of water resources. The meeting, which will take

On June 26, 2025 , a free in-person workshop focusing on efficient water management in citrus and persimmon crops will be held in Paiporta (Valencia). The event is part of a course for agricultural suppliers promoted by Carrefour and Cajamar , as part of their commitment to sustainability and the protection of water resources. The event, which will

Organized by the Polytechnic University of Valencia. In recent years, water scarcity has become a major problem, especially in arid areas. Rapid population growth, various human activities, and the increased incidence of droughts caused by climate change are factors that exacerbate this problem. As urban and industrial demand for water increases

Goals: To provide students with an update on the current situation in integrated pest management in NS, to reinforce and expand their knowledge. To make students aware of the importance of using the best available techniques in their sector. Contact: cifeatorrepacheco@carm.es

strategies and techniques for integrated pest management. Integrated production and organic production. Symptoms of poisoning and recommendations for the user. Practical cases. Measures to reduce risks and emergency measures in case of accidental contamination. Risks to consumers from residues of plant protection products. Preventive and protective

In this synchronous 5-session ONLINE course, the benefits of plant covers in pome fruit crops, olive groves, almond trees, citrus trees and vineyards will be explained . Sessions: 03 October | 16:00 h - 18:30 h | Session I. Vegetative covers in pome fruit. 17 October | 16:00 h - 18:30 h | Session II. Vegetative covers in olive growing. October 22 |

Pruning and grafting in citrus trees. Theory and practice PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | INFORMATION at esexag_elx@gva.es | 966907980 | Cine Ideal 4, 03579, Ortexa, Alicante

The EFA Valencian Community Federation programs the 12-hour in-person training activity "Integrated citrus production" with the following contents : Study of the parameters for choosing a pattern Parameters to take into account in water and soil analysis Calculation of irrigation needs Pest control method Adequate pruning systems Fertilization