Training courses

Contents 1. INTRODUCTION - Importance of integrated pest and disease management in citrus farming. - Basic concepts. - Main pests and diseases that affect citrus fruits. 2. PESTS IN CITRUS TREES - Biology, symptoms and damage, detection and monitoring, and integrated control strategies. 3. DISEASES IN CITRUS. - Biology, symptoms and damage

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

The course is entirely online and consists of 7 topics, with a planned duration of 60 hours, but you can complete it at any time. Upon completion, you will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, indicating the training hours.

In this ONLINE course you will learn about tree physiology, strategic plantation design and the application of pruning, irrigation and fertilization techniques to ensure profitable harvests. Course Objectives Understanding the physiology and cycles of the tree Design and establish efficient plantations Evaluate and adapt the crop to the environment

Program Introduction to pruning fruit trees Tool handling Initial training of fruit trees Maintenance and pruning of established trees Thursday, March 17th, two optional shifts (you can go to one or the other): 10:00 to 14:00 or 16:00 to 20:00

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

Modules AGRICULTURAL COMPANY ASSOCIATIONISM AND MARKETING ACCOUNTING AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS BUSINESS RELATIONS AND OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCT APPLICATOR. QUALIFIED LEVEL SOIL, NUTRITION AND ENVIRONMENT WATER, IRRIGATION AND FERTILIZATION CULTIVATION TECHNIQUES

This course has at least one face-to-face module. This course includes at least one online module. Courses offered on the IFAPA e-learning platform combine distance learning, in-person practical sessions, and ongoing tutor support. The first session may be online or in person, and the final session (assessment) will be in person. For more

Avocado production has become a strategic crop in various regions of Spain in recent years, driven by both growing domestic demand and its marketing and export opportunities. With the aim of strengthening technical knowledge and facilitating the adoption of innovative practices, the in-person training day “Innovation and Integrated Management in

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

In-person, 4-hour session. Thursday, November 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Finca La Chimenea, Aranjuez, IMIDRA. Program Introduction to pruning fruit trees. Tool handling. Initial formation of fruit trees. Maintenance and pruning of already formed trees. REGISTRATION TECHNICAL SHEET GENERAL APPLICATION

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

TITLE OF THE ACTION: Pruning of fruit trees MODE: virtual classroom (live online*). DATES: November 11, 12 and 13, 2025 SCHEDULE: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM DURATION: 12 hours NUMBER OF PLACES OFFERED: 30 TARGET AUDIENCE: Training aimed at residents in the national territory, except for the Basque Country and Navarre, since they have these delegated powers

The eighth edition of the International Postharvest Technology and Management Course will take place the week of November 10-14, 2025 . If you are interested in this course or would like more information, please email montserrat.palau@irta.cat VIDEO

Acquire the basic foundations of pruning techniques, depending on the type of plant to be pruned and the type of soil, taking into account occupational risk prevention. CONTENTS: Plant morphology and physiology Pruning techniques Prevention and risks in pruning techniques