Training courses

This 5-hour course has at least one face-to-face module that addresses aspects related to the sanitary control of olive groves. CONTENTS Regulations on the sustainable use of plant protection products Update on integrated pest and disease control methods Current situation and limitations on the use of active substances PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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

Course on how to apply Royal Decree 1311/2012 to urban green areas: This course does not accredit you as an advisor; its objective is to teach you how to use the applicable regulation for managing urban green areas, in addition to the legal liability regulations (SRC and other related regulations). The course will last a total of 50 hours (2 ECTS

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

Online learning. Through our Virtual Campus, in a convenient and flexible environment. Students set their own pace of development, without having to travel. AIM: The objective is to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge necessary to design, build, manage, maintain, and maintain a green area with professionalism and efficiency, using and

*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

Distance learning (online via a training platform, which is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year).

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

CLOSING THE LOOP: COMPOSTING PLANT REMAINS State Provided Start date June 26, 2025 End date June 26, 2025 Mode In person Province SEVILLE State Provided Hours 4 Application deadline Until the June 26, 2025 Contents Reception of attendees Presentation of the Compostand project Results of different compost applications Roundtable: Current soil