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

Modules Soil, irrigation, nutrition, and environment Agronomy and pruning of the olive grove Cultivation and harvesting techniques

Contents Cleaning in the Dairy: How it's done and what it's for VISIT TO FACILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF CLEANING

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

The course is entirely online and consists of 11 topics, with a planned duration of 80 hours, but you can complete it at any time. Upon completion, you will receive a CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, indicating the training hours.

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 Objectives This course develops and addresses in depth, and in a rational manner, the most important aspects of olive cultivation, describing all the factors that influence this agroecosystem. It covers various technical aspects, including topics dedicated to the most commonly used plant material (varieties and rootstocks), fertilization

The objective is to achieve professionalism and excellence in four areas of the olive growing sector: olive oil technology, olive oil analysis and control, olive mill management, and olive growing.

CITOLIVA is organizing the seminar “Natural allies for the phytosanitary management of the olive grove” in Cordoba (March 23 and 24), focusing on the fundamentals of conservation biological control and the role of auxiliary entomofauna as a key tool to strengthen the health of the olive grove with a more sustainable approach. The training will

On March 18 and 19 , the seminar “Sensory Analysis and Differentiation of Oils” will take place in Córdoba, a theoretical-practical training focused on the tasting of virgin oils , the classification of sensory attributes and their professional application in production, quality control and marketing. The objective is to strengthen the ability to

Training Certificate issued by INEA-University School of Agricultural Technical Engineering. Goals Understanding the comprehensive management of the olive oil mill Learn the financial management of the olive oil mill To introduce the student to commercial and marketing management and its application in olive oil Content Financial management of the

CITOLIVA is holding the seminar “Physico-chemical composition of olive oils” in Cordoba on March 16 and 17 , a proposal to delve deeper into the chemical structure of the oil and its relationship with the variety, the climate and cultivation practices , as well as its influence on the identity and differentiation of the product. Key concepts will

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

On March 11 and 12, CITOLIVA is organizing the seminar "Olive oil quality in a changing climate context" in Córdoba, focusing on how climate and agronomic and industrial practices condition the quality, stability and final value of the oil. The training will offer technical criteria to understand what factors influence quality and how to adjust

CITOLIVA is holding the "Intelligent Irrigation and Nutrition" seminar in Córdoba, a technical training aimed at improving the efficient management of water and nutrients in a scenario of resource scarcity and greater climate variability. For two consecutive mornings, sustainable strategies integrating sensors, fertigation, and data-driven decision

Olive tree pruning according to variety. The best tools for pruning. Types of pruning. Time required for proper olive tree pruning.