Training courses

CIHEAM Zaragoza will organize the “First Mediterranean Week of Food Entrepreneurship” from June 22 to 26, 2026 , an advanced face-to-face course that will take place in Zaragoza and is created with the aim of training a new generation of entrepreneurs in the agri-food sector , promoting innovation, knowledge transfer and transformative leadership

Course Objectives Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to: Scaling and consolidating micro-enterprises and start-ups based on a solid entrepreneurship framework that guarantees economic viability and environmental sustainability. To empower a new generation of leaders through peer learning, ideation processes, and mentoring

Aimed at interested people, this 10-hour face-to-face course aims to understand and apply the processes of making blue cheeses. CONTENTS Technological fundamentals for the production of blue cheeses: production processes, technological parameters to be applied in each of the stages, types of ferments, utensils and equipment needed, etc. Blue cheese

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

The course is aimed at staff in the dairy and cheese sector and will seek to strengthen the capacity of small and medium-sized cheese dairies to understand and manage their potential environmental impacts. To reduce the environmental impact in the dairy sector, training in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is crucial, focusing on on-farm production (GHG

Training Action Program of the Cazorla Forestry Training and Experimentation Center 2026. XXXIX Edition (39) This training aims to: introduce participants to the world of botany, teach them how to look at plant organs to recognize the differences between species, learn the distinctive morphological characteristics that allow each plant species to

Contents Research and innovation in subtropical fruit trees. Visit to experimental plots of subtropical fruit trees.

Qualified Level, Blended Learning. 60 hours in total The in-person component consists only of the 3 days of practical training and the exam. In addition, you must connect to the online platform (at your own pace). Arganda del Rey. Online platform accessible from April 6th. Practical sessions and exam: May 4th and 5th (3:30 PM - 10:00 PM) and May

Face-to-face classes (28 hours) + online platform at your leisure time (10 hours) + self-study at your leisure time, without needing to be online (12 hours) 1st Edition - Madrid Open platform L1 to M16 June. Access at any time, at least 10 hours. Face-to-face classes in Madrid, June M2 to J4, M9 to J11 and M16, 16:00-20:00. 2nd Edition - Leganés

Benefits of aromatic crops: a viable and profitable alternative to traditional crops, promoting diversification and sustainability in agricultural operations. Presenting the most suitable and in-demand varieties on the market, analyzing their characteristics, cultivation requirements, and adaptability to different agroclimatic conditions. Learn

Aimed at quality managers in the food sector who want to apply artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily work, the objective of the course is to learn how to practically apply AI through multiple practical cases designed specifically for the food quality department: procedures, audits, data analysis, reports and much more. PROGRAM Introduction to

Aimed at shepherds and interested parties, this 24-hour face-to-face course addresses, in a practical way, the preparation of various dairy products.

Training activity to learn about and practically apply the different direct or indirect taxes that affect the agricultural sector. The recipients of the activity are workers of cooperatives, agricultural employers (employees), and any other company that has access to the Programmed Training System. PROGRAM Study of the regulations of Law 35/2006

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

Remote sensing has become a key tool for modern agricultural management, enabling the analysis of crop health, optimization of resource use, and support for technical decision-making based on objective and up-to-date information. This online course offers a practical and applied introduction to the use of satellite imagery for agricultural analysis

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the regulation of organic agricultural production, and the basic principles of this type of production. REGISTRATION

Aimed at shepherds and other interested parties, this 24-hour face-to-face course covers the theory and practice of cheesemaking: milk, composition, cleaning and sanitary requirements.

Contents Basic concepts about precision livestock sensors Precision livestock farming in the ruminant sector Precision livestock farming in the poultry and pig sectors Monitoring of environmental conditions Behavior monitoring

This course aims to provide an up-to-date and practical overview of the most advanced technologies used in the application of plant protection products. Throughout the program, fundamental aspects such as application quality, spraying equipment calibration, and the reasoned determination of application rates and volumes based on crop

Contents Water in the soil and in the plant. 3 Water quality and salinity problems. Irrigation techniques and optimization. Agronomic and Hydraulic Designs.