5th International Almond and Pistachio Forum: How to Increase Competitiveness in the Context of Sustainability
Description
This fifth edition of the ' International Almond and Pistachio Forum ' will once again highlight these crops, which continue to expand in Spain, by providing producers with the most appropriate management techniques for profitable cultivation , without forgetting the inherent characteristics of their social and environmental contribution.
Since the start of the campaign in September 2024 , almond prices have experienced an upward trend, rising by 33% , representing a significant recovery after several years marked by falling prices. Although Spanish supply continues to increase, so does global consumption, and especially in Europe. Pistachio prices also remain high , driven by increased supply and more active global demand.
The event has been divided into three sections, each addressing the management of almond and pistachio trees independently. Finally, given their economic importance in our country, we will analyze in a panel discussion the influence of the factors affecting the marketing of these products, as well as the needs and challenges of the sector that will help shape strategies for the future.
To achieve this, we will rely on the knowledge of pioneering research centers in Spain and the experience of national and international companies with extensive experience in the sector.
Location: Gran Hotel Albacete | C. Marqués de Molins, 1, 02001 Albacete
PROGRAM:
9:30 a.m. - Welcome and opening
José Antonio Montero López. Territorial Director for the Center
9:45 a.m. - Past, present, and future of almond genetic improvement at CEBAS-CSIC
Federico Dicenta López-Higuera, Researcher at CEBAS
10:10 a.m. - Development and transfer of the Certified Plant at CEBAS-CSIC
Jesús López Alcolea. Development and Transfer Officer of the Plant Breeding Department at CEBAS-CSIC
10:35 a.m. - Evaluation of almond varieties in a frost-risk area
Fernando Mañas Jiménez, Head of the Woody Crops Research and Advisory Service (SIAL) at the Provincial Agricultural Technical Institute of Albacete (ITAP).
11:00 a.m. - Break
11:30 a.m. - Agronomic aspects for pistachio cultivation
Octavio Arquero Quílez. Coordinator of the Andalusian Experimental Nut Network. Technical Specialist at IFAPA.
12:00 p.m. - Evolution and trends in pistachio cultivation: new models of crop implementation and management
Antonio Villanueva González, Director of Operations and Development for the Pistachio Division at Prunotec SL
12:30 p.m. - Roundtable discussion: Sector strategy: how to meet market demand
Moderated by: Ramón Gil Pérez.
Participants: Arturo Belmonte Leal, Jacques Naudé, Luis Campos Paez, Cristóbal Aránega Cuevas
1:45 p.m. - Closing
