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The objective of this publication is to provide farmers with detailed information on the agronomic performance of corn varieties currently on the market.

The objective of this publication is to provide farmers with detailed information on the agronomic performance of corn varieties currently on the market. The area devoted to corn cultivation in Andalusia has decreased again this 2018 season. The area planted with corn was 11,436 hectares, almost 30% less than the previous season.

The objective of this publication is to provide useful information to technicians and farmers, seeking to contribute to the improvement and sustainability of their farms, through an action plan that facilitates the implementation and management of common vetch cultivation under different production systems.

The objective of this publication is to provide useful information to technicians and farmers, seeking to contribute to the improvement and sustainability of their farms through an action plan that facilitates the implementation and management of pea cultivation under different production systems.

The objective of this publication is to provide useful information to technicians and farmers, seeking to contribute to the improvement and sustainability of their farms through an action plan that facilitates the implementation and management of broad bean cultivation under different production systems.

The objective of this publication is to provide useful information to technicians and farmers, seeking to contribute to the improvement and sustainability of their farms through an action plan that facilitates the implementation and management of alfalfa cultivation under different production systems.

Mango is one of the most prized exotic fruits worldwide. In Andalusia, it is cultivated commercially in the provinces of Granada and Málaga thanks to the area's characteristic microclimate. Deficit irrigation is an optimization strategy whereby crops are subjected to a controlled level of water stress, resulting from a reduction in water input based on the crop's net demand.

Managing dehesas is complex. It requires knowledge and skills that can only be acquired through training and experience. Incorporating biodiversity promotion into dehesas should be a criterion used in decision-making to improve management and make them more sustainable.

The wheat midge is a pest present in Andalusian wheat every season, usually in a secondary role. However, its incidence has been increasing in recent seasons. This publication analyzes the insect's life cycle and the control measures available for its dissemination in the Andalusian cereal sector.

Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) are a poor crop in Spain, an essential ingredient in beer, and have medicinal and cosmetic applications. Currently, all necessary production is imported, and only about 550 hectares are cultivated in León. Three trials were conducted to determine its viability using a single variety, Nugget, the most common in the north.

Laban is a traditional dairy product originating in Lebanon and widely consumed in many Middle Eastern countries. This document establishes a series of basic recommendations for the production of industrial laban, adapting traditional manufacturing methods to the modern dairy industry.

Kefir is a dairy product originating in Eastern Europe, which has recently gained significant value for its distinctive organoleptic qualities and health-promoting properties. This document establishes a series of basic recommendations for the artisanal production of two types of kefir: traditional and modern, and their respective adaptations to dairy manufacturing.

Kale is a subspecies of brassica that does not develop a head (Brassica oleracea convar. acephala) with various cultivars of different morphology, considered due to its nutritional composition (according to the USDA) as a superfood with high contents of vitamins A and C and calcium and iron, among others.

IFAPA is developing a line of research to identify and evaluate the technological and institutional demands of the olive sector in Andalusia within a project called Transforma (Olive Grove and Oil).

The soil-borne fungus Fusarium solani has been reported as a pathogen for strawberry plants. The fungus infects plant roots, causing symptoms of wilting, stunting, and poor root production, with subsequent crop yield loss.

Citrus HLB is currently considered the most devastating disease affecting citrus crops worldwide, but it is not yet present in the Mediterranean area. It is a bacterial disease transmitted by two insect vectors: the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri) and the African citrus psyllid (Trioza erytreae).

The almond worm (Capnodis tenebrionis L) has become the main pest affecting almond crops, to the point that it can kill the plant and cause the uprooting of plantations.

The rapid growth of the world's population leads to a high demand for food. This requires the development of new techniques and compounds for use in agriculture, which generate numerous environmental problems. Notable among these is the use of phytosanitary products and pesticides for pest control. Both their application and preparation are sources of environmental pollution.

Grafting in tomato is mainly used to: i) prolong the harvest period and greenhouse production; ii) counteract production losses caused by soil-borne pathogens; and iii) increase plant vigor without affecting fruit size or quantity. This document summarizes the advantages and limitations of grafting tomato on rootstocks resistant to nematodes of the genus Meloidogyne.

Interest in producing sparkling wines using the traditional method as a means of diversification is growing in Andalusian wine-growing regions.