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The EIT Food Consumer Observatory regularly produces research reports and studies on consumer perceptions of food.

Identify food trends Key factors that will shape innovation and business strategy in the coming years, with an eye toward new social values, consumer priorities, and the forces of a changing environment.

Practical guide on soil management and soil health from the SOILBIO project

Guide to provide farmers with knowledge about the interactions that occur in the soil in relation to its biodiversity and how these influence fertility and resilience depending on the agricultural practices used by the farmer.

A set of chickpea entries of the Desi type from the IFAPA Legume Germplasm Bank were evaluated in two different locations for the variables flowering date, plant height, date of first pod emergence, dry grain yield, dry grain relative humidity, test weight, 100-seed weight, and protein content. The experimental design was a randomized block with three replicates.

Several studies have shown that these varieties differ in the quantity and type of antioxidants. Given this multivarietal nature, it is interesting to know the antioxidant levels of the varieties grown each season. In fact, these antioxidants can vary depending on the phenological stage of the crop and the weather conditions during the season, which runs from autumn to late spring.

Traditionally, rainfed agriculture has been developed not only due to the low availability of irrigation water but also because farmers assume that applying water to crops such as wheat or sunflower is not economically viable, as that water could be used for other crops that potentially generate higher profits.

Traditionally, brined cheeses have been produced in Mediterranean countries and some near the Balkans. They are characterized by a final ripening and preservation stage immersed in brine, which gives them their firmness and characteristic saline and acidic notes.

One of the fundamental objectives of sustainable production systems must be the control of water erosion of the soil, which requires appropriate soil management and conservation techniques.

A set of Kabuli chickpea ecotypes was evaluated in two different locations for the variables flowering date, plant height, first pod emergence date, dry grain yield, dry grain relative humidity, test weight, and 100-seed weight. The experimental design was a randomized block with three replicates. The results of the statistical analyses performed are presented in the document.

One of the key aspects for successful cultivation is the correct variety selection. This publication presents the initial results of a study on the performance of the main pistachio varieties, conducted by the Mediterranean Fruit Growing team at IFAPA.

One of the possibilities for managing and recovering plant waste is composting, minimizing transportation and processing costs to obtain a product that improves the soil's physical and chemical properties. Compost has great fertilizing value and improves the soil's water retention capacity. It also reduces leaching and the environmental impact on aquifers.

A wide range of fungi are capable of producing different types of mycotoxins. In the case of aflatoxins, the most well-known producing fungi are of the Aspergillus genus. Corn is among the most affected crops.

A wide range of filamentous fungi are capable of producing different types of mycotoxins in cereals, which pose a serious risk of chronic toxicity to humans and animals. These toxins can be generated throughout the entire production cycle, with the highest levels found in raw materials (cereal grains).

The results of a ten-year study are presented, during which different mixtures of olive oil compost were applied to olive groves. The influence on the improvement of soil fertility and fruit oil yield was evaluated.

Sustainable Agroindustrial Crop Systems is included in Submeasure 10.1. Payments for Agricultural and Environmental Commitments. This means that the beneficiary of this aid will receive financial compensation for carrying out a series of agricultural practices that are beneficial not only to the environment but also to the crops themselves.

Production data for the ten varieties under study are shown, obtained in the three conventional cultivation locations where the trials are carried out, up to February 28 and March 31 of this year 2015. In addition, data on organoleptic quality, firmness and soluble solids content, up to March 31, are expressed as the average of the three samplings carried out up to that point.

Traditionally, control of olive leaf spot, one of the most serious diseases of olive groves caused by the fungus Fusicladium oleagineum, has relied on the inefficient use of foliar fungicides, especially copper compounds. The environmental damage caused by these practices has led governments to restrict their use.

Sinapis flexuosa is a native cruciferous mustard species found in southeastern Spain, in the provinces of Almería, Murcia, and Jaén, and occasionally naturalized in other provinces further north (Barcelona, Coruña, and Pontevedra).

Following the Delphi method, a panel of experts was established and consulted on the hygiene status of greenhouse horticultural crops, with a special focus on problems arising from inputs and crop management.