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This document includes several crops with development potential in Andalusia due to their adaptability to certain regions based on their soil and climate requirements and the market opportunities they represent. It includes industrial crops with …

This document constitutes the teaching material for conducting laboratory exercises in Module 8: "Quality Control," corresponding to the "Cheese Specialist" Training Program. Cheese varieties are characterized by a series of physical-chemical, …

This document describes and sets forth a series of recommendations on olive grove pruning practices to be carried out once the plantation has reached the productive …

This document includes general aspects of both secondary and newly emerging species, providing information on their biology, the crops most affected by each species, as well as the damage they cause and the chemical and biological control measures …

This document presents the results of a series of trials aimed at developing a new strategy for introducing the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii into cucumber crops. The strategic lines defining the trials are: reducing the release rate of the predator, …

This document presents a new model of citrus cultivation system called Superintensive, i.e., high-density plantations with trees of reduced vigor with approximately 2,200 plants/hectare, narrower planting frames and hedge formation through the use of …

This publication describes an approach for estimating crop water requirements by integrating remote sensing information into the guidelines contained in FAO Manual 56. Accurate estimation of crop water consumption, or evapotranspiration (ET), allows …

This publication provides a series of basic concepts on the use of remote sensing focused on the agricultural sector. The various sections of the document detail the fundamental characteristics and resolution of the data provided by remote sensors, as …

This publication aims to incorporate an element of interest into farmers' decision-making, since knowledge of variety adaptability and behavior is crucial for knowing what to sow based on the harvest's intended use. The constant need to evaluate and …

Spain and Andalusia are the world's leading olive oil exporters, experiencing strong growth in recent years. This has led to an increased demand for internationally recognized quality standards, one of the most important being ISO 9001. The objectives of …

Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a non-destructive analytical technique that allows the differentiation of bitter almonds, with more than 5 mg/g of amygdalin, from non-bitter …

This growing guide aims to provide information on the outdoor cultivation method for watermelons (Citrullus lanatus). This crop occupies 9% of the world's vegetable crop area. Andalusia is the leading region in both cultivated area and production. This …

This cultivation guide aims to provide information on sunflower plant development, current trends in cultivation techniques, different planting methods and seasons, as well as the most common diseases and pests in Andalusia. The document provides …

This guide contains the information needed to successfully cultivate vetch (Lathyrus sativus) under extensive dryland conditions, using conventional, integrated, or organic production …

This "Agro-Environment and Climate" Training Day is part of the actions aimed at ensuring proper compliance with the agro-environmental commitments acquired in some of the operations included in Measure 10 of the Andalusian Rural Development Program …