Course on the cultivation of aromatic plants for advisors
Description
The cultivation of aromatic plants has become a viable option for diversifying agricultural production and improving the profitability of traditional farms. With a constantly evolving and growing market both nationally and internationally, aromatic plants represent a source of income for sectors such as the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries, while promoting agricultural sustainability through the efficient use of natural resources.
Integrating aromatic crops into agricultural production systems not only optimizes available resources but also promotes more sustainable practices, improving biodiversity and soil health. In Spain, the sector has seen significant growth in recent years, especially in lavandin cultivation, driving the need to diversify species and products to maintain market competitiveness.
This course offers specialized training on best practices for cultivating aromatic plants, highlighting the importance of technological innovation and marketing strategies to maximize the sector's profitability.
Course objectives
- Analyze the benefits of growing aromatic plants as a viable and profitable alternative for agricultural diversification.
- Present the most in-demand species on the market, detailing their characteristics, cultivation requirements, and adaptability to different agroclimatic conditions.
- Apply efficient management techniques to optimize production and improve the quality of the final product.
- Identify current market trends and strategies to position products in local, national, and international markets.
Methodology and program
The course will be taught online via live videoconferences. To obtain certification, participants must attend at least 85% of the sessions and pass a final evaluation.
Dates and contents:
Monday, May 12 (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM):
- The PAM sector in Europe and Spain.
- The value chain.
- Aromatics in the orientation of European policies.
- Potential markets for PAM products and by-products.
Tuesday, May 13 (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM):
- Legal marketing strategy for plant-based ingredients. The keys to starting my project.
- The importance of genetic material selection in aromatic and medicinal plants.
Wednesday, May 14 (3:30 PM - 6:30 PM):
- The cultivation of aromatic plants as a sustainable alternative.
- What are Aromatic and Medicinal Plants?
- Efficient and sustainable agricultural management.
- Integration of aromatic plants into more traditional agricultural systems.
- Diversification of agricultural production.
- Profitability, income and available resources.
Additional information
Faculty:
- Juliana Navarro Rocha, Researcher in the Department of Plant Science, CITAA.
- Astrid van Ginkel, a pharmacist specializing in natural products, botany, and ecology. Technical advisor and director of FITOMON.
- Joan Pol Villellas, Head of the Technical and Commercial Area at Planteles Lloveras SL
Duration: 10 hours (spread over 3 days).
Modality: Online via videoconference.
Prices:
- €40 for members of COIAANPV, COITA, and other associations with an agreement.
- €30 for unemployed members of COIAANPV and COITA-Aragón, and registered students.
- €85 for non-members.
This course, co-funded by the European Union, offers a unique opportunity to acquire specialized knowledge in a growing sector, combining innovation and sustainability for the future of the field.
Contact: secretaria.adjunta@coiaanpv.org and phone number 976-23 03 89.
The registration period ends on May 11, 2025.