Day A1. Innovation and Integrated Management in Avocado Production
Description
Avocado production has become a strategic crop in several regions of Spain in recent years, driven by both increased domestic demand and opportunities in the international market. This growth has generated significant interest in improving cultivation techniques and farm management, with the aim of increasing productivity and ensuring the sustainability of the production system in the medium and long term.
In this context, this training activity offers an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the technical, environmental, and economic management of avocados. Throughout the training, the main agronomic practices that optimize crop yield, improve resource efficiency, and enhance farm profitability will be covered.
Among the topics to be covered are key aspects such as varietal selection and planning of new plantations, the use of biostimulants and their role in crop development, as well as the analysis of alternate bearing and management strategies aimed at reducing productive alternation and improving the regularity of harvests.
Furthermore, the course will delve into soil and water management, plant health, and strategies aimed at improving the energy efficiency of farms. It will also analyze adaptation measures to address climate change, with the goal of promoting more sustainable, resilient, and competitive production systems within the avocado sector.
Speaker: Jose María Cuadrado Martin (Iberian Avocados)