Training courses

From April 13 to 17, 2026 , CIHEAM Zaragoza will host the course “Risk Management and Agricultural Insurance in a Context of Climate Change” , a specialized training course that can be followed in person or online and is aimed at professionals involved in risk management in agriculture. Increased climate variability , more frequent extreme weather

From April 13 to 16, 2026, the Course on Organic Production: Production, regulations, advice and marketing will be held in virtual classroom and online training format, a training proposal aimed at delving deeper into the key aspects that define the present and future of organic production in Spain. The course will offer a comprehensive overview of

CITOLIVA is organizing the seminar “Natural allies for the phytosanitary management of the olive grove” in Cordoba (March 23 and 24), focusing on the fundamentals of conservation biological control and the role of auxiliary entomofauna as a key tool to strengthen the health of the olive grove with a more sustainable approach. The training will

On March 18 and 19 , the seminar “Sensory Analysis and Differentiation of Oils” will take place in Córdoba, a theoretical-practical training focused on the tasting of virgin oils , the classification of sensory attributes and their professional application in production, quality control and marketing. The objective is to strengthen the ability to

CITOLIVA is holding the seminar “Physico-chemical composition of olive oils” in Cordoba on March 16 and 17 , a proposal to delve deeper into the chemical structure of the oil and its relationship with the variety, the climate and cultivation practices , as well as its influence on the identity and differentiation of the product. Key concepts will

On March 11 and 12, CITOLIVA is organizing the seminar "Olive oil quality in a changing climate context" in Córdoba, focusing on how climate and agronomic and industrial practices condition the quality, stability and final value of the oil. The training will offer technical criteria to understand what factors influence quality and how to adjust

CITOLIVA is holding the "Intelligent Irrigation and Nutrition" seminar in Córdoba, a technical training aimed at improving the efficient management of water and nutrients in a scenario of resource scarcity and greater climate variability. For two consecutive mornings, sustainable strategies integrating sensors, fertigation, and data-driven decision

The objective of this course is to train plant protection treatment assistants, farmers who carry out treatments on their own farms without assistance, and distribution staff, so they acquire fundamental knowledge about pests, plant protection products, and their use, avoiding risks to applicators, the public, and the environment, in accordance

The Cajamar Foundation is organizing a key event for the olive sector, where the main challenges and opportunities facing this emblematic industry in Spain will be discussed. The event, which will bring together leading industry professionals, will focus on improving profitability, environmental sustainability, and social well-being in the olive

Blended training with 270 hours Application deadline until 23/02/2025 This activity is 85% co-financed by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development , within the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Modules AGRICULTURAL COMPANY AGRONOMY AND PRUNING OF THE OLIVE GROVE APPLICATOR OF PHYTOSANITARY PRODUCTS. QUALIFIED LEVEL ASSOCIATIONISM AND

In this synchronous 5-session ONLINE course, the benefits of plant covers in pome fruit crops, olive groves, almond trees, citrus trees and vineyards will be explained . Sessions: 03 October | 16:00 h - 18:30 h | Session I. Vegetative covers in pome fruit. 17 October | 16:00 h - 18:30 h | Session II. Vegetative covers in olive growing. October 22 |

Technical and practical specialization day on the sustainable use of phytosanitary products, pest and disease control and active substances. PROGRAM | APPLICATION deadline until 09/12/2024 | INFORMATION and QUESTIONS at Asesorformacion.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es

Specialized and demonstrative training day in which new olive grove systems, new varieties, machinery and verticillosis control are analyzed. PROGRAM | APPLICATION deadline until 09/04/2024 | INFORMATION and QUESTIONS at Asesorformacion.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es

40-hour theoretical and practical course for the professionalization and optimization of olive oil mill management and the processes for obtaining quality EVOO. The objectives of the course are to study all the processes involved in the production of virgin olive oil and identify the critical points where a loss of quality can occur, to provide

15-hour course to qualify olive oil sector professionals in the sensory evaluation of virgin olive oils. The objectives of the course are to understand and know the importance of the pre-selection and classification activities of the oils produced within the quality self-control program in oil mills, to provide technical knowledge on the method of

40-hour course with content related to organic olive groves, pest and disease management, fertilization, soil management and management techniques for organic olive growing. PROGRAM | APPLICATION deadline until 03/27/2024 | INFORMATION and QUESTIONS at Asesorformacion.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es

Contents (6 hours) : Valuation of oil mill by-products Preparation of alperujo compost Alperujo compost production practices