Training courses

Throughout the course, participants will learn about the most advanced technologies for precise 3D crop dosing based on maps and sensors, adapted to the specific needs of each area and crop type, within the global concept of Variable Dosing (VD). Emphasis will be placed on the importance of correct (precise) dosing of liquid and air flow in

Addressed to: Drivers and those responsible for the transport of live animals. Goals: Obtaining the Official Certificate of Competence for the transport of live animals throughout the European Union (Council Regulation 1/2005 of 22 December 2004 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations). Content: TOPIC 1. European Union

Addressed to: All those people who use biocides classified as for professional use in their work environment. Royal Decree 830/2010, in Article 2.f., defines biocides for use by professional personnel as products authorized for this use in the official biocide registry, for use in the workplace. Personnel who apply these products have some

The objective of this course is to acquire the minimum knowledge required by RD 306/2020 and by EU implementing decision 2017/302 in order to be qualified to work on intensive pig farms. Goals: Gain an overview of the characteristics of pig production. Learn basic farm management in the different production phases. Learn the control and content of

Addressed to: To all those people who in their work environment use biocides authorized for use by professional (non-specialized) personnel in the livestock sector. Royal Decree 830/2010, in Article 2.f., defines biocides for use by professional personnel as products authorized for this use in the official biocide registry, for use in the workplace

Addressed to: Aimed at owners, farm workers, and anyone wishing to enter the livestock industry. Goals: Obtaining an animal welfare training certificate. Training will be achieved by attending the course and passing an exam, and will be accredited by the issuance of a card by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food of the Government of

Description This course is aimed at all those who wish to acquire the basic skills, which are necessary and mandatory, to handle and apply pesticides for phytosanitary uses. Goals: What are you going to learn? Distinguish between pests and diseases, and know and differentiate the different agents that cause damage to crops. Know the risks of

30-hour Animal Welfare course for transporters and livestock farmers, in the afternoon.

This course is aimed at all those who wish to acquire the basic skills, which are necessary and mandatory, to handle and apply pesticides for phytosanitary uses. Goals: What are you going to learn? Distinguish between pests and diseases, and know and differentiate the different agents that cause damage to crops. Know the risks of exposure to

This course is aimed at all those who want to learn the basics of animal welfare in transport in an easy and dynamic way. Goals: Concepts and generalities on animal transport. Good practices in animal transport. Biosecurity and operating procedures. Conditions and requirements for the transport of live animals. Legal aspects and documentation for

With this course you will learn the regulations regarding pig welfare and their handling and breeding conditions, as well as the cleaning and disinfection protocols for facilities and vehicles. Goals: To know the national and European regulations related to animal welfare, how it is controlled and the possible sanctions for non-compliance. Learn

This course is aimed at all those who wish to acquire the basic skills, which are necessary and mandatory, to handle and apply pesticides for phytosanitary uses. Goals: What are you going to learn? Distinguish between pests and diseases, and know and differentiate the different agents that cause damage to crops. Know the risks of exposure to

30-hour Animal Welfare course for transporters and livestock farmers, in the afternoon.

Specialized face-to-face training that will address the incidence and biological control of Thrips parvispinus and red spider in the 2024/25 campaign The effects that the pests Thrips parvispinus and Tetranychus urticae are causing in pepper crops and the strategy for their control within Integrated Pest Management will be presented. In recent

Agricultural Pesticides Course - Basic Level, 25 hours in the afternoon. Observations: Courses co-financed by FEADER (85%), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (3.72%) and Regional Government of Extremadura (11.28%) based on the continuous training programme of the General Directorate of Rural Development contemplated in the RDP of

Course on Pesticides for Livestock Use - Basic Level, 25 hours, in the afternoon. Observations: Courses co-financed by FEADER (85%), Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (3.72%) and Regional Government of Extremadura (11.28%) based on the continuous training programme of the General Directorate of Rural Development contemplated in the RDP of

Contents Crop pests: classification, description and damage they cause. Pest control methods. Importance of non-chemical methods. Means of phytosanitary protection. Strategies and techniques for integrated pest management. Biological control and other alternative techniques for pest control in different crops. General principles of integrated pest

This course is aimed at all those who wish to acquire the basic skills, which are necessary and mandatory, to handle and apply pesticides for phytosanitary uses. Goals: What are you going to learn? Distinguish between pests and diseases, and know and differentiate the different agents that cause damage to crops. Know the risks of exposure to

Contents Crop pests: classification, description and damage they cause. Pest control methods. Importance of non-chemical methods. Means of phytosanitary protection. Strategies and techniques for integrated pest management. Biological control and other alternative techniques for pest control in different crops. General principles of integrated pest

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment is organizing the third edition of the Course for professional plant operators, with the aim of informing attendees about the new European Union legislation in relation to pests regulated in material for multiplication, reproduction and seedlings of different plant species