• Beyond Genetic Improvement

    MODULE I Beyond genetic improvement: Building a resilient production system in potato cultivation. Jordi Fumadó Technical-Commercial Coordinator IN THIS SECTIONIntroducción MODULE I. Beyond Genetics Más sobre Globodera 1. Potato cultivation: introduction to the problems Potato farming is undergoing a transformation. The market and society are demanding increasingly sustainable production systems, while farmers need to maintain […]

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  • Nature as an ally of agriculture: biological innovation from the root At a time when global agriculture seeks to balance productivity and sustainability, conversations about green innovation are more relevant than ever. From the FEMAC cluster, a benchmark in agricultural machinery and means of production in Catalonia, comes Agropodcast, a space where companies in the […]

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  • Integrated Control and Rational Use

    Integrated Control and Rational Use: From agronomic knowledge to product catalog Integrated Pest and Disease Management as a starting point Introduction to the problem Integrated Pest and Disease Management (IPM), as defined by Royal Decree 1311/2012, was born to promote a sustainable use of phytosanitary products. Its objective is to reduce dependence on chemical treatments, […]

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  • Phytophthora cactorum, Crown rot, Collar rot, Basal rot (PHYTCC) Effective Strategies for the Control of Phytophthora spp. in Strawberry Crops Strawberry is one of the most dynamic and profitable crops in world horticulture, with great economic relevance in producing regions such as Spain, the United States and Mexico. However, its profitability is threatened by various […]

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  • Phytosanitary Registration: Evaluation of Effectiveness and Efficiency. Part II/II

    The importance of using registered products What does a phytosanitary registration bring to a biological product? In an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and food safety, phytosanitary registration is not just a legal requirement: it is a guarantee. This comprehensive process certifies that an agricultural input is safe for people, crops and the environment, and […]

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  • Climate Change and Agriculture: How to Adapt to New Agronomic Challenges

    Climate Change and Agriculture: How to Adapt to New Agronomic Challenges 1. Climate and Agriculture: An Inseparable Relationship The climate-agriculture binomial is inseparable. Every agricultural practice is born from a landscape, and that landscape is shaped by the climate. If, as is often said, a region’s cuisine is its geography served on a plate, we […]

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  • The Phytosanitary Registration Process: Assessing Effectiveness and Efficiency. Part I/II

    Evaluating the Efficacy and Efficiency of Plant Protection Products: Key Factors for Assessing the Impact and Performance of Biological Crop Protection Inputs. Biological plant protection products, also known as biopesticides, are transforming modern agriculture by offering effective and sustainable solutions for pest and disease control. In response to the decreasing number of approved chemical active […]

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  • The impact of PFAs on Agriculture: Can we protect crops without harming the environment and health? European agriculture has made significant progress in the regulation of plant protection products with the aim of ensuring food safety and environmental sustainability. Directive 91/414 (https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/desarrollo-rural/temas/programas-ue/Directiva_91-414-CEE_tcm30-72998.pdf) marked a milestone by reviewing and excluding active substances (AS) with health and […]

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  • Globodera spp. and potato cyst nematodes (1GLOBG) PCN a persistent and costly threat to producers. Did you know that an invisible pest could be reducing up to 80% of your potato crop? Cyst nematodes(Globodera pallida and Globodera rostochiensis) are silent enemies that, without giving obvious signs, can devastate entire fields. Their impact not only affects […]

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  • Work the land to make it good: 20 Years of Innovation and Commitment to Agriculture. “Working the land” is an expression linked to the work of farmers, who, with their effort, extract from it the products that feed us. For farmers, good soil is the one in which the seed germinates and bears fruit, that […]

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