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Manual for promoting biodiversity in the dehesa

Managing dehesas is complex. It requires knowledge and skills that can only be acquired through training and experience. Incorporating biodiversity promotion into dehesas should be a criterion used in decision-making to improve management and make them more sustainable.

Land consolidation: determining the ideal areas for olive cultivation in Jaén

Property division is the result of the application of an inheritance system that encourages the division of assets among heirs and the failure of measures intended to halt this process. It hinders efficient land management, leading to economic, social, and environmental inefficiencies.

The IFAPA Legume Germplasm Bank

This document presents the IFAPA Legume Germplasm Bank, its objectives, functions, nature, and procedures for requesting information and germplasm.

Characterization of spatial fragmentation and dispersion in olive groves in the province of Jaén

The document characterizes the productive structure of the olive sector in the province of Jaén using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the size, fragmentation, and dispersion of agricultural plots. It then proposes efficiency measures for agricultural management based on shared and assisted cropping systems.

Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources ex situ

The document provides an overview of Spanish scientific policy regarding the conservation of ex situ plant genetic resources and the strategy recently adopted by IFAPA.

Quality in Chickpeas

Different types and qualities of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) have been cultivated since ancient times in the Mediterranean Basin for use as a dried legume for human consumption. The term "quality" is subjective and depends on various parameters. This document provides an approximation of quality based on the operator or stakeholder interested in the seed.

AKISPlataforma.es recommends GO SIMBIOLIVA

Innovation in the agri-food chain with GO SIMBIOLIVA From @akisplataforma, we continue to connect you with the latest news in agri-food innovation. This week we highlight the SIMBIOLIVA Operational Group, a project that is committed to #biotechnology as a driver of the circular economy in the treatment of alperujo, a key byproduct in the olive oil industry.

AKISPlataforma.es recommends GO SMART FARM RANI

This innovative project seeks to improve the profitability and efficiency of RANI (Avileña-Negra Ibérica) native breed suckler cow farms by implementing precision livestock farming technologies. Its goal? To create a sustainable model that inspires other extensive breeds. Some of its notable tools include: -Virtual fencing systems for geolocation.

Effect of Garden Cover Type on Ambient Temperature

Given the projected temperature increase as a result of climate change, it is necessary to promote adaptation measures to reduce the negative impacts on society's well-being. Despite their beneficial effect on reducing ambient temperatures, few studies have yet evaluated the appropriate selection of garden areas to make cities and towns more resilient to the impacts of climate change.

Guide for the Management of Agricultural Waste from Protected Horticulture

This guide includes a collection of technical sheets containing various solutions for managing plant debris and inorganic waste. These informative sheets describe, in a practical and straightforward manner, the technical information needed to address the various management procedures.

AGRACON Conservation Agriculture

Videos with testimonials, technical talks, seminars, and experiences in conservation agriculture

TierraTV

Plataforma Tierra's video channel with several playlists about crops and agriculture-related activities.

Illustrated guide to apple tree diseases, pests, and beneficial fauna

The apple is of considerable importance in Asturias, both economically (it is the main agricultural crop) and socioculturally (it constitutes the raw material for an emblematic product in Asturias: cider).

Asturian hazelnut varieties: a source of antioxidants and healthy fats

Bumblebees are essential for pollinating blueberries.

Blueberries are a foreign crop recently introduced in Asturias, whose production depends entirely on insect pollination of their flowers (Miñarro and García, 2016). However, little is known about their pollination ecology in this region, despite the undeniable effects this can have on harvests and producers' incomes.

Sustainable Future

BBVA podcast that analyzes the transition and offers recommendations for sustainability

Climate change adaptation strategies for extensive livestock farming in Spain: a social perspective

Extensive livestock farming is a centuries-old activity throughout the Iberian Peninsula. Beyond being an economic sector within the agricultural sector, this activity provides society as a whole with key ecosystem services, including food provision, ecosystem regulation, the provision of cultural goods, the shaping of rural and mountainous landscapes, and fire prevention in forested areas.

Report A1 on climate change impacts and adaptation in target regions

The overall objective of the VIN & ADAPT II project was to promote knowledge transfer and mobilize all stakeholders to drive adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change in the wine sector.  

Report A2: Industry perceptions of climate change and adaptation needs and opportunities

The overall objective of the VIN & ADAPT II project was to promote knowledge transfer and mobilize all stakeholders to drive adaptation to the challenges posed by climate change in the wine sector.  

Delphi "Looking to the Future of Water and Agriculture"

The Delphi method is a widely recognized tool, frequently used in the implementation of research with the participation of experts in the fields of study.