This last year has left us with difficult moments and complicated experiences, which have served as a whole for society in general to value the work, effort and quality of our primary sectorDespite the weather and its adverse climate, the price crisis in many sectors, the lack of protection against the entry of products from third countries, the loss of phytosanitary tools in many crops, etc., and of course, the greatest health crisis of this century, the COVID-19 pandemic, Our agricultural sector has not failed in its commitment to society.
How could it be otherwise, in Cultivator We felt an obligation to maintain our support for the agricultural sector despite the circumstances. Although we couldn't be there, in the fields, our presence has materialized throughout the year in various virtual activities that have given us so much. Monthly Cultinews, social media, the premiere of the format of Culticonsejos and, our greatest satisfaction, the webinars how well received they have been by you.
Regarding the Cultinews, we started the year talking about the avocado, a booming crop, and we did it with the Iñaki Hormaza's advice, research professor and head of the Department of Subtropical Fruit Growing at the Institute of Subtropical and Mediterranean Horticulture (IHSM) "La Mayora", located in the municipality of Algarrobo (Málaga). Regarding this crop, we have also discussed the topic of flowering, the factors that can cause the fruit fall and preventive treatments to try to avoid it.
We have also talked about Citrus, specifically the nutritional aspects to be taken into account to ensure a good flowering and fruit setting and to improve the maturation during the last phase of cultivation; and olive grove, addressing key aspects such as pollination and fruit setting and the lipogenesis, reviewing the factors that affect both periods of cultivation.
Continuing with other fruit trees, we made a complete analysis on the almond: the requirements of the crop, the plant material and its nutritional needs; and we presented results of the effectiveness of FASKOLOR en cerezo, obtained in a joint project with the Fruit Crop Nutrition group (NCF) of the Aula Dei Experimental Station (EEAD-CSIC), located in La Almunia de Doña Godina (Zaragoza), with the aim of advance and homogenize maturation and the commercial coloring of the fruit, so that the number of harvest passes and the need for labor would be reduced.
We have also talked about the importance of pruning and preventive treatments that must be carried out to prevent the proliferation of wood diseases in woody crops.
But we have not only addressed issues about subtropical, woody and fruit cropsWe have also analyzed the Rot control and improved post-harvest life in berries, as well as various horticultural crops and their ecological management. The ripening of tomatoes and peppers, disease prevention in sweet potatoes, how to get one Healthy and organic cucumber harvest late and the use of biostimulants in winter vegetables, These are some of the Cultinews published throughout the year.
We have also talked about the plant defense system, something very important to keep in mind for the future and the ever-increasing demands regarding the use of phytosanitary products. On the other hand, Manuel Castellano, farmer and agricultural engineer, told us about his experience with SPIRALIS ECO Long Life at the ecological management of pepper and short cucumber In Almería, Antonio Hernández, a farmer, did the same with respect to the pear tomato and cucumber, recounting his experience with MANZIFORT y CULTISAN Cu.
As a result of the harmful effects of copper on microbial communities and other soil fauna, European Union regulatory restrictions on its use have reduced the applications of copper metal to 4 kg/ha/year since January 2019. In the Cultifort Development Department we considered a review of the alternatives that we could propose for the phasing out controversial inputs in agriculture, a review that was reflected in another Cultinews.
As for our new format of Culticonsejos, have been the foliar analysis in olive groves and the post-harvest fertilization, the videos made.
Regarding the webinars, we got down to work at the very moment we were confined back in March, and we have been holding weekly online seminars on the subject during home confinement and with less frequency afterward. specific topics, current and appropriate to each specific moment or time of year. One You couldn't join us and you're interested. in any of them, do not hesitate to contact us.
Our commitment for 2021 is to continue to be there, supporting the sector, accompanying our farmers and customers, offering "zero residue" nutritional solutions with the highest quality guarantee, contributing our knowledge and our technical service. In short, to continue working for and for a quality, competitive and sustainable agriculture.
Cultifort wishes you Happy Holidays!
