Every season, thousands of olive growers spend countless hours removing suckers that emerge from the base of their olive trees. It is a repetitive and costly task, yet essential for maintaining tree vigour and promoting balanced production. What many growers do not realise is that these small shoots can become a significant source of economic loss. Not only do they consume time and labour, but they also compete with productive …

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In recent years, cicadas in olive groves have evolved from being considered a minor issue to becoming a growing concern in many olive-producing regions of southern Europe. While their presence was once regarded as having little economic impact, the expansion of new plantations, the intensification of cultivation systems, and changes in soil management practices have increased the incidence of damage, particularly in young olive trees. The consequences can be significant. …

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Spring is the most decisive season in cherry cultivation. It is the time when trees bloom, fruits begin to set, and any unexpected weather event can make the difference between a profitable harvest and significant losses. Heavy rain, hail, or sudden temperature changes not only threaten fruit quality but can compromise the entire season in just a few days. In this article, we analyze how spring storms affect cherry trees, …

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Spring marks one of the most decisive moments in the citrus crop cycle. After the winter period, trees begin to physiologically reactivate and enter a phase of intense vegetative activity: new branches, tender shoots, young leaves, and even the first flowers that will later become the future harvest start to appear. For farmers, this stage represents a period of high vulnerability for the crop. During these weeks, any external factor …

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Pistachio in Spain: Expansion of the Crop and New Threats in Spring In just over a decade, pistachio has gone from being an almost testimonial crop in Spain to becoming a real alternative within woody fruit production under rainfed and deficit irrigation systems. Regions such as Castilla-La Mancha, Andalusia, Extremadura, and Aragon have significantly increased their planted area, driven by the pistachio tree’s adaptation to continental conditions and the economic …

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The protection of your crops starts from day one If you are a farmer, you surely know the feeling of planting watermelons or melons and looking up at the sky, hoping that a frost won’t arrive and ruin all your hard work. The first days and weeks after planting are critical: young plants are delicate, sensitive to cold and adverse weather conditions such as nighttime frosts, strong winds, or sudden …

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If you are a farmer or field technician, you have likely encountered a recurring problem in recent years: weeds. With the more frequent and intense rainfall we have experienced lately, these unwanted plants not only appear more quickly, but also compete with your crops for water and nutrients precisely when your plants need them most. In this blog, we explain what is happening, why this phenomenon is truly affecting your …

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