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What we're seeing in Spain pest by pest, generation by generation
Observed by the agronomists and farmers who do the work.
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· 4 min
Profitability and the Future of Valencian Citrus Farming: Can Small Farmers Survive?
Stagnant prices at the source and rising costs: Can small Valencian citrus growers survive? Read the full analysis.
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Carmen
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· 7 min
Alternaria in Citrus: How to Prevent and Control its Advance in the Valencian Region
Alternaria alternata threatens Valencia's citrus industry. Tips for stopping it in time and protecting your crop. Read more.
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Carmen
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Farming· · 6 min
AI Can Classify a Crop. It Can't Yet Understand One
Why computer vision struggles in agriculture, and what real farmer stories from Spain and Japan reveal about AI's actual limits.
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Chadi Nemr
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Farming· · 6 min
Why Agriculture Has the Lowest AI Adoption of Any Industry
Agriculture has the lowest AI adoption of any major industry. Here is why, and what it reveals about building technology farmers …
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Chadi Nemr
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· 10 min
Why Are My Lemon Leaves Turning Yellow? CYVCV Alert
Yellow lemon tree leaves? Find out the causes, detect CYVCV early, and know when to test. Read the complete guide.
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Rahul Jaglan
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Farming· · 10 min
3 Lessons We Learned from Japan's Rice Farmers
What a rice paddy in northern Japan taught us about pest management, farmer restraint, and why cooperatives are the trust layer …
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Rahul Jaglan
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· 3 min
Local Production vs. Third Countries: An Uneven Competiton
The EU cuts pesticide use 50% by 2030 while imported fruit meets looser rules. What that means for Valencian citrus growers.
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Carmen
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· 7 min
A. Alternata: Brown Spot in Mandarins
Brown spot (Alternaria alternata) hits some mandarin varieties hardest. See how varietal choice decides your risk. Read more.
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Josep sesé
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· 7 min
Pixat in Citrus: Symptoms and Recommendations
Pixat leaves citrus pulp soft and watery under a healthy-looking peel. Learn what causes it and how to act early. Read more.
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Carmen
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Exceptional Authorizations in Citrus Crops: Quick Fix or Real Solution?
Exceptional authorizations keep citrus farms running, but are they a real fix or just borrowed time? Read the full analysis.
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Carmen
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