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What we're seeing in Spain pest by pest, generation by generation
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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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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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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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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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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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Citrus Fruit Rot by Phytophthora Citrophthora: Understanding and Prevention
Phytophthora citrophthora rots citrus fruit in humid, poorly drained soils. Learn how to spot it and prevent it. Read the guide.
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Summer and Fruit Flies: 3 Steps to Protect your Citrus
Fruit fly in citrus: spot Ceratitis capitata early and protect your extra-early varieties with 3 practical steps. Read the guide.
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4 Keys to Keep Mealybug Away from your Citrus Field
Mealybug (Planococcus citri) is one of citrus' most persistent pests. 4 keys to stop it spreading across your grove. Read more.
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Your Citrus Crop at Risk from Sunstroke
Sunstroke scars more Valencian citrus every summer. Learn what triggers it and how to protect fruit quality and market value.
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The Silent Death in Valencian Citrus Fields as a Consequence of the DANA: Phytophthora
After the DANA floods, Phytophthora is killing Valencian citrus trees from the roots up. Learn to spot the damage early.
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