Knowing the soil, a key tool for sustainable crop fertilization

About the activity

In the Plans for the Improvement of Agricultural Fertilization in Catalonia, activities have been concentrated in several river basins, one of which is the Torrent Gran basin in the Empordà.
The aim of the actions is to improve fertilization practices, to show how this can affect the quality of soils, waters and the environment in general.
The activities focus on promoting the use of those techniques and technologies that improve the efficiency of the use of fertilizers, especially organic ones. Coinciding with World Soil Day which is celebrated on December 5, the day will focus on soil knowledge, optimization in the use of livestock manure for improving soil fertility, as well as the use of precision farming techniques in fertilizer application.
This conference is organized within the framework of the Plans for the Improvement of Agricultural Fertilization in the Girona Counties (within the Network of Plans of Catalonia, the CONQUES project promoted by the DARP) and the Operational Group "Precision agriculture for the improvement of the production and quality of winter cereals and their sustainability ”.

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Speakers

Francesc Domingo Olivé

Researcher-Specialist in organic and mineral fertilization and soil management in extensive crops, within the Sustainable Extensive Crops Program of the IRTA (Institute of Agri-Food Research and Technology). For 20 years he has been working in research, transfer and advice, from the center of Mas Badia, for the improvement in the management of livestock manure, mineral fertilization and soil management to increase fertility (physical, chemical and biological ) of the soil and its protection.

Schedule

9.45 am Registration

9.55 am Presentation of the day Sr. Jordi Vergés, head of the Alt Empordà County Office. DACC.

10.00 Actions to improve crop fertilization in the Gran Torrent Basin Sr. Francesc Domingo, IRTA Mas Badia.

10.15 am How to perform a sampling to assess soil fertility? Sr. Ramon Serra, Office of fertilization and treatment of livestock manure of the DACC.

10.45 am Guidelines for reducing the phosphorus content in the soil Mrs. Ivet Caballé, IRTA Mas Badia.

11.15 am Effects of the application of organic fertilizers on soil quality Sr. Francesc Domingo, IRTA Mas Badia.

11.45 am Travel to the field

12.00 How to know the variability of soils within a plot ?. Example in the Great Torrent Basin Mrs. Judit Vallverdú, IRTA Mas Badia.

12.45 pm Prayers and questions from attendees

1 pm Closing of the day Sr. Albert Andreu, head of the Baix Empordà County Office. DACC.