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At a time when olive oil is establishing itself as one of the most studied and most highly valued foods of the Mediterranean diet, Portugal is emerging as one of the leading players in the global market.
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At a time when olive oil is establishing itself as one of the most studied and most highly valued foods of the Mediterranean diet, Portugal is emerging as one of the leading players in the global market.
In 2024, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) recorded the lowest level of world production since 1961.
What is the aim of the AgroB Business School course on Artificial Intelligence in Tourism?
Soil structure is one of the most critical factors in agricultural productivity.
The blueberry is one of the fastest-growing fruit crops in Portugal over the past decade.
In an opinion piece for Vida Económica, José Martino argues that Portugal's problem with digital agriculture is not technological but structural, economic and political.
Feed accounts for one of the largest shares of production costs in livestock farming.
Following storm "Kristin", the Ministry of Agriculture and the Sea has announced that the forms for reporting damage are now available on the websites of the Regional Coordination and Development Commissions (CCDR)…
At a time when the agricultural sector is looking for new crops with added value and a greater capacity to generate income in rural areas, the hazel is back in the conversation as a possibility…
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At a time when olive oil is establishing itself as one of the most studied and most highly valued foods of the Mediterranean diet, Portugal is emerging as one of the leading players in the global market.
In 2024, the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) recorded the lowest level of world production since 1961.
Soil structure is one of the most critical factors in agricultural productivity.
The blueberry is one of the fastest-growing fruit crops in Portugal over the past decade.
Feed accounts for one of the largest shares of production costs in livestock farming.
The UN is asking the world to formally recognise a “global water bankruptcy” and to change the water agenda, because in many places this is no longer a…
Deciding when to harvest olives is a technical choice with a direct impact on oil quality, on yield and even on the productive potential of the grove in the following season.
Talking about animal welfare means talking about a concept that goes beyond ethics and reaches directly into the economic, productive, environmental and social spheres.
The past few years have made it very clear that the Portuguese grape harvest no longer runs on the traditional calendar alone.
In the fertile fields of Portugal's Oeste region, the agricultural landscape is deeply marked by two fruits that have become national symbols: the Rocha pear and the Alcobaça apple.
Composting is an age-old practice that remains one of the most effective ways of making agriculture more sustainable.
Portugal has remarkable livestock diversity, with more than 15 registered native cattle breeds.
Trends, management and opportunities in rural tourism
What is the aim of the AgroB Business School course on Artificial Intelligence in Tourism?
For anyone running a hotel, a travel agency or any tourism business, there is one plain truth.
According to Statistics Portugal (INE), tourism reached new highs in 2024, confirming its place as one of the engines of the national economy.
The 6th edition of the Advanced Programme in Rural Tourism begins its cycle of technical visits at Casa Lata Agroturismo. On 8 November, the practical strand…
Hospitality is one of the most dynamic sectors of the Portuguese economy, closely tied to tourism but also increasingly bound up with the land, with agriculture and with rural heritage.
Seasonality is one of the greatest operational challenges in the hotel sector. With sharp swings in demand between high and low seasons, it becomes difficult to maintain a stable and efficient human resources structure…
The 5th edition of the Advanced Programme in Rural Tourism took students to four benchmark tourism properties in Portugal, from Casa de Mogofores to Casa de Juste.
Digital transformation has revolutionised a number of sectors, and tourism is no exception. A look at the six technologies reshaping the guest experience.
Slow Cities, or Cittaslow, are part of a global movement dedicated to improving the quality of life of their inhabitants.
Amenities are the special comforts and services offered to make the guest experience more comfortable, personal and memorable.
Between January and August 2024, tourism activity grew both in overnight stays and in revenue.
Rural tourism is a form of tourism that promotes the natural, cultural and scenic heritage of rural areas, taking in activities such as food, crafts, folklore, traditional games, hunting, fishing and…
