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The chestnut stands as one of Portugal's most emblematic agricultural products, carrying considerable economic, social and cultural weight, above all in the regions of Trás-os-Montes, Minho and Beira Interior.
Harvesting kiwifruit is a crucial stage in the production process, because the final quality of the fruit depends on how it is handled at that moment.
The chestnut harvest in Portugal normally runs from mid-October to early November, and the fruit then goes either to the fresh market or to processing. A guide to picking, machinery and storage.
The grape harvest may run from August to November, depending on the variety.
The grape harvest is one of the most important operations in viticulture. Its success depends on the ideal point of ripeness, that is, when there is a balanced level between the sugars…
Durante a escolha do material vegetal, o produtor pode optar pela aquisição de raízes protegidas (com torrão) ou desprotegidas (nuas).
A adubação verde, ou sideração, consiste na sementeira de espécies vegetais, e posterior incorporação no solo, com o objetivo de melhorar a estrutura e composição do solo. Como usar?
O perfil do solo consiste num corte vertical do solo em profundidade de forma a ser possível analisar as camadas que o compõem.
Crop rotation is a cultural practice for planning which crops to establish, with the aim of avoiding soil exhaustion.
Conhece as etapas para a colheita de amostras para a análise de plantas? Passo 1: Selecionar 15 plantas homogéneas, indicativas do pomar.
Learn the steps for collecting and analysing soil samples. Step 1: divide the land into parcels with similar characteristics.
A boa preparação do terreno é fundamental para garantir o bom desenvolvimento das culturas.
