Fertigation Pro Training
The principles of fertigation, applied to avocado orchards
This professional programme was delivered from 16 October to 4 November 2023, with online sessions and an in-person day devoted to case studies.
It aimed to help participants interpret analyses, calculate requirements, prepare and inject solutions and build a fertigation plan suited to orchard conditions.
Connect soil and water analysis with crop needs and irrigation system capacity.
Interpretation of soil and water reports
Assessment of fertility, water quality and factors that may limit nutrient application.
The 4Rs of fertilisation and nutrient removal
Amount, timing, method and placement of inputs, including N-P-K calculations.
Drip fertigation management
Stock solution, injection rate, distribution, compatibility and EC/pH control.
Avocado fertigation plan
Case study and collective validation of a model adapted to Moroccan conditions.