Agronomy blog
Agronomy blog in Tunisia: advice for orchards and crops
Olive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera oleae): History, Pest Insights, and Modern Protection
From 1910 trial failures in Sfax to modern IPM: learn how to protect your olive trees from the fly, prevent acidity, and ensure top-quality oil every year.
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The Epic Story of the Sfax Olive Forest: How a Desert Became the Olive Capital
Discover the history of the Sfax Olive Forest, from the 1892 founding decree to the 3.8 million olive trees recorded in 1927, and explore its agronomic ingenuity, unique orchard design, and regional transformation.
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Sfax, 1920: A Journey into the Heart of Traditional Olive Harvesting
Travel back over 100 years to Sfax and explore traditional olive harvesting, picking teams, sheep horns, the ban on beating branches, and the arrival of the first trucks in 1920.
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Sfax and the Art of Olive Tree Pruning: Secrets and Techniques of a Centuries-Old Tradition
Discover the art of Sfax-style pruning: why neglecting pruning exhausts olive trees, the techniques of heading back and thinning, and how managing sap flow helps keep olive trees productive.
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Why Do Olive Flowers Abort? Key Factors and Practical Tips
Discover the real causes of olive flower abortion, from weather conditions to nitrogen nutrition, and learn practical ways to improve fruit set and optimize your harvest.
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Olive Tree Irrigation: The Secret to an Abundant and Consistent Harvest
Watering, oil yield, and tree health: discover the real impact of irrigation on olive trees and the key techniques to optimize your harvests year after year.
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Olive Knot Disease (Pseudomonas savastanoi): A Historical Account of Epidemics and a Modern Guide to Protection
From the outbreaks in Sfax and Mahdia to modern science: discover the biology of olive knot disease, pruning mistakes to avoid, and effective strategies to protect your olive grove over the long term.
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