During Thursday, the Job Training on Citrus Pruning was held with great success at the INTA Concordia Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA). This event, organized by the Secretariat of Productive Development of the Municipality of Concordia together with various institutions in the sector, brought together numerous participants interested in perfecting their skills in this crucial activity for the region.
The training was led by Agr. Eng. Sebastián Perini from INTA Chajarí, who provided theoretical and practical instruction on pruning techniques, tool handling, and specific care for citrus fruits. This training was aimed at both sector workers and producers and technicians, with the objective of improving the productivity and quality of citrus crops.
The event was attended by prominent figures in the sector, including the Secretary of Productive Development, Eng. Federico Schattenhofer; Melania Zorzi, president of the Federación del Citrus de Entre Ríos; and Gerardo Blanco, in charge of Operational Management of the NEA Citrus Exporters Chamber. The Director of Citizen Participation, José Vedoya, and the team from the Undersecretariat of Development and Entrepreneurship also participated, providing their support and sharing their knowledge with the attendees.
It should be noted that this training is the second in the cycle of Job Training on Citrus Pruning and Grafting and Pecan Nut Pruning, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the competencies of workers in the agro-industrial sector in the region.
The organization especially thanked the Comisión Mixta de Salto Grande for facilitating the transport of attendees to the INTA facilities, thus contributing to the success of this important training day. The citrus pruning training is part of the initiatives promoted by the Secretariat of Productive Development of Concordia to strengthen the local agro-industrial sector, promoting continuous training and the development of key competencies for the economic and social growth of the region.
The activity was developed by the PECAN Cluster; Federación del Citrus de Entre Ríos; Association of Citrus Growers of Concordia; INTA and the Secretariat of Productive Development of Concordia.
This training demonstrates the commitment of local authorities and organizations to improve the quality and competitiveness of the citrus sector in Entre Ríos, ensuring sustainable development and the well-being of the community.
The training was led by Agr. Eng. Sebastián Perini from INTA Chajarí, who provided theoretical and practical instruction on pruning techniques, tool handling, and specific care for citrus fruits. This training was aimed at both sector workers and producers and technicians, with the objective of improving the productivity and quality of citrus crops.
The event was attended by prominent figures in the sector, including the Secretary of Productive Development, Eng. Federico Schattenhofer; Melania Zorzi, president of the Federación del Citrus de Entre Ríos; and Gerardo Blanco, in charge of Operational Management of the NEA Citrus Exporters Chamber. The Director of Citizen Participation, José Vedoya, and the team from the Undersecretariat of Development and Entrepreneurship also participated, providing their support and sharing their knowledge with the attendees.
It should be noted that this training is the second in the cycle of Job Training on Citrus Pruning and Grafting and Pecan Nut Pruning, an initiative that seeks to strengthen the competencies of workers in the agro-industrial sector in the region.
The organization especially thanked the Comisión Mixta de Salto Grande for facilitating the transport of attendees to the INTA facilities, thus contributing to the success of this important training day. The citrus pruning training is part of the initiatives promoted by the Secretariat of Productive Development of Concordia to strengthen the local agro-industrial sector, promoting continuous training and the development of key competencies for the economic and social growth of the region.
The activity was developed by the PECAN Cluster; Federación del Citrus de Entre Ríos; Association of Citrus Growers of Concordia; INTA and the Secretariat of Productive Development of Concordia.
This training demonstrates the commitment of local authorities and organizations to improve the quality and competitiveness of the citrus sector in Entre Ríos, ensuring sustainable development and the well-being of the community.