International Practical Pineapple Course, Costa Rica October 2013

International Practical Pineapple Course, Costa Rica October 2013

Practical "hands-on" course based on operations, including visits to pineapple fields, discussions with growers, given by a team of experienced professionals for local and international operational management decision makers. Location: pineapple growing area North Costa Rica, October 28-31, 2013

Introduction to Costa Rican Pineapple, soil preparation (conservation), fertility, plant nutrition, seed selection , treatment and management, pests management (symphilids, mealybugs, others), disease management, weed control, flower induction, harvest and post-harvest management (e.g. brix value inconsistency), trials on resistance to chemicals, biological control: proper use (bio-Lab establishment), human resources, selection, management, coaching

For more information please contact Federico Solano: f.solano@dlvplant.com Phone: (+506) 8388 0059