Weeds cause severe yield losses in crops, which together with environmental and health concerns, make weeds one of the most important biotic constraints to agricultural production.

The Mediterranean region, characterized by severe water shortage, is particularly vulnerable to weed damage. All these problems are recently aggravated by invasive weeds, the rapid evolution of herbicide resistant weeds and the potential threat of global climate change.

In addition, the lack of new modes of herbicide action, the reduction in the number of registered herbicides, and the public concern for safer food and environmental health, further complicate the situation and emphasize the need for advanced knowledge on sustainable weed management.

In this context, the course is organized by CIHEAM Zaragoza, ICARDA, CITA, EWRS and SEMh to provide the most updated information so that you can: i) Be aware of the current challenges in weed control and the need to adapt weed management to the present requirements of sustainable agriculture; ii) apply weed biology and ecology concepts towards sustainable and improved weed management; iii) be familiar with new tools for weed detection and sustainable technologies for weed prevention and control; iv) appreciate the potential of integrating the preventive, cultural and direct methods for improving weed management; v) gain basic and applied knowledge on the safe and rational use of herbicides; and vi) analyse case studies using an integrated weed management approach. Likewise the course is an opportunity to network with professionals from other countries and share knowledge on recent trends in weed science and strengthen cooperation to address current production and environmental issues

Dates: 28 March to 2 April 2022

Venue: CIHEAM Zaragoza (Spain)

Organizers: CIHEAM Zaragoza, ICARDA, CITA, EWRS and SEMh

Application deadline: 14 January 2022

For more information: https://edu.iamz.ciheam.org/WeedManagement/en/