On 28 May, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Castilla-La Mancha (CACLM) presented the CARINA Project at the REDPAC conference on best practices in crop rotation with soil-improving species for dryland areas, applicable to eco-regimes in Castilla-La Mancha.
The event took place at the Albadalejito Agroforestry Research Centre (CIAF) in Cuenca and was organised by REDPAC, part of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. It brought together local farmers, farmers’ associations, industry technicians, and companies to discuss the environmental benefits of using soil-improving crops and the technical aspects of their implementation.
Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Castilla-La Mancha took the opportunity to present the CARINA Project, highlighting how camelina and carinata are ideally suited to rainfed crop rotation in the region. Participants visited the camelina trial fields at the Albadalejito Research Centre, part of the Regional Institute for Agri-Food and Forestry Research and Development of Castilla-La Mancha. Technicians responsible for the trials emphasised the importance of applying the recommended fertiliser to camelina crops to achieve optimal results.
The day concluded with a round table discussion where several farmers shared their experiences with crop rotation management on their farms. They discussed both the benefits and challenges of implementing crop rotation, addressing aspects such as training, local adaptation, administrative simplification, and the need for research and experimentation adapted to each area.
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