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07/05/2026
Pujalt hosted a workshop on regenerative agriculture to adapt dryland extensive crops to climate change
On May 6, Pujalt hosted a workshop on regenerative dryland agriculture, focused on practices that can help improve soil health and make extensive crops more resilient to drought and extreme weather events. The event, held at El Cobert and attended by around forty people, combined technical sessions and field visits to address one of the main challenges of dryland farming: producing in a context of lower water availability without losing fertility or productive capacity. The workshop emphasized soil as a central element of climate adaptation and the need to improve its structure, biological life, and water retention capacity.

A moment from the field visit.

During the morning, topics such as the natural cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and water were discussed, along with strategies to regenerate dryland farming, the use of companion crops and biofertilizers, soil improvement trials in extensive crops, and alternatives to reduce tillage and the use of herbicides. Practical experiences were also presented, related to the management of plant covers, the incorporation of organic matter, the reduction of mechanical soil work, rotations with legumes, and other techniques aimed at enhancing water infiltration and soil biological activity.

The practical part of the workshop made it possible to visit two participating farms: the vineyard field of Can Pont, in Pujalt, and the tree field in Gàver. The visits helped demonstrate how these strategies can be applied under real dryland conditions and provided an opportunity to share questions, experiences, and learning among farmers, technical staff, and other stakeholders in the area.

The workshop made clear the importance of moving towards more living and functional soil management. In a context of climate change and water scarcity, regenerating the soil while producing becomes a way to maintain productivity, reduce crop vulnerability, and strengthen the future of extensive dryland agriculture.

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