La entrada Ibiza and Formentera, the islands most threatened by extreme heat: warning about agricultural future se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>Vadell explained that woody crops, including vineyards and almond trees, depend on a minimum number of hours of cold to maintain their productivity. With increasingly warmer winters, that need would no longer be guaranteed in much of the archipelago. «If the temperature increases too much, yields go down,» he warned.
In his opinion, the scenario forces to rethink the agricultural zoning and to evaluate which areas of the Balearic Islands -and especially of the Pitiusas- can continue to host with guarantees these crops in the coming decades.
He also pointed out that products very present in Ibizan orchards, such as tomato, melon or watermelon, could be compromised by heat stress.
The biologist stressed that the impact of climate change is not uniform in all the islands. While in Menorca it is «less extreme» and in Mallorca it is «variable according to areas», in Ibiza and Formentera the situation is «more critical».
Vadell presented a comparison between Es Mercadal (Menorca) and Santa Eulària, based on rainfall data, plant regeneration and aquifer capacity. The projections show that, with increases of one and two degrees, the vegetation reserve of Santa Eulària suffers much more, due to the increase in evapotranspiration and the lower water resilience of the Pitiusan terrain.
This fragility is aggravated by increasingly frequent episodes of torrential rains, which cause runoff, loss of fertile soil and discharges of clay water into the sea. «That land is a non-renewable resource and has been lost forever,» he warned.
Despite the adverse outlook, Vadell pointed out that some crops could be better adapted to the future climate of the Pitiusas. Among them, the olive tree and the carob tree, which he described as «all-terrain» species.
On the other hand, corn or alfalfa, although tolerant of heat, see their growth limited from 36-37 ºC, an increasingly common figure in Ibizan summers.
To slow the deterioration of agricultural soil and increase its resilience, Vadell proposed measures such as:
Increase organic matter by plant covers when possible.
Use of green manure.
Better use of crop residues.
Adjustments in soil tillage to reduce erosion.
The scientist recalled that global warming, driven by the intensive use of fossil fuels, has multiplied the frequency of extreme episodes: from one every ten years «in a world without human intervention» to more than one per year today.
A scenario that, according to their analysis, places Ibiza and Formentera in the front line of agricultural vulnerability and requires quick decisions to protect the viability of their crops and the stability of their aquifers.
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]]>La entrada Sant Llorenç celebrates the IV Organic Agriculture Fair: an unmissable event on Sunday se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>Starting at 11:00 a.m., the fair will offer a wide variety of workshops for all ages, from children’s activities to sessions focused on music and emotions, health education and seasonal cooking.
The micro-talks, scheduled from 11:30 am, will address key issues for the future of the Pitiusas countryside. Among them, topics such as
The festive atmosphere will continue with the popular ecological paella -vegetarian or with chicken- served at 14:00 hours, followed by the musical performance of «Pep Còsmic i els Verros de Balàfia» at 15:00 hours, which will liven up the afternoon with a repertoire of local roots.
One of the most anticipated moments will be the solidarity raffle of organic lots donated by farmers on the island, which will take place at 16:30 hours. The day will close at 18:00 hours, putting an end to a day dedicated to strengthening the bond of the community with its territory.
The fair is established as an opportunity to learn about the work of organic producers, promote responsible consumption and enjoy an authentic rural environment that celebrates the identity of the Pitiusas.
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]]>La entrada IV Organic Agriculture Fair of Ibiza and Formentera se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>Time: From 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: Area next to the Church of San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo will host the fourth edition of the Ecological Agriculture Fair of Ibiza and Formentera, a day dedicated to «Agricultural Biodiversity and the promotion of sustainable practices in the field pitiuso. The event is organized by the APAEEF (Association of Ecological Agriculture Producers of Eivissa and Formentera) with the collaboration of the City Council of San Juan.
From 10:30 am there will be free workshops for all ages on seeds, health, seasonal cooking and children’s activities. At 11:00 a.m., the 30-minute micro-talks on biodiversity, invasive species and endemic birds will begin.
At 14:00 a popular paella (vegetarian or chicken) will be served, followed by live music by Pep Cósmic i els Verros de Balàfia at 15:00. The day will end with a charity raffle of organic products at 4:30 pm and the official closing at 6:00 pm.
A must for those who want to discover, support and enjoy the agricultural and ecological wealth of Ibiza and Formentera.
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]]>La entrada The Govern declares health emergency for bluetongue in Ibiza and Formentera se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>As reported by the Government in a statement, the doses of serotype 3 will be administered in parallel to the planned campaign, inoculating the whole of the Pitiusan herd.
«A single very localized case has been detected, and we do not want to generate unnecessary alarms,» explained the Director General of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development, Fernando Fernandez, who confirmed that the outbreak has already been registered in the Veterinary Health Alert System (RASVE).
The resolution declaring the health emergency in the Pitiusas will be published this Tuesday in the Official Bulletin of the Balearic Islands (BOIB). The measures will be equivalent to those adopted in Mallorca, where the first positive serotype 3 was reported in early October.
In Mallorca, the vaccination campaign against serotype 3 is progressing «at a good pace», according to data from the Government. Until November 5, 79% of the sheep census in the priority radius of 10 kilometers is already fully immunized. In the island as a whole, the percentage reaches 55.7% of sheep and 30% of cattle.
Fernandez stressed that the vaccination strategy has slowed the spread of the disease, with 82% of the outbreaks concentrated in the west of the island and only 14 of the 80 cases in the eastern part.
In addition, at the end of October the second year of vaccination of serotype 8 was launched throughout the archipelago. In Mallorca, 33.7% of the sheep population of the livestock health defense groups (ADS) has been vaccinated, while in Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera the campaign began this week and now reaches 7% of the total population.
No outbreak of serotype 8 has been detected in the Balearic Islands this year. If the situation remains stable, the Government will be able to request the European Union to declare a bluetongue-free zone for this serotype in 2026.
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]]>La entrada Organic farming workshop for children in Formentera – Inscriptions se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>During the sessions, which will take place on Saturday mornings (from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. and from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m.), participants will learn how to prepare the soil, sow, transplant and care for crops such as strawberries, promoting respect for nature and healthy eating.
Registrations can be made from November 6 to 13 through the Oficina Virtual de Atención Ciudadana (OVAC) or in person at the OAC, at Carrer de Ramon Llull, 6.
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]]>La entrada Registration for the children’s workshop on organic farming in Formentera is open. se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>The workshop, aimed at children between the ages of 5 and 12, will begin on Saturday, November 15, 2025 and will last until June, under the guidance of Azahara Torres Ibáñez.
Participants will be organized in two mixed groups, regardless of age, and will work in the garden on Saturday mornings, from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. (first group) and from 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. (second group).
During the course, the children will learn how to prepare the soil, prepare seedbeds and carry out sowing and transplanting, with the aim of obtaining their first harvests in the spring. They will also cultivate fast-growing species, such as strawberries, which allow them to see results in a short time and maintain the motivation of small farmers.
As a final touch, a special day of cooking and family sharing will be held, where families will be able to share and taste the fruits of the children’s labor, turning the experience into a true celebration of the land and sustainability.
Registrations can be made from November 6 to 13 through the Oficina Virtual de Atención Ciudadana (OVAC) or in person at the Oficina de Atención Ciudadana (OAC), located at Carrer de Ramon Llull, 6.
Participation is completely free, and the Consell encourages families to take advantage of this opportunity for young people to learn, in a fun and practical way, to take care of the environment and enjoy contact with nature.
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