Events

Avocado cultivation continues to grow in Spain thanks to the professionalization of the sector. The 4th Avocado Technical Conference, organized by the Interempresas Group and TROPS, will cover topics such as the evolution of the Avocado and Mango Interprofessional Association, plant health, and cultivation in Levante. The development of digital solutions in the agricultural sector will also be addressed. This year, the event will be held in the Valencian Community, one of the country's main production areas. The Port of Valencia facilities will bring together industry professionals to discuss the profitability and potential for crop improvement, as well as facilitate the establishment of key market contacts. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On April 29 , the Mogollón farm, located in La Rinconada (Seville) , will host a demonstration event organized by the Andalusian Regional Government 's Demofarm project. The event will focus on the digitalization of citrus farms , showcasing technologies applied to crop management and monitoring. The day will begin with a presentation by the Demofarm Andalucía (Tragsatec) technical team, followed by a field visit where various tools used in citrus production will be demonstrated, including: Digital traps for fruit flies Monitoring the irrigation network Temperature, humidity and electrical conductivity sensors in soil and plants Satellite platform and management software Trunk and fruit dendrometers for monitoring crop development The activity will feature the participation of Daniel Esquivel , technician at Finca Mogollón (CRESCASA), along with the Demofarm Andalucía team. A key meeting to learn firsthand about advances in precision agriculture and sustainable management in the citrus sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Within the framework of the PITAMED Operational Group ( Sustainable cultivation of pitaya in Spain) , the next Presentation Day of the PITAMED Operational Group has been announced, which will take place next Wednesday, April 23, 2025 , in the ICIA Auditorium (Finca “Isamar” – Carretera de El Boquerón s/n, Valle Guerra – La Laguna). This event aims to showcase the activities and progress of the PITAMED Operational Group, which focuses on innovation for pitaya cultivation in Mediterranean environments . Researchers and experts from various organizations will participate, addressing key topics such as crop management, water and nutritional demand, pruning, post-harvest management, and new applied technologies. It is aimed at technicians, researchers, producers, and all those linked to the sector. Attendance is free, but requires prior registration. REGISTRATION

Citrus Connect , the first international event that unites innovation, tradition and community in a unique celebration of citrus wealth, will take place in Palma del Río , in the heart of the Guadalquivir Valley, on March 25 and 26, 2025 . Organized in two days, the first one theoretical and the second one practical, it is aimed at producers and expert technicians interested in learning about innovations and good practices in the citrus sector and at company representatives looking for new business opportunities. Citrus Connect 2025 Goals Knowledge Exchange: Through technical workshops and field demonstrations, Citrus Connect seeks to promote the exchange of knowledge among industry professionals. Practical Training: A complete program that includes lectures and guided tours of farms, providing practical training from leading professionals. Collaboration and Networking Space: A unique environment where producers, technicians and companies can establish relationships, share progress and explore synergies. Platform for Companies: An opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, connecting directly with their audience and expanding their visibility. Details of the meeting on citrus innovation Day 1: Technical Day Location: Coliseum Theatre A high-level technical day will be held at the majestic Coliseo Theatre , where tradition and innovation intertwine. Here, technicians, scientists and institutions of national and international renown will share the latest developments and trends in the citrus sector. This day will be full of enriching debates and innovative solutions that will lay the foundations for a sustainable future in the industry. Day 2: Demonstration Day Location: Moratalla Palace The second day will offer a hands-on experience in the historic Moratalla Palace and its surroundings. The technical sessions will continue with demonstrations in citrus farms, where innovative solutions will be applied directly in the field. This environment, rich in history and beauty, is the ideal place to connect theory with practice and immerse yourself in the essence of citrus growing.

Technical workshops on tropical fruit cultivation: mango, avocado, pitaya. On Saturday the 22nd, a field visit will take place to a farm in Almuñécar that produces custard apples, avocados, and mangoes. Basic information: Date: March 20-22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: House of Culture Auditorium, 18690, Almuñécar, Granada Organized by: Granada + Association , Almuñécar Town Hall Funded by: Andalusian Government – European Union REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

The "5 a day" Association is holding its 17th "5 a day" Professional Conference under the motto "Transforming the consumption of the future: health, fruit and vegetables". The event will take place in Madrid, on March 7 at 9:30 a.m., at the Mercamadrid Administrative Center. All sectors of the agri-food sector are invited to a day full of knowledge, networking and new opportunities.

Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government in collaboration with Fresón de Palos , the Demofarm demonstration day on "Demonstration and dissemination of tools for digital transformation in strawberries" will take place on March 6 at the Andalusian Cooperative Society Santa María de La Rábida, Fresón de Palos. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Once again, the fruit conference will be held, focusing on sustainable apple production and featuring presentations by leading international experts in the sector. The talks will cover key aspects such as the role of chill hours, the latest innovations in plant material, improving fruit quality and control strategies for Halyomorpha halys and Glomerella. This is a relevant opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and share experiences with other professionals in the sector. Part of the information corresponds to the demonstration activity “ClimaFruit: Effects of climate change on apple and pear cultivation in Catalonia throughout the 21st century”, an activity co-financed by the EU through intervention 7201 of PEPAC 2023-2027. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Aimed at production companies and ETTs that want to know more about how to improve field processes, the event will focus on digitalization and advanced solutions to optimize irrigation, data management and efficiency in the sector. PROGRAM 10:00: Welcome Coffee 10:30: Opening of the event 10:40: Shared Data Space, the future of agriculture . Anna Gras - UPC. 11:10: Success story: Digital transformation . Nuria Izquierdo - Summer Fruit. 11:30: New developments in 2025. Albert Duaigües - RawData. 12:00: Efficient cultivation, from irrigation to frost protection . Regaber. 12:30: Success story: Comprehensive digitalization of an agricultural operation . Eduard Obis - Vegga 13:00: Closing of the event. 13:15: Vermouth & Networking.

We inform you about the Technical Conference on “Demonstration and dissemination of tools for digital transformation in Citrus”, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development. Date: January 14, 2025 Time: from 9:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Location: Finca Mogollón, La Rinconada (Seville) Location: https://goo.gl/maps/GEM25VuftCz44g9h7 Limited places. Registration is required. PROGRAM REGISTRATION

PROGRAM: 11:30 a.m. - Welcome and presentation of the project Sandra Lobon 11:50 a.m. - Potential of grazing in almond plots in the Matarraña and Bajo Aragón regions. Effect of grazing on soil quality. Ramon Isla 12:10 h - Description of weed species according to the management of plant cover in almond crops. Alicia Cirujeda and Gabriel Pardo 12:30 h - Quality of forage from groundcovers in almond crops for animal feed. Quality of almonds. Sandra Lobon 12:45 h - Perception, attitudes and predisposition of farmers and ranchers towards the introduction of grazing as a management practice in woody crops. Isabel Casasus 1:00 p.m. - Final conclusions, debate and future collaborations. 1:30 p.m. - End of the day and aperitif You can also contact us by email citateruel@cita-aragon.es or by phone 978 641 645

On December 10, 2024, at the University of Huelva, the HIDRONUT_SAT Operational Group (GO) “Application of high-resolution satellite images from the Copernicus program in the management of nutrition and irrigation in citrus crops” will present its objectives and progress during the ATTENTIA project Dissemination Day. This meeting will feature the researcher from the University of Huelva, Alberto Zabalo and Carlos Chacón, from the Department of Field – PRL – García Carrión 1.890 SL, members of the HIDRONUT Operational Group , to bring together objectives and advances deployed in this initiative. It should be noted that through this innovative initiative, the Andalusian citrus sector will have access to new digital tools to optimize water and nutrient management, and improve decision-making for the economic and environmental sustainability of producers and industry, improving traceability and transparency in transactions between the links in the production chain. GO HIDRONUT is formed by García Carrión 1890 and the Campus of International Excellence in Agro-Food Consortium (ceiA3) together with the research group ' Integrated management of agricultural and natural resources | AGR-227 ' of the University of Huelva, with the collaboration of the Association for Rural Development of Western Andévalo-Adrao. GO HIDRONUT is funded by European Agricultural Funds for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Junta de Andalucía in the call for the Operation of Regional Operational Groups of the European Partnership for Innovation in Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP AGRI) of 2022

The VII AGROCISTUS Technical Conference will take place on December 4 in Fraga (Huesca)

IN-PERSON session in which we will present the IRRIGATE-DSS Operational Group, which aims to develop a digital tool for the management of avocado irrigation in Andalusia according to water availability.

Program: 09.15 h Opening and welcome ceremony. Yolanda Preciado Moreno. Mayor of Alfaro. 09.30 h Pear rootstocks for efficient production in the face of current problems: rising costs and climate change. Dr. Ignasi Iglesias. Technical & Development Manager at Agromillora. 10.15 a.m. Comparison of dryland cultivation of self-rooted almond trees versus traditional cultivation. Carlos Marzo. INTIA researcher. Government of Navarra 10.45 a.m. Varietal innovation and breeding methods in apple trees. Albert von Sontagh. Feno Kons. GmbH/Scarl. 11.30 a.m. Coffee break 12.15 h The Food Chain Law in the fruit sector. José Ignacio Fernández Alcázar. Head of the Food Chain and Statistics Department. Government of La Rioja. 12.45 h Training systems and their management to reduce costs and improve quality in pear trees. Antoni Monturiol. Fruiture Advisors. 13.30 h Discussion and questions. Moderated by: Juan Antonio Elguea Blanco. Crop Protection Section Technician. Government of La Rioja. 14.00 h Closing ceremony. Noemí Manzanos Martínez. Regional Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Affairs and the Environment. Open event, no prior registration required.

The Plant Health and Certification Service is the technical unit that carries out the functions of control and certification of seeds and nursery plants, the management of surveillance and control plans for plant pests and diseases, the marketing and use of phytosanitary products and their evaluation, and technical advice to the production sector on plant health and seed production.

Training activities. Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Tenerife Island Council.

The VIII Technical Forum on Plant Health organized by the Center for Plant Health and Certification will take place on November 28 in the Auditorium of the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of Zaragoza

Technical Conference "Results obtained in the study of fertigation in strawberry, raspberry and blueberry crops. Campaign 23/24" (IFAPA Huelva, November 28, 2024) in which the book " Strawberry varieties in Huelva: a century of history (1923-2023)" will also be presented.

On October 29, the Demofarm technical conference will be held in Andalusia, focusing on "Digital transformation tools in citrus." The event will offer participants a practical overview of the latest technologies applied to citrus cultivation , with a guided tour of Finca Mogollón , where innovative monitoring and sensor solutions have been implemented to optimize water management and pest control. Digital tools for citrus cultivation Technologies to be presented include irrigation network monitoring, digital traps for the detection of Ceratitis Capitata , soil and plant sensors, and the use of satellite imaging platforms . The Demofarm Andalucía technical team, together with Tragsatec , will guide attendees throughout the day, explaining how these tools work and their benefits for more efficient management of farms. The day will end with an assessment of the implementation of these technologies by Daniel Esquivel, a technician at CRESCASA's Finca Mogollón, who will share his experience in the digitalization of citrus cultivation. This event is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about the new digital tools that are transforming the citrus sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION until October 28th.