Events

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

Once again, it will be a must-attend event and a point of reference for the international gathering of the sector, as well as a broad showcase of the latest machinery and technologies applied to the industry, and an excellent business platform. Once again, it will coincide with the International Exhibition of Machinery and Equipment for Wineries and Bottling ( ENOMAQ ), for Olive Oil Mills and Packaging ( OLEOMAQ ) and for the Brewing Industry ( E-BEER ). The content of the different halls offers important synergies in an unbeatable commercial showcase with the latest in machinery and technology applied to the industry. If you wish, you can exhibit equipment for both the viticulture and olive growing sectors. In this edition, the digitalization of the exhibitors' procedures is maintained, including the pre-registration form , to make this process much easier.

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.

The Catholic Agricultural Cooperative COOP. V. de Cocentaina , in collaboration with the Fira de Tots Sants, Cocentaina City Council , is organizing the fifth International EVOO Forum, Technical Conference and EVOO Competition. For the fifth consecutive year, this event will bring together the Extra Virgin Olive Oil sector for three days in Cocentaina (Alicante). Interesting technical sessions that include round tables and conferences, showcookings and tastings with the interaction of the public and, as a central activity, the International EVOO Competition, whose prizes will be awarded on the third and last day of the event, Friday, January 31, 2025. These awards are given by the prestigious Official Tasting Panel of the Valencian Community in five categories: three awards in the general category and two special awards: for the best organic EVOO and the best EVOO of the Valencian Community. These awards are completed with the recognition of the organization to different personalities or entities for their work in promoting and defending Extra Virgin Olive Oil. On Wednesday, January 29, the "AOVE in feminine: women protagonists in the cooperative economic model" conference will take place, organized by the Association of Women of Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain (AMCAE) and financed by the MAPA. The Cocentaina Cooperative received the Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain Award in 2021, in the Equal Opportunities category. For more information about the International EVOO Competition and/or the event's activities program: oli@elcomtat.com | 699 019 545

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

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.

Within the framework of the First Strategic Plan for Organic Production in La Rioja, the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment is organizing a technical and field workshop: Organic olive grove management. Experimental farm at La Grajera farm , aimed at farmers and technicians. Its objective is to delve into the agronomic management of olive cultivation in organic production: varieties, planting frames, pest and disease management, fertilization, cultural practices, harvesting... The olive grove and the institutional organic oil mill of the La Grajera estate will be visited . The following topics are highlighted among the contents: • Introduction: keys to organic production • Varieties and systems of ecological management • Soil management, fertilization and agronomic practices • Strategies for fighting pests and diseases in organic farming • Collection and transportation The event is free of charge. Places are limited and registration is required to attend. For any questions or clarifications, please contact us at: transferencia.agraria@larioja.org or call 660 93 33 94. REGISTRATION

Fruit Attraction is the meeting point for fruit and vegetable professionals. Fruit Attraction has become the reference commercial tool for the WORLDWIDE marketing of fruit and vegetables . Its capacity to promote global exports in the sector makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, in addition to having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.

On October 4th, at 9:30 am, the DiH Datalife Hub will organize a day together with Kiwi Atlántico to present its digital fruit demonstrator , implemented within the framework of the HIBA+ project . The purpose of this event is to present, at a sector level, an advanced experimental solution for monitoring and managing a kiwi fruit farm in Galicia, which could be applied to other fruit and even vegetable crops. The field day will take place at the farm located in Bonaval – Burgueira , while the talk and lunch will take place at the Nueva Colina – Tomiño hotel. In addition to the presentation of the center and the project, there will be a guided tour of the facilities , where the implemented technology can be observed in operation . The DIH DATAlife Hub is an initiative developed within the framework of the Galician Strategy for Digital Innovation Hubs, promoted by the Xunta de Galicia through the Ministry of Economy, Employment and Industry. PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION

The Andalusian Living Lab is established as an entity aimed at promoting and implementing innovative and sustainable technological solutions aimed at improving the health of olive grove soil. It is part of the European LIVINGSOILL project (Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs) funded with 12 million euros, of which 2 million are destined for Andalusian olive groves. The University of Jaén will be responsible for coordinating this Living Lab, which also includes 15 Andalusian entities with recognised R&D&I activity related to olive growing. The programme for the presentation event includes three round tables that will focus on the following topics: Soil health, challenges and ecosystem services. Innovation projects: Utilization of olive grove by-products within the framework of the circular economy. Pilot experiences of olive oil companies aimed at improving soil health. In addition, a conference will be held on digitalisation in the olive sector.

On September 18, the Cortijo El Puerto farm, located in Lora del Río, Seville , will be the setting for the presentation of the results of the Tic4bio operating group, with an innovative ICT tool designed to improve the efficient management of water and biodiversity in the agricultural sector. This project seeks to integrate digitalization into agri-food processes, optimizing the use of natural resources and promoting sustainability. In this way, decision-making will be favored both to make efficient use of irrigation water and water used in agroindustry, and to calculate the degree of biodiversity on the farm and be able to improve it, responding to the environmental concern and conservation of natural resources of the most demanding market. The event, organised by Ecovalia and other entities in the sector, will begin at 10:00 am with the opening by leading figures in the field of agriculture and innovation. Speakers will include Cristina de Toro Navero , from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development; Álvaro Barrera Fernández , president of Ecovalia; Lola de Toro Jordano , manager of CeiA3; Emilio Camacho Poyato , from the University of Córdoba; Enrique de la Torre Liébana , CEO of Ingeoliva; and Pablo Reina López , responsible for the development of the ICT tool at Dacartec. At 10:30 a.m., Auxiliadora Vecina Jiménez , director of Innovation and Training at Ecovalia, will present the operating group and a documentary showing the development of the project. Later, at 10:45 a.m., researcher Carmen Flores Cayuela from the University of Córdoba will share the results obtained by this innovative project. The day will continue at 11:30 a.m. with a guided tour of the pilot experience, led by Enrique de la Torre , where attendees will be able to see first-hand how the "tic4bio" tool contributes to a more efficient use of water and biodiversity in crops. Finally, at 12:30 p.m., there will be a tasting of Cortijo El Puerto oils and a tasting of organic foods , highlighting local and sustainable products. This event is a key meeting point for professionals in the agricultural sector seeking advanced...

The Union of Farmers and Ranchers of La Rioja (UAGR) has organized a day dedicated to the presentation of the InnovAC-Eco Project , dedicated to studying the presence of phytosanitary residues in olive oils, originating from drifts of applications on other crops, focusing on the herbicidal active ingredient Prosulfocarb. Even if the maximum limits authorized for consumption are not exceeded, their mere presence does represent an impediment to the certification of organic oils , thus reducing their profitability. Technology to prevent drift from phytosanitary treatments Within the framework of this project, a prototype technology capable of detecting product drift in real time has been developed. The work has also served to raise awareness among cereal growers about the drift caused by their treatments. No prior registration is required.