Events

On May 8, Brussels will host the "Vision for Agriculture and Food" Conference at The Square. Under the theme "Shaping the Future of Agriculture and the Agri-Food Sector," the event will bring together key stakeholders from the European agri-food sector, civil society, rural communities, and policymakers. The conference aims to strengthen consensus around the vision for the future of EU agriculture and its roadmap, discuss key initiatives, and collaborate on the future direction of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) beyond 2027. Plenary sessions will be streamed online without registration. The "Vision for Food and Agriculture" initiative seeks to ensure the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector by ensuring a stable food supply in the EU. It is based on the report of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture and consultations with the European Agriculture and Food Council. The event will take place at La Plaza, Mont des Arts, Brussels, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (CEST). Wide participation, both in person and online, is expected for this key event for the future of European agriculture. Social media: #EUAgriVision | @euagrifood

The General Subdirectorate of Innovation and Digitalization of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is organizing the information session: "Aid for the preparation and execution of innovation projects of general interest by supra-regional operational groups of the European Innovation Partnership in agricultural productivity and sustainability (AEI-Agri), within the framework of the Strategic Plan for the CAP of Spain (PEPAC)", which will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at 11:00 a.m., in the Auditorium of the Palacio de Fomento (MAPA) behind closed doors and will be streamed on the PAC Network channel and the AKIS Advisors Platform YouTube channel. This event will feature key information on both Royal Decree 366/2023, of 16 May , which establishes the regulatory framework for granting cooperation subsidies for the preparation and execution of innovation projects of general interest carried out by supra-regional operational groups of the European Partnership for Innovation in Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (AEI-Agri) , and the 2025 call for these grants and their application forms . In addition, time will be set aside to address the most common questions from potential applicants that have been previously received via email at idiagri@mapa.es . The event can be followed via streaming on the RedPAC channel. For any questions, please write to the following email address: idiagri@mapa.es . PROGRAM OF THE DAY

Next Monday, April 29 , from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. , the webinar "Predictive models to support decision-making in pest and disease control in crops" will take place. This free online event will bring together leading experts in plant health and technologies applied to the agri-food sector. Organized by the Cajamar Experience Center , this digital event aims to demonstrate how the use of mathematical models and predictive tools can improve phytosanitary management on farms, helping to reduce the number of treatments, anticipate risks, and optimize available resources , in line with more sustainable and efficient agriculture. A program with industry leaders The event will be opened by Carlos Baixauli Soria , Director of the Cajamar Experience Center, who will also moderate the final panel discussion. The program includes three main presentations: 4:40 p.m. – Ángel Plata Sánchez , R&D Technician at Tragsa, will present how degree-day models can optimize insect pest management by adjusting treatments to the most effective times. 5:00 PM – Antonio Vicent Civera , Unit Head at IVIA, will discuss the use of epidemiological models for controlling fungal diseases in fruit trees, showing practical examples of their application in the field. 5:20 p.m. – Miguel Martínez Ramón , Digital Product Manager at Agrigenio Spain, will talk about Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their key role in present and future agriculture. The event will conclude with a panel discussion at 5:40 p.m. , where the three speakers will exchange views on the challenges and opportunities of digitalization in crop protection, moderated by Carlos Baixauli. Open enrollment The webinar is aimed at farmers, technicians, cooperatives, agri-food companies, and those interested in agricultural innovation. Registration is free and is now open through Cajamar's Plataforma Tierra website. REGISTRATION

Next Tuesday, April 29th at 1:00 p.m. , Eatex Food Innovation Hub and the National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA) are organizing a new webinar in the EATEX FUTURE BITES series, focused on one of the concepts that is generating the most interest in the agri-food sector: Clean Label . Through a fast-paced and straightforward program, this online event will give you an in-depth look at what "clean label" really means, how regulations are evolving, and what opportunities it opens for product and process innovation. Agenda: What is Clean Label? Key regulatory aspects Trends and future challenges Projects and strategies to develop clean labels 📣 With the participation of: Laura Gil , Project Manager at Eatex Yvonne Colomer , Executive Director of the Triptolemos Foundation Miriam Caro , Researcher at CNTA 🧠 The session will focus on why Clean Label is more than just a fad : it's a strategic opportunity for producers, processors, and agri-food advisors.

The GO INVASOR-ES - Resilience 4.0 of infrastructure and crops against invasive species program has organized an online outreach event that will take place on April 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The GO INVASOR-ES project seeks to develop advanced technological solutions for the control of invasive alien species (IAS) in water infrastructure, particularly irrigation. This session will address two innovative aspects of irrigation. First, the challenges posed by IAS in these infrastructures will be analyzed, and the progress and initial designs of the main outcome of the GO INVASOR-ES project will be presented: smart dosing stations designed for their effective control. Second, the role of digitalization in irrigation will be explored, and the Smart Green Water project will be presented, promoting innovative solutions based on digitalization for more sustainable and smart irrigation. Agenda: 11:00 a.m. Webinar introduction. Lide Jaurrieta, Project Manager of the Catalan Water Partnership. 11:10 a.m. Keys to understanding invasive alien species (IAS). Nuno Caiola, Eurecat researcher. 11:20 a.m. The problem of IAS from the management of irrigation infrastructure. Miquel Sacrest, General Director of Aigües del Segarra Garrigues. 11:30 a.m. GO INVASOR-ES Project: Resilience 4.0 of infrastructure and crops against invasive species. Javier Bernard/Ángel Martínez of Velaber Consulting. 12:00 p.m. Digital Transformation in Irrigation. David Erice, UPA Technical Office. 12:15 p.m. Smart Green Water Project: Dissemination of innovative solutions and capacity building for smart irrigation. Javier Alejandre, UPA Technical Office. 12:30 p.m. Farewell and closing ceremony. Marisa Fernández, ZINNAE Manager REGISTRATION

Aimed at agricultural advisors in organic farming and at people who already advise in the agri-food sector and would like to specialize in this field, IFOAM Organics Europe has organized the webinar “OrganicAdviceNetwork: Join our European network of organic advisors and learn about our activities” , which will be held on April 24, 2025 , from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (CET) . During this online session, the exchange and training opportunities—both in-person and virtual—available to members of this professional network will be presented. Highlights include: Cross-Country Visits 2025: A total of 15 technical visits organized between March and November, focusing on various agricultural topics. Registration is now open! Basic Course on Organic Farming: Essential training for those looking to begin or deepen their knowledge of the principles of organic farming and expert advice. Available from November 2025. Organic Consulting Competition: An opportunity to showcase innovative and effective consulting services that support organic farmers. Applications are open until April 30, 2025 . More info: info@organicseurope.bio RECORD

EU Circular Talks It is an exchange project of the European Platform of Circular Economy Actors ( ECESP - European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform). Its objective is to encourage interaction and debate on circular economy topics on the platform. Stakeholders initiate topics themselves. These can take various forms: online events—workshops, seminars, debates, or Q&A sessions. Discussions then develop directly through the platform's communication channels. #EUCircularTalks uses all communication channels to inform the community and foster debate on the circular economy. The results of each EU Circular Talk are summarized and published on the ECESP platform. The next event will be a webinar on "Achieving Effective Bio-Waste Management in Europe: Key Factors and Progress One Year After the EU Mandate for Separate Bio-Waste Collection." This webinar, organized by the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, aims to assess the state of separate collection of municipal bio-waste in Europe and discuss the measures needed to drive a true revolution in bio-waste management on the continent. How can policies and economic instruments encourage higher collection rates, improved quality, and ultimately, greater return of organic matter and nutrients to our soils? Program: Status of bio-waste management one year after the separation obligation Reflection on the first anniversary of the bio-waste separation obligation and what to expect in 2025 – DG Environment (to be confirmed) The state of biowaste management in Europe: presentation of the latest BIC/ZWE report – Michele Giavini, Italian Composting Consortium (CIC) Questions and Answers Policy recommendations and good practices from Life BIOBEST LIFE BIOBEST policy recommendations for optimizing the recovery of organic matter and nutrients from municipal bio-waste – Manon Jourdan, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) Effective economic instruments and governance models for the efficient management of municipal biowaste – Gemma Nohales, ENT Foundation Examples of local actors: successful policies and strategies Implementation of municipal biowaste separation through quantitative targets and support for municipalities – Nico Vanaken, OVAM Improving the quantity and quality of biowaste with economic instruments: the Catalan landfill tax and refund system – Francesc Giro, Catalan Waste Agency (ARC) Promoting joint actions to promote the adoption of circular organic fertilizers...

Do you want to discover new opportunities for advisory organizations within the Horizon Europe framework? Then don't miss the next EUFRAS COFFEE BREAK ! April 24th at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. During this session, open to the public, Cluster 6 calls and EU Missions will be explored, analyzing how they can benefit those working in the agricultural, forestry, and rural advisory fields. This event is ideal for professionals who wish to: Learn about the latest European calls for proposals. Strengthen their advisory networks. Learn to correctly interpret financing opportunities. Connect with experts from across Europe REGISTRATION . Mandatory to secure a place.

Objectives: Knowledge of the Spanish water reuse regulations. Risk management, additional requirements, and preventive measures to ensure the safe use and management of reclaimed water. Integrated irrigation management with reclaimed water. Advantages and disadvantages. Mixing water for fertigation. Aimed at: Technicians serving Irrigation Communities and managers of administrations, universities, companies and professionals related to irrigation and the latest technologies applied to agriculture For any questions you may have, please contact us by phone at 913475990 or by email at: bzn-formregadios@mapa.es REGISTRATION | TRIPTYCH

The EU FarmBook platform, in collaboration with CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) , invites you to participate in its upcoming online workshop entitled “Farmers as guardians of water resources” , which will be held on April 14, 2025 , via the Zoom platform. This event will focus on the key role young farmers play in sustainable water management. It will provide a forum for exchange between researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals, and will address the challenges, opportunities, and future needs surrounding responsible water use in agriculture. The workshop will feature: Interventions by experts from DG Environment , Teagasc and the AQUAGRI-KNOW project Real testimonials from young farmers across Europe Discussions on knowledge gaps, the involvement of the agricultural sector, and future water needs A final block dedicated to imagining water resilience in 2050 This meeting is part of the efforts to disseminate the results and best practices of EU-funded projects, with the aim of promoting knowledge transfer and strengthening the mission of the EU FarmBook platform. REGISTRATION

The PigStun* project aims to encourage EU pig slaughterhouses that use high concentrations of carbon dioxide to stun pigs to adopt more welfare-friendly systems by testing the technical specifications and feasibility of four promising alternatives. During this webinar, the following alternatives will be presented: argon reconditioning system, helium system, optimized CAS process, and improved electrical stunning system. A description of the system will be provided, along with the advantages and disadvantages of these alternatives and their impact on the economy, the environment, labor, and animal welfare. During the webinar there will be time for questions and discussion. PigStun is the beneficiary of a grant agreement signed with the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) under the Single Market Programme – Food Strand, aiming to improve pig welfare. The PigStun consortium is comprised of beneficiaries and associated partners from the Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, and Spain, including academic research partners, slaughterhouse equipment developers, and five pig slaughtering companies. Price: Free Limited places REGISTRATION

The Spanish goat sector is experiencing a period of great uncertainty due to fluctuations in goat milk prices and input costs. To maintain profitability, it is essential to optimize efficiency throughout the production chain and have accurate technical information. For this reason, TIERRAS Caprino and Cabraespaña , together with industry associations, are organizing a digital event with experts who will analyze the current situation and offer strategies to improve profitability and efficiency. Despite the challenges, the goat sector has a promising future, supported by the quality of its products and its ability to adapt to new market demands. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The BIODIF Operational Group : biofunctionalization of national strategic crops to improve their competitiveness in the market arises in the context of the Call for Supra-autonomous Operational Groups 2023. This project pursues the biofunctionalization with essential micro/macroelements of three strategic national crops used as food matrices (tomato, corn and olive) for the production of table olives and oil through the application of nanotechnology (nanofertilizers). In this context, the 1st GO BIODIF Webinar will be held on March 31, 2025 : biofunctionalization of national strategic crops to improve their competitiveness in the market , which will be dedicated to the presentation of the project and its members. REGISTRATION

National technical conference to present the results of the MAXI-CoberLEG Operational Group (Maximizing the benefits of cover crops through the selection of winter legume species and crop management), which will take place in person in Pontevedra and online through TEAMS. This initiative responds to a comprehensive approach that combines aspects of agrodiversity, genetic improvement, physiology, production and plant quality, and links them to the techno-economic demands and preferences of both producers and end consumers, to improve through R&D&I actions the competitiveness of a key export sector for the Spanish agri-food economy. The Supra-autonomous Operational Group MAXI-CoberLEG is made up of the Galician Business-University Foundation (FEUGA), Biological Mission of Galicia (MBG-CSIC), the Centre for Soil Science and Applied Biology of Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), the companies Masía el Carmen SL, Bio Varsella SL and the Agricultural Cooperative of Pego, Coop. V., and as subcontracted members the following entities: University of Valencia (UV), Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA), and Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL Program: 16:15 – Welcome to the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Spanish National Research Council (MBG-CSIC); Registration of attendees and delivery of promotional material. 16:30 – Presentation of the MAXI-CoberLEG Supra-autonomous Operational Group Beatriz Calviño Vázquez , Innovation and National Projects Manager at FEUGA 16:40 – Native biodiversity of legumes: lupine and its potential as winter groundcovers Dr. Marta Santalla Ferradás , Scientific Researcher of the Plant Development Genetics Group (DEVOLEG), of the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Higher Council for Scientific Research. 16:55 – Role of winter legume covers in the conservation of natural enemies in citrus Dr. César Monzó Ferrer, Senior Researcher at the Entomology Unit, Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research, Moncada (IVIA). 17:10 – Questions and answers 17:20 – Visit to the experimental test plots and germplasm bank of the seed collections 18:10 – Networking Aimed at farmers, cooperatives, production companies, companies related to increasing citrus productivity, business associations in the sector and clusters, Designations of Origin/Protected Geographical Indication, Public Administrations related to agriculture, the environment and/or rural development, universities, Research Groups and Technology Centres, end consumers and the general public. REGISTRATION

A webinar will be held on March 18th to present the GO PREVINOVIC project , focusing on extensive livestock farming as a tool for fire control and prevention. During the session, which will be broadcast live on YouTube, the initiative's progress since its inception will be discussed. The event will open with the presentation "Extensive Livestock Farming and Fires: The PREVINOVIC Action Plan" by Ana Olaizola, senior lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Environment Sciences at the University of Zaragoza. It will continue with a roundtable discussion entitled "The Commitment of All Stakeholders to Save Our Forest Ecosystems," with the participation of: RAMIRO PALACIOS - Head of Pastoralism and Rural Development at AGROVIDAR Antonio Jesus Garcia - Veterinarian in CorSevilla LETICIA RIAGUAS - Head of R&D+i Oviaragón REGISTRATION

He Observatory of the Digitalization of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector is organizing a series of webinars to analyze the state of robotization in the agri-food sector. The objective of the third session, on March 13, is to learn about the state of robotization in livestock farming , as well as to discuss the current reality of this issue, its benefits and challenges, and future prospects for its adoption. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The supra-regional Operational Group PRERIVID has organised a technical dissemination day that will take place in a hybrid format (in person and online via Microsoft Teams) on 11 March. PROGRAM | IN-PERSON REGISTRATION | ONLINE REGISTRATION

Conference to disseminate the results of GO 4SHEEP, aimed at digitalisation and innovation in order to improve reproduction and fertility through the processing and digitalisation of data processing with artificial intelligence. The following issues will be addressed: R1: SHEEP CLOUD. DEVELOPMENT OF SECURE FEDERA PLATFORM BASED ON DATALAKE WITH ARTIFCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Gradiant R2: MIR DATA ANALYSIS AND BODY CONDITION TO EVALUATE IMPROVEMENTS IN FERTILITY: Agrama R3: DATA ANALYSIS OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MALES BASED ON JUMPING RHYTHM: Assafe R4: DATA ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MALES AND FERTILITY OF LAMBS BASED ON FEEDING: Confelac R5: FERTILITY DATA ANALYSIS BASED ON IMPROVED SEMEN VIABILITY: Agrama R6: DATA ANALYSIS FOR STALLION SELECTION: Assafe

IPMWise is a Decision Support Tool designed for precise and targeted weed control, based on field research conducted over the past six decades. Available for: Alfalfa, Lupine, Barley, Rapeseed, Chickpea, Sunflower, Pea, Broad Bean, Lentil, Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Triticale and Vetch; in this online seminar you will be able to learn how they work. Throughout the Seminar, Professor Montull will present the agronomic bases on which this HATD for Weed Control in Extensive Crops is based.

On February 19th at 6:30 pm , the Madrid College of Veterinarians (C. del Maestro Ripoll, 8, 28006 Madrid) will host the presentation of the results of the EQUIGENOM Operative Group, a key project for the application of genomics in the improvement and selection of the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) and the equine sector in general . This is a project led by the National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE) based on the application of genomics in the equine sector. The presentation will feature prominent figures from the livestock sector, as well as experts in genomics and animal production, who will present the advances achieved and the impact that genomic selection will have on the future of the sector. The results to be presented are based on the development of an economical medium-density (MD) chip (array) that simultaneously allows for the analysis of parentage with SNPs, the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, the detection of economically important traits and genomic selection in the PRE. This advance will facilitate the decision-making of breeders regarding the selection of their breeding stock and represents a significant milestone in the genetic and genomic improvement of the Purebred Spanish Horse and the equine sector. Provisional programme 18:30 h. – Opening. Activities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and application of genomic selection in the livestock sector. Ms. Ana Rodríguez Castaño, Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 18:50 h. – Results of the GO EQUIGENOM. Importance of genomics. Impact on the equine sector and future prospects. Mrs. Arancha Rodríguez Sainz de los Terreros and Mr. Pedro Azor Ortiz, technical director and deputy technical director of the PRE Genealogical Book. 19:25 h. – Towards a New Era in Equine Selection: From Phenotype to Genomic Selection with EQUIGENOM. Ms. Mercedes Valera Córdoba, Professor of Animal Production at the University of Seville. 19:45 h. – Closing. Mr. Gabriel Rodríguez Alarcón, Animal Health Key Account Manager, Thermofisher. Mr. José Luis Urquijo y Narváez, president of the Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS). Mr. José Juan...