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The 34th edition of IFAMA 2024 Spain is an event organized by the International Federation of Agricultural Management Associations (IFAMA) that includes a Symposium, Case Study Competition and a Business Forum in which ideas and cutting-edge developments are shared on topics such as the evolution and transformation of production, economic competitiveness and sustainability through legislation and social impact. PROGRAM | VIDEO | TICKETS

Technical day to update and implement the concepts of initial validation, verification and re-analysis of the HACCP System (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) CONTENT | INSCRIPTION

How to design and present a successful project will be the focus of this session, which will provide all the details on the call for aid published in the BOE in May 2024 for the financing of the creation or provision of advisory services. The facilities of the School of Industrial Organization (EOI), at the University City of Madrid, host this face-to-face session, which can also be followed online on the EOI YouTube channel from 10:00 a.m. Isabel Bombal , Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training (MAPA) and José Bayón, Director General of the School of Industrial Organization (EOI), will open the day, which will also be attended by Maite Ambrós , Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalization (MAPA); Juan Pedro Romero , Head of the Training and Technology Area, Deputy Directorate General of Innovation and Digitalization (MAPA); and Sergio Gonzalo , Deputy Assistant Director of Market Regulation. Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund OA (FEGA) PROGRAM of the day | REGISTRATION | LIVE STREAMING

On May 16th, the webinar for the presentation of the study “AgriFoodTech Sector. Technologies, products and services for the digital transformation of the Spanish agri-food sector” will take place. The report is based on a survey of 101 companies in the Agri Food Tech sector to gain a deeper understanding of the sector, assessing socio-economic and specialisation aspects. It provides an overview of the development and evolution of technologies and the role they will play in the future of the sector. Among the participants: Isabel Bombal Díaz, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Training of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Manuel Lainez, Director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar. Francisco José Castillo Díaz, from the Earth Platform at the Cajamar Group. Digitalisation in the AgriFoodTech sector: round table To round off the day, the round table discussion “What challenges does digitalisation pose in the agri-food value chain?” will feature Maria Teresa Ambrós Mendioroz (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food), Pablo Coca (CTIC Technology Centre – Gaia X), Anna Barbé (Vall Companys Group); Gustavo Matías Gonzalez, (ISAGRI/AMETIC) and Teresa Carrillo (Balam Agriculture).

During the day, the content of the HORIZON-MISS-2024-SOIL-01 call for proposals for the specific lines of implementation of Living Labs projects will be presented. NATIOONS will provide information and recommendations for launching living labs, taking into account their characteristics, governance and business models. A block of success stories will be organized, with the participation of entities that participate in projects approved in the 2023 call and in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the entities that request it will be able to hold a bilateral meeting with CDTI technicians. Participants interested in holding a bilateral meeting with CDTI technicians during the day of the event (from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) must complete the proposal template or the full proposal (if it has been previously submitted) and send it by email to marta.conde@cdti.es, until May 6 at 10:00 a.m. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION until May 6 | LOCATION

Informative webinar for researchers of the CSIC-COCREA 2024 Call to promote projects with companies facing challenges in agri-food and circular economy REGISTRATION The CSIC COCREA 2024 programme has the specific objective of promoting public-private collaboration through the development of open innovation projects for co-creation and co-development between the CSIC and companies to promote solutions that contribute to a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain and to foster a circular economy. The programme will select 10 CSIC-business co-creation projects and each project will receive a grant of up to €50,000. In the agri-food sector , solutions will be promoted to challenges in the development of agronomic, biotechnological, agroecological, production, processing and conservation innovations that allow increasing the productivity and sustainability of our food systems (both in agricultural, livestock and fishery products); the development of innovative phytosanitary products, biostimulants, biological control agents, pheromones and attractants, and other methods of prevention and treatment of pests and diseases that affect crops of interest; the development of ingredients and functional foods with nutraceutical properties and beneficial effects for the prevention of diseases; or the valorisation of by-products and waste from agricultural industries. In the circular economy , projects will be promoted to contribute to the recovery and reduction of consumption of raw materials, critical materials and the conservation of natural resources, through the development of more efficient chemical processes that minimize the consumption of raw materials and natural resources or that contribute to the recovery of critical materials; the elimination or replacement of harmful compounds in the formulation of products; the development of raw materials from alternative sources to petroleum; systems for recycling, valorization or reuse of waste that is difficult to recycle (mainly for composite materials, plastics, electronic waste, etc.); or efficient technologies for water treatment or soil recovery that allow the increase of these natural resources. In the first phase of the programme, interested companies will present their challenges in the areas mentioned and then CSIC researchers will respond to these business challenges with their ideas for solutions. After holding interest-matching events with meetings between company representatives and researchers, the CSIC-Business teams that are...

In this technical day, different experts will explain what can be done to face the lack of water and how to know the state of the sun and the plant. In addition, different wineries will explain their experience with the use of sensors and technological tools with which they monitor the water status of their crops. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | INFORMATION and CONTACT, María Marhuenda, 667385438, 932223923, mariamarhuenda@gencat.cat

Informative webinar for companies of the CSIC-COCREA 2024 Call to promote projects with companies facing challenges in agri-food and circular economy REGISTRATION The CSIC COCREA 2024 programme has the specific objective of promoting public-private collaboration through the development of open innovation projects for co-creation and co-development between the CSIC and companies to promote solutions that contribute to a sustainable and healthy agri-food chain and to foster a circular economy. The programme will select 10 CSIC-business co-creation projects and each project will receive a grant of up to €50,000. In the agri-food sector , solutions will be promoted to challenges in the development of agronomic, biotechnological, agroecological, production, processing and conservation innovations that allow increasing the productivity and sustainability of our food systems (both in agricultural, livestock and fishery products); the development of innovative phytosanitary products, biostimulants, biological control agents, pheromones and attractants, and other methods of prevention and treatment of pests and diseases that affect crops of interest; the development of ingredients and functional foods with nutraceutical properties and beneficial effects for the prevention of diseases; or the valorisation of by-products and waste from agricultural industries. In the circular economy , projects will be promoted to contribute to the recovery and reduction of consumption of raw materials, critical materials and the conservation of natural resources, through the development of more efficient chemical processes that minimize the consumption of raw materials and natural resources or that contribute to the recovery of critical materials; the elimination or replacement of harmful compounds in the formulation of products; the development of raw materials from alternative sources to petroleum; systems for recycling, valorization or reuse of waste that is difficult to recycle (mainly for composite materials, plastics, electronic waste, etc.); or efficient technologies for water treatment or soil recovery that allow the increase of these natural resources. In the first phase of the programme, interested companies will present their challenges in the areas mentioned and then CSIC researchers will respond to these business challenges with their ideas for solutions. After holding interest-matching events with meetings between company representatives and researchers, the CSIC-Business teams that are...

A webinar with sector experts who will analyze how innovation generates value in food companies. Participants will be able to explore the main innovation models that the sector is applying and in which areas it impacts. Is it possible to innovate in innovation itself? How does this innovation directly affect the bottom line? In addition, experts will reveal the short-term challenges that the industry faces with respect to innovation. INSCRIPTION

Free WEBINAR by Plataforma Tierra in which production regulations in different regions of the world will be discussed, the competitive advantages and disadvantages they generate in the markets, as well as the experts' view of the complex issue of ' mirror clauses '. PROGRAM and participants | REGISTRATION

Presentation of the study Analysis of needs and opportunities associated with the digitalization of the Spanish agri-food sector . This is a qualitative study carried out during the first half of 2023 that included the participation of fifty specialists in agri-food digitalization. REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

Online presentation of the supra-autonomous advisory aid for the digital transition of the agri-food and digital sector within the framework of the Rural Development Information Meetings in which different officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food will present the details of these aids and present the next call focused on advisory services. Success stories will also be presented in the implementation of advisory measures of the digitalization package by the Union of Small Farmers and Ranchers (UPA) and Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain. PROGRAM of the day | LIVE TRANSMISSION

The fifth edition of the European Commission's flagship event European Research and Innovation Days 2024 (Brussels, March 20-21) discusses how we can make Europe greener, fairer and more competitive under a common narrative. The European Research and Innovation Days are an opportunity to discover successful EU-funded research and innovation projects, experience their impact on our society and debate the importance of continuing to invest in research and innovation. On March 21, the topic "A GREENER EUROPE" will be discussed. More information here | PROGRAM | INSCRIPTION

The processes for preparing organic matter for use as fertilizer must allow for sustainable management of crop nutrition, increasing crop productivity . To achieve this, the goal is to maintain or increase organic matter levels, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution by increasing carbon sink capacity, improving soil biodiversity by avoiding contamination by heavy metals and other pollutants, and promoting their management as "living soils." This event will showcase different technologies that allow reducing the environmental impact of preparing organic fertilizer products, with strategies that allow reducing nitrogen losses, such as slurry acidification, composting and biomethanization of waste.

Presentation of a collective work coordinated by experts from the Polytechnic University of Madrid , which highlights the strategic importance of irrigation in technological development, the agri-food economy and environmental sustainability in Spain, highlighting its evolution and future projection. The Webinar is given by: Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain Eduardo Baamonde Noche, President of Cajamar Jaime Lamo de Espinosa, Professor of Agricultural Economics (coord.) Alberto Garrido Colmenero, Polytechnic University of Madrid (coord.)

Water and Food Conference. The urgency of strategies for adaptation to climate change A meeting point in search of technical and scientific solutions for water and food security in the new climate scenario. You can consult the Program by clicking here To follow the online session click here

In recent years, regenerative agriculture has been frequently discussed as a work strategy to improve soil health by recovering its organic matter content and biodiversity. It improves resilience to climate change, sequesters carbon in the soil and expands the ecosystem services associated with agriculture. This webinar will address the advantages of incorporating organic matter into soils , the principles of regenerative agriculture, as well as various examples of its application in our country. We will have the participation of experts who have worked in these areas and have developed specific projects. The webinar, which will introduce regenerative agriculture, is part of a series of sessions to be held in January and February 2024 focusing on soil management practices on farms.

On July 11, 2023, the ceiA3 will hold an online conference where the progress of the Olive Sector Operational Groups in which it participates will be presented and whose target audience is ceiA3 researchers and agents in the olive sector. Among the strategic objectives of the ceiA3, the one that stands out is to promote synergies and collaborative actions between researchers from its member universities and institutions and their interconnection with the sector. Within the Andalusian agri-food sector, one of the strategic sectors is the olive grove and olive oil and the ceiA3 has been energizing innovation ecosystems together with the main representative agents of the sector. Within the framework of the revitalization of actions linked to the EIP-Agri, the ceiA3 consortium participates together with research groups from its universities in innovative projects executed by Operational Groups. Currently, the consortium participates directly together with researchers in 4 innovative projects within the 2020 Call for aid aimed at the operation of Operational Groups of the Junta de Andalucía. The ceiA3 Operational Groups Conference of the Olive Grove Sector aims to promote synergies and interaction between ceiA3 researchers, as well as transfer to the sector to share the progress to date. Organized and participated: CEiA3 organized and GO BIORUMIOLI, GO BIOSUERO, GO CoverOlive and GO TIC4BIO participated Modality: Online (through the ZOOM platform) Date and time: July 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Online registration for assistance: Free. ZOOM registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_76JJxKnBTPaiN32iiB7cEA#/ Complete information and provisional program: See

ONLINE DAY in which the results of the work carried out for the implementation of digital technologies in the agri-food sector will be shown and the presentation of the digital tool DigiMAPA that will favor the interconnection between agrotech companies and end users.

The Ministry of Science and Innovation has published the 2023 call for the National Innovation and Design Awards . The total budget of the awards increases in this edition to 160,000 euros and the call includes, for the first time, the 'Young innovative talent' modality, aimed at people under 36 years of age. These awards are Spain's most important recognition in the fields of innovation and design and distinguish people and entities that have made innovation an indispensable element in the development of their professional strategy and business growth. Likewise, they distinguish professionals and companies that have contributed significantly to increasing the prestige of Spanish design and entities that, incorporating it into their business strategy, have demonstrated that design is a powerful lever of innovation and competitiveness. According to Order CIN/186/2023, of February 21, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of the National Innovation and Design Awards, natural persons with full capacity to act, who can be candidates, may be candidates. They have Spanish nationality or are residents in Spain and legal entities that have at least one permanent establishment in Spain, validly constituted. The following categories are included within the innovation awards: National Innovation Award in the 'Innovative Career' modality, aimed at people with a career of at least fifteen years in which innovation has been one of the relevant characteristics. National Innovation Award in the 'Large Innovative Company' category, aimed at large companies with innovative activity for at least fifteen years. National Innovation Award in the 'Small and Medium Innovative Enterprise' modality, aimed at small and medium-sized companies with demonstrated innovative activity of at least five years. National Innovation Award in the 'Young Innovative Talent' category, aimed at people with demonstrated innovative potential, whose age does not exceed 35 years. National Design Award in the 'Career in Design' category, aimed at design professionals with a career of at least fifteen years of recognized prestige in the sector. National Design Award in the 'Design and Business' modality, aimed at companies that have incorporated design into their business strategy for at least ten years. National Design Award in...