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Within the framework of the Riudoms Hazelnut Fair, on August 6, the technical conference "Approach to regenerative agriculture" will take place, organized by the Department of Climate Action, Food and Rural Agenda of the Generalitat of Catalonia and the College of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Catalonia. Although soil biology has been known for decades, it has only been in recent years that people have become aware of the damage that conventional agricultural practices have caused to the soil. Regenerative agriculture essentially consists of crop management that is very focused on the Restoring soil health with techniques that are not always easy to implement. In order to make progress in soil recovery, the first thing to do is to understand how soils work and know what tools exist. PROGRAM

Every year, the renowned Purple Garlic Fair is held at the Las Pedroñeras Exhibition and Exhibition Centre. This event brings together around 40 exhibitors and attracts around 6,000 visitors interested in the various sectors related to garlic. The sectors represented include all stages of garlic processing and packaging, as well as herbs and medicinal products, phytosanitary products, seeds, marketing and publishing, machinery and equipment for sowing, harvesting, storage, transport, weighing, packaging and conditioning, as well as a variety of agricultural vehicles. Highlights of the Fair The fair features round tables and technical talks that provide valuable information about the sector. Free admission Admission to the fair is free, making it an excellent opportunity to learn and enjoy everything related to purple garlic.

Dolors Villegas Tor , a renowned CSIC researcher at the Aula Dei Experimental Station (EEAD-CSIC), will be in charge of giving the third lecture of the first cycle of CSIC lectures "What do we know about...?" in Jaca , Huesca. Villegas specializes in non-destructive selection methods in wheat, using advanced techniques such as remote sensing of temperature and spectral reflectance. These methods are essential to support genetic selection in wheat improvement programs. In addition, his research is complemented by the study of the natural variability of wheat rusts , particularly in relation to the endemic species present in Spain . The What do we know about...? lecture series allows scientists to share the latest developments in their research, explain their processes and discuss their impact on everyday life. Admission is free until capacity is reached.

Technical conference for the presentation of the DEMO project “BEEFMETALIST – Tool for estimating enteric methane emissions from fattening calves”. Beefmetalist is a practical tool for calculating ruminal methane emissions from fattening calves in our production system using methane meters installed on a commercial farm and a "calculator" application. Gaining competitiveness against environmental taxes The impact of providing these tools is the ability to have more data and knowledge about enteric methane emissions in fattening calves in order to implement nutritional or management strategies that reduce these emissions , while gaining competitiveness against a potential environmental tax . PROGRAM

Workshop on tools to improve biological control of two very important pests in tomato crops, the moth Tuta absoluta and the scab mite Aculops lycopersici . During the workshop, data obtained from two projects in which the IRTA Sustainable Plant Protection Programme participates will be presented. On the one hand, the results of studies carried out within the framework of an Operational Group to promote the use of parasitoids in the management of lepidoptera will be shown. On the other hand, a visit will be made to an experimental greenhouse where, within the framework of the European ADOPT-IPM project , two biological control tools have been integrated to combat the two most important pests affecting tomato crops. PROGRAM

On Friday, July 19 , the book "The challenges of the Spanish pig sector" will be presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), with the participation of Interporc, Cajamar and ADNAgro, and Cooperativas Agroalimentarias. Among others, Eduardo Baamonde Noche , President of Cajamar, Manuel García Lorenzo, President of Interporc, Manuel Lainez Andrés , Director of Innovation and Agri-Food Development at Cajamar, Yolanda Parrilla Hernández , Head of Livestock at COOPERATIVAS AGROALIMENTARIAS, Alberto Herranz Herranz , Manager of Interporc, and José Miguel Herrero Velasco , General Director of Food at MAPA, are expected to attend. Following the presentation of the work, a round table discussion will take place. REGISTRATION

The Vitivinicultural Technical Days - Harvest Assembly 2024 will focus on modernising and making the region's wine industry more competitive, adapting to the new environmental requirements of the CAP and climate and global challenges. Trends such as the decline in global wine consumption and the demand for innovative, lower-alcohol, sweet and sparkling products will be addressed, in order to better align with current and future global markets. The importance of the cooperative model will also be highlighted, promoting the professionalization, commercial integration, internationalization and sustainability of cooperative wineries. Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias Castilla-La Mancha will present an intuitive software to help wineries differentiate the quality of grapes and establish payments based on objective criteria, allowing detailed and segmented queries through a GIS tool, thus improving efficiency and competitiveness in the value chain. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Knowledge transfer day on the Operational Group “Improving nitrogen fertilization in rice cultivation through the use of spectral images (Rice FertiSAT)” , created in 2021. During this event, the motivations and objectives of the project will be detailed and a technical visit will be made to the IRTA pilot test fields in Amposta and another to the commercial pilot test fields . Research for more efficient use of nitrogen fertilizers The objective of this pilot project is to treat the normalized differential vegetation index extracted from satellite image bands and relate it by spectrometry to the nitrogen needs of rice crops in search of a more efficient and rational use of nitrogen fertilizers while achieving optimal yields in rice production in Catalonia. With this relationship, it is intended to establish a suitable and simple methodology to improve fertilization plans, increasing the efficiency in the use of nitrogen fertilizers and reducing the possibility of nitrates being released into the environment outside the crop.

On July 10 at 10:30 a.m. at La Vega Innova , the Digital Innovation Center for the Agri-Food Sector of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food located in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid), the event Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Agriculture: AgrifoodTEF project will be held. Throughout the day, the Spanish node of the European AgriFoodTEF project will be presented, with details about the Spanish satellite participating in the project, along with other innovative projects that apply artificial intelligence in different subsectors of the agri-food sector. The entire event will be broadcast live on streaming and can be followed live on La Vega Innova's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LaVegaInnova 📺 Isabel Bombal, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain, will open the conference. AI and robotics in agriculture and livestock in Spain Following the presentation of the Spanish Satellite of the AgrifoodTEF Project and other innovative projects that take advantage of the benefits of AI, a panel of experts will discuss the potential of AgrifoodTEF and other AI projects to respond to the acceleration needs in data agriculture and robotics in the agricultural and agri-food business sector in Spain. Among the participants, Raffaele Giaffreda stands out, Coordinator of the European AgrifoodTEF project; Rosa Gallardo , Head of the AgrifoodTEF project at the University of Córdoba (UCO) ; and Maite Ambrós , Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalization at the General Directorate of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the MAPA . Technologies to accelerate the development process of agri-food products and services In the afternoon, there will be various workshops in small groups to determine how the project can help speed up the development process of products and services in the agri-food companies of the professionals participating in the event. AgrifoodTEF is a project co-financed by the European Commission through the Digital Europe Programme and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food of Spain. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION The PRESENTATION can be accessed at the following link And in the next one, the full video of the entire...

On Tuesday, July 9, CDTI is organizing a Q&A workshop, aimed at proposal coordinators for the 2024 calls for: Cluster 6 – Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and Environment. Calls 2024 – PHASE 2 Missions – Adaptation to climate change, oceans and waters and soils – Calls 2024 Circular Bio-Based Europe (CBE) Partnership – Call 2024 It will be a face-to-face event, in which, following the structure of the Horizon Europe evaluation criteria (excellence, impact and quality and efficiency of implementation) and the structure of the template, participants can ask the National Contact Points (NCPs) any questions they may have when preparing their proposals in each of these sections. Proposals until July 1st Participants must send a draft of their proposals to the email address lydia.gonzalez@cdti.es with a deadline of Monday 1 July (at 12pm). Only those who have previously submitted their proposals will be admitted to the workshop. One participant will be admitted per coordinated proposal and the participation of a second participant will be considered, depending on the applications received. In the afternoon or after the workshop, the NCPs will arrange bilateral meetings with the participants to discuss their proposals and clarify any questions they may have. Program 9:30 – 9:40 Opening of the workshop. Objectives and operation. 9:40 – 10:20 1.-The evaluation process and the evaluator's vision. Ana Tardón (NCP Cluster 6 – CIEMAT) and evaluator (pending confirmation) Questions from participants. 10:20-10:40 2.- Part A of the proposal. Marta de Diego (NCP Cluster 6 and Spanish Representative in the JU Circular Bio-based Europe (CBE)- CDTI) Questions from participants. 10:40-11:05 3.- Excellence section. Lydia González (NCP of Cluster 6 and the Climate Change Adaptation Mission) Questions from participants. 11:05-11:35 COFFEE BREAK 11:35-12:00 4.- “Impact” section of the proposal. Juan Carlos García (Cluster 6 Delegate and NCP Mission for Oceans, Seas and Inland Waters - CDTI) Questions from participants 12:00-12:40 5.- Rules of participation. Legal and financial matters. Cascading financing. Gustavo García Turiño (NCP of legal and financial matters – FECYT) Questions from participants. 12:40-13:05 6.- Section on “Quality and efficiency in implementation” Marta Conde (NCP Cluster 6 and...

The second edition of the demonstration day "Variable dosing equipment for phytosanitary products" will take place on July 9th at Finca La Grajera . Organized by the Government of La Rioja , the event will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will continue with a field demonstration of the phytosanitary application equipment. Issues such as: Monitoring and management of variable dosage treatments CAP aid. Management of agricultural inputs using variable dosing technologies. Aimed primarily at farmers and industry experts, the event has limited capacity, so registration is mandatory. It will be taught by technicians from the Agricultural Production Service and the Income Assistance Service and SIGC . REGISTRATION

The Technical Conference organized by the Agrarian Technological Institute of the Junta de Castilla y León ( ITACyL ) and the Wine Technology Platform ( PTV ) aims to highlight innovation in the wine sector . During the day, experts and specialists from ITACyL, CDTI and representatives of wineries will give various presentations on innovative projects and two round tables on innovation in the sector and the opportunities for public and public financing of innovation for the wine sector. PROGRAM | FREE REGISTRATION | Location | Event information and contact : comunicacion@ptvvino.com

The report “ What matters is milk: Roadmap for a dairy sector that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable ” will be presented on July 4 in Madrid. Promoted by the Interprofessional Láctea ( InLac ), the study has been coordinated by Professor Manuel Laínez Andrés and lays the foundations for a more sustainable future for the Spanish dairy sector, highlighting global environmental sustainability objectives, aligned with the European strategy “From farm to table”. It also includes commitments to progress and a set of indicators to quantify them. To give visibility to the initiatives that are already being carried out in the sector to promote sustainability, a spot called “ Sustainable without knowing it ” has been created, which will be shown during the day, as part of a new communication campaign by the interprofessional. The event will bring together a large number of stakeholders from the dairy sector, from suppliers of raw materials for animal feed to livestock farmers, members of leading cooperatives and the processing industry. José Miguel Herrero, Director General of Food at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), is expected to participate in the opening of the event, which will end with the round table “Sustainability in the dairy sector: one step further”, moderated by Fernando Moraleda, Director of the Food Office of LLYC. PROGRAM

On July 3, the conference "Models of international transfers: university and business" will take place, which is part of the EIV-UPM 2024 activities program at the Boadilla del Monte Campus. The transfer and collaboration between science and business is one of the main weaknesses of the Spanish STI system, but also one of the greatest opportunities for progress. The university must establish the basic foundations to promote transfer and collaboration in the Science and Innovation System. For this reason, the UPM is organizing this event, which will be completed with two round tables on the following topics: International Transfer Models. International Experiences University - Company FREE REGISTRATION

In-person and online congress where technicians and farmers will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the image that society has of the beef cattle sector and what levers should be activated to reverse preconceived ideas. Streaming of the Congress PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | LOCATION | CONTACT: congresointernacionalvacuno@gmail.com

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.

Startbec is the MAPA and AINIA programme for the design and implementation of measures to encourage the development of technology-based startups in the field of bioeconomy. The aim is to promote innovative value chains linked to the agri-food sector, support entrepreneurship, and invest in talent. During the StartBEC DemoDay, experts in the field will discuss the many opportunities offered by the bioeconomy, and the protagonists of the program will be introduced: companies, experts, researchers and students who are part of this first edition of StartBEC. INFORMATION DOSSIER | REGISTRATION | Contact, startbec@ainia.es

The 62nd edition of the Feria Nacional del Campo (National Countryside Fair) will begin on June 26 in Manzanares. It is a meeting point for the sector with more than 42 million euros in merchandise on display and a program of more than forty activities including technical conferences, tastings of agricultural and food products, workshops and competitions, with the participation of more than 204 exhibitors. Opening and activities Fercam will open its doors at 10:00 on Wednesday 26 June, with the official opening at 11:30. During the five days of the fair, visitors will be able to enjoy a varied and attractive programme for all audiences. The technical conferences, organised by agricultural companies and associations, will address topics such as: Mobility Innovation and digitalization Resource optimization. Tastings of agricultural and food products are also a common attraction and are in high demand by the public. Children's Prizes and Activities The National Countryside Fair will award prizes to the best agricultural and food products in the wine, Manchego cheese and olive oil competitions. For the little ones, Fercam offers activities such as 'Livestock for a day', 'Chefs for a day', a children's honey tasting and a healthy breakfast. This year, Repsol is presenting new free workshops for all ages, such as agroecological urban gardens, building wind generators, composting and building solar cars. Fercam timetables 2024 Fercam 2024 will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 June. On Sunday 30 June, the fair will open only in the morning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PROGRAM | EXHIBITORS

The Olive Oil World Congress is an event that will bring together the main speakers worldwide in each subject to enhance olive oil and transmit its benefits to society through the following objectives : Bring together professionals in the sector and promote the transfer of knowledge about this product in all links of the production chain. Study success stories and the best marketing and sales tools that will help the sector improve its commercial effectiveness. Address in depth the production, research and marketing of olive oil. DOSIER | REGISTRATION | Information and contact 917217929 info@oliveoilwc.com

Professionals from all over the world and expert speakers will present the latest scientific advances in all areas of poultry farming. The Congress will also feature a space for trade exhibitions, as well as satellite conferences for scientific dissemination by the most active companies in the European poultry sector. SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM | Registration | Location | Information and contact 34 963 528 181 | info@epc2024.com