Events

The Zafra Spring Fair, held from April 4th to 6th, will once again feature cattle. The three-day fair will feature exhibitions and sales of select livestock, three technical sessions, dressage and western competitions, official auctions, and other leisure activities. CONTACT | PROGRAM

The Agroecosistema Foundation is organizing the 9th edition of the Agroecological Meeting , which will be held on Thursday, April 3, in the Albacete municipality of Almansa. Event for the agricultural and livestock sector in Spain.

Organized by the Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) as part of the FIGAN fair, a GO SMARTFARMRANI workshop will take place on March 27 in Hall 3: Precision Livestock Farming to Increase the Sustainability and Resilience of Extensive Farms with Native Breed Suckler Cows.

Under the title "From the farm to the cloud: technology at the service of sectoral challenges," the Spanish Association of Beef Cattle Producers (ASOPROVAC) has organized a technical workshop within the framework of the International Fair for Animal Production (FIGAN), at the Zaragoza Fair. PROGRAM

Next Tuesday, March 25, at 11:00 a.m., the PROVACUNO stand at FIGAN (Hall 6, Stand CD 31-36) will host the presentation of the SECUESVAC Operational Group , an innovative project focused on optimizing carbon sequestration in agricultural soils associated with beef production in Spain. Javier López, director of PROVACUNO , the entity representing the project, will be in charge of explaining the objectives and progress of SECUESVAC, which seeks not only to contribute to climate neutrality by 2050, but also to preserve the rural environment where beef production takes place. The SECUESVAC Operational Group is 100% funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, within the framework of the National Strategic Plan for the CAP (PEPAC) 2023-2027. The project's total investment amounts to €548,889.40, and the Directorate-General for Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training (DGDRIFA) is the managing authority for the aid. It is recommended to confirm attendance to facilitate the organization of the event.

The 17th edition of the International Fair for Animal Production ( FIGAN ) will take place from March 25 to 28, 2025 at the Feria de Zaragoza facilities. FIGAN aims to become the meeting point for the livestock sector in the Iberian Peninsula once again. At the last edition, 987 exhibiting companies presented the most outstanding technological innovations , in 77,083 m2 of surface area. Among the main attractions of FIGAN 2025: An outstanding selection of pure breeds Various competitions and exhibitions Genetics Health Feeding Equipment Aquaculture A prominent presence of the equine sector

This event will focus on the study of the current management of the Asturian and Galician milk production system, considering the joint analysis of the farm and the value chain, which will allow the selection of the best practices associated with the different types of farms. Discussion and sharing of information on the weaknesses, threats, strengths and opportunities of livestock farms. Discussion and sharing of the most relevant production, environmental and social indicators. About the CLIMALACT Task Force The CLIMALACT project aims to identify and standardise farm/landscape/value chain management practices associated with the “CLIMALACT” brand and to provide, through co-creative processes (multi-actor methodologies), idiotypes of dairy agri-food systems in Asturias and Galicia based on the calculation of simple sustainability and climate neutrality indicators in order to achieve transparency in farm and value chain management and continuous improvement of sustainability.

The first informative day for livestock farmers of the GESVAC 4.0 Operational Group will take place on March 7 - Phase 2 at the IMIDRA La Chimenea estate in Aranjuez (Madrid). Program: 12:00 Presentation of the day 12:15 IMIDRA Activities Santiago Moreno Alcalde (Head of the IMIDRA Livestock Research and Improvement Area) 12:30 Testing within the Limousin Breeding Program Francisco Javier García Calvillo (Technical Director of the Spanish Federation of Limousin Breeders) 13:00 New developments in the GESVAC 4.0 platform José Luis Tejeda (ICT Department of the Confederation of Spanish Frisian Associations) 13:30 Meat quality through ultrasound Nicolás Escartín (HUMECO Veterinarian) 14:15 Spanish wine

Meat Attraction, organised by IFEMA MADRID and ANICE, is a leading trade fair in the meat sector, providing an essential platform for operators, exhibitors and buyers. With a focus on marketing, innovation, quality and knowledge, Meat Attraction 2025 seeks to promote international business activity and encourage training and interaction between meat industry professionals.

The BOVIEX 4.0 Operational Group: “Technological improvement in extensive cattle production in Spain” is organizing its final day of presentation of results , during which the partners and subcontractors of the project will present the achievements and progress obtained, as well as the conclusions derived from its execution, which are expected to be of great interest to the livestock sector. This Operational Group was created for the technological improvement in extensive cattle production in Spain.

Madrid's local producers' market is held on the first Saturday of every month at the Casa de Campo Fairgrounds in Madrid. Local products from producers in the Community of Madrid. Oils, Vegetables, Legumes and Vegetables, Meats, Sausages, Dairy Products, Cheeses, Sweets, Bread, Drinks, Craft Beers, Gourmet Products, Organic Foods, Vegan Foods, etc. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free admission Location: Agricultural Chamber of the Community of Madrid. Puerta del Angel Walk, 4 – Casa de Campo Fairgrounds Event dates: Sat 1 Feb 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 1 Mar 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 5 Apr 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 3 May 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 7 Jun 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 5 Jul 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 6 Sep 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 4 Oct 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 1 Nov 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 6 Dec 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The fourth of these talks focuses on the E-LocalHUB Operational Group. Digital technological innovations to improve the commercial competitiveness of extensive livestock farming and promote short distribution circuits. The planned program is as follows: 12:00 : Presentation of project objectives – Teresa Antoñanzas, RFEAGAS technical department. 12:10 : From the Field to the Screen: Opportunities and challenges of e-commerce for our breeds – Jose M. Perea (UCO) and Fernando Lianes (Teckpyma). 12:30 : Native breeds on labels: A gateway to responsible consumption – Rosa Díez, Deputy Director General of Livestock Production Resources at MAPA. ZOOM LINK

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The third of these talks focuses on the SMARTFARMRANI Operational Group. Precision livestock farming to increase sustainability and resilience in extensive farms of native breeds. The planned program is as follows: 12:00 : Presentation of project objectives – Teresa Antoñanzas, RFEAGAS technical department. 12:10 : Evaluation of the environmental sustainability of heifers on extensive farms – Lola Buendía, researcher at the Cajamar Experimental Station. 12:30 : A practical approach to measure the resilience of livestock farms – Daniel Martín Collado and Alicia Prat Benhamou, researchers at CITA de Aragón. ZOOM LINK

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The second of these talks focuses on the Equigenom Task Force. Development of an economical MD Chip for parentage, disease diagnosis, genomic selection in PRE and digital tools for its use. The planned program is as follows: 12:00 : Presentation of project objectives – Juan Mª Gallardo, technical director of RFEAGAS. 12:10 : Genomics: The hidden language of DNA – Arancha Rodríguez Sainz de los Terreros, technical director of the PRE Horse Genealogical Book. 12:30 : Applications and advantages of genomics in the equine sector – Pedro Azor, technical deputy director of the PRE Horse Stud Book. ZOOM LINK

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The first of these talks focuses on the BOVIEX 4.0 Operational Group and is entitled Technological Improvement in the Production of Extensive Bovine Livestock in Spain . The programme is as follows: 12:00 Presentation of project objectives , by Juan Mª Gallardo, technical director of RFEAGAS. 12:10 Extensive cattle farming: Keys to sustainable well-being , presented by Marta Elena Alonso, professor at the Department of Animal Production at the University of León. 12:30 Remote sensing to characterize the spatial and temporal evolution of pastures , with Julio Villodre, PhD in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences from AgriSat Iberia. The day will conclude with a round of questions to encourage the exchange of ideas and perspectives. ZOOM LINK

With the aim of disseminating the advantages of digitalisation in extensive cattle farms , this technical conference will take place on 12 November, which will include an in-person and on-site assessment by the farmer at the La Bellida farm, where different technological solutions have been implemented. In addition, proposals such as the following will be discussed: Digital scale. GPS collars. Tank sensor. Livestock and supplies control chamber. Operations management software. Drinking fountain sensor. REGISTRATION until November 11, 2024

The XXVI Technical Conference on Beef Cattle will be held on October 24 in Alcarràs , organized by the Association of Beef Cattle Farmers of the town . This meeting aims to help farmers in the region to keep up to date in an increasingly complicated market, marked by regulations such as the reduction of antibiotics, the law on livestock manure and the new CAP, which directly affects the sector. Figures such as Joan Talarn Gilabert, president of the Diputació de Lleida, and Ricard Gòdia Companys, president of Asoprovac Nacional, will be present. The event will be notable for its innovative approach , with a change in format and the inclusion of a business motivator, Emili Duró Pàmies, who will address the importance of a positive attitude and resilience in livestock productivity. In addition, key topics will be discussed, such as strategies to deal with market crises and tools to reach consumers, by experts such as Matilde Moro Valentín and Javier López López. This meeting will also analyse the impact of factors such as the entry of SIGE, QIE, and Ecoregimes, as well as the challenges arising from Bluetongue and EHE . The day will culminate with a cocktail debate and lunch, providing a networking space for attendees. PROGRAM

The Subdirectorate General for Innovation and Digitalisation has organised a new webinar of the Observatory of the Digitalisation of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector . With this event, it resumes its series of webinars after the summer break, addressing key issues related to digitalisation in the agri-food sector. The Digitalization Observatory is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in collaboration with the Cajamar Cooperative Group , and is developed thanks to the Next Generation funds from the European Union . The next webinar, entitled "Application of artificial intelligence in animal health monitoring" , will be held virtually on September 25 , from 12:00 to 14:00 . It will delve into the applicability of artificial intelligence systems for monitoring and controlling health in livestock farms, exploring new opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability in the sector. This event is a unique opportunity for all those professionals interested in the digital transformation of the agricultural sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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

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