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The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment of the Government of La Rioja is organizing the Field Day: Conservation Agriculture: Direct sowing and plant cover in woody crops , aimed at farmers and technicians. Different plots will be visited where the subject of waste management, soil, rotations for the practice of direct sowing and the use of plant covers in woody crops will be discussed. Program 9.30-10.30 a.m. Conservation agriculture machinery. Direct seeding drills with coulters, discs and spiked harrows 10:30-11:00 a.m. Visit to a wheat plot 11.00-11.30 a.m. Coffee break 11.30-11.50 a.m. Visit to barley plot 11.50-13.00 h Visits to legume plots 13.00-14.00 h Visit to a vineyard with vegetation cover For any questions or clarifications, please contact us via email at transfer.agraria@larioja.org or by calling 617 97 70 64. REGISTRATION

BioCultura, the largest fair for organic products and ecotourism in the country, will be held from 7 to 9 March 2025 at EXPOCoruña. It will bring together more than 150 exhibitors dedicated to the sectors of organic food (with more than 10,000 references), ecotourism, organic cosmetics, sustainable fashion, healthy housing, well-being, eco-lifestyle, crafts and NGOs. More than 150 activities will be held in parallel to the exhibition and it is expected to exceed 13,000 visitors.

Conference aimed at knowledge transfer and dissemination of the Compostand projects (Experimentation and Transfer on the Reuse and Composting of Organic Waste from the Most Representative Extensive and Fruit Crops in Western Andalusia) and Gasolive (Demonstration of a gasification system for olive grove by-products and olive oil extraction to obtain energy and organic fertilizers); which aim to promote the sustainable management of plant waste in the agricultural sector. Registration by sending a form through the IFAPA website or by email to formacion.alcala.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es Contents Presentation of the day. Presentation of the "CompostAnd" Project. Properties of compost made exclusively from plant remains. "Gasolive" project, obtaining energy from olive grove remains. Use of biochar and its main benefits for the soil. Biogas, generating fuel from plant remains. Co-digestion and circular economy: oranges, biogas and composting. Visit to composting plant. REGISTRATION | APPLICATION FORM

The closing event of the Supra-autonomous Operative Group Rebo2Vino “Circular economy for the reuse of glass bottles in the wine sector: Analysis of impacts and feasibility, and design of digital tools” will take place on February 26 in Madrid, where the main results and conclusions drawn will be reviewed. The project ends in March 2025 and has lasted almost 29 months of execution, during which two pilot tests have been developed (in Catalonia and Jerez) and all the impact categories of the Life Cycle Analysis have been analysed to determine the environmental and economic viability of implementing a potential reuse model in the wine sector. In addition, the main barriers and critical points have been identified, and a series of tools have been developed that will be helpful for future implementation at a national level. The Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) has made a very positive assessment of this project, considered strategic for the sector at a national level, and which lays the foundations for continuing to advance and scale up the results at a European level. We would like to thank the General Directorate of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training for supporting this Operational Group, whose financing through the EU Next Generation Funds has been key to the development of the project and achieving the expected results. The closing ceremony is scheduled for 1:00 p.m., followed by an aperitif during which the pilot wines will be displayed with the reusable bottle designed in the project.

The aim of this congress is to become a scientific and technical meeting between researchers, professionals in the agricultural sector, administrations, ecological companies and technology and is intended to become a space for analysis, by expert speakers, on the main concerns relating to the sector, as well as the study and dissemination of the regulatory developments that affect us. We hope to have a highly interactive and participatory conference, with free registration, that serves as a meeting point for friends and colleagues. See you!

Do you want to dedicate yourself professionally to the production of organic and local food? Do you want to gradually convert your farm to organic farming? Do you want to get started in some of the techniques and possibilities offered by organic farming, for your own consumption or as a source of additional income? Our Organic Farming course will train you to grow, use resources and manage the soil in an ecological way. PROGRAM: Introduction Soil management and fertility in organic crops Water management in organic farming Management of phytosanitary problems in organic farming + REGISTRATION

Third of three days of dissemination of the results of the project “ Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector ” developed by the PDApp Operational Group . The conferences are aimed primarily at representatives of entities throughout the value chain, but also at other interested parties such as innovation and research centres, public administrations and the specialised press. Details will be provided on the support service that the GO PDApp has developed to digitize Loss and Waste Prevention Plans , with testimonials from companies that already work with the digital platform. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

First of three days of dissemination of the results of the project “ Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector ” developed by the PDApp Operational Group . The conferences are aimed primarily at representatives of entities throughout the value chain, but also at other interested parties such as innovation and research centres, public administrations and the specialised press. Details will be provided on the support service that the GO PDApp has developed to digitize Loss and Waste Prevention Plans , with testimonials from companies that already work with the digital platform. The next dissemination days are scheduled for February 5 in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) and February 12 in Palafolls (Barcelona) . PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On January 23 at 9:30, in an online format, the presentation day of the Spanish Network of Advisors in Organic Production will take place. This initiative is linked to the European project OrganicAdviceNetwork and is open to both conventional advisors who want to get started in organic production, as well as those with consolidated experience in the sector , since it is hoped to reach the largest possible number of advisors in order to create a space to learn, share and grow together. During this session the following will be announced: The objectives and activities of the Spanish network. The possibilities for participation and the commitments to be part of it. Next steps to strengthen advice on organic production in Spain. The OrganicAdviceNetwork project is funded by the European Commission (Agreement No. 101134850) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation. EVENT REGISTRATION

This forum is an event that brings together experts in agricultural innovation to discuss new technologies, sustainable agricultural practices and advances in the field of biotechnology applied to agriculture.

The objective of the RENOWAGRO meetings is to present, on behalf of all the agents involved in the agri-food sector, the challenges and opportunities that this sector faces in the era of sustainability , and how the vision of the circular bioeconomy in the management of organic resources can allow for greater economic, environmental and social profitability for the sector and the economy in general. The event has become a benchmark space where best practices and the latest innovations that impact the sustainability of the sector are shared, not only from an environmental perspective, but also from an economic and social one.

CARINA is a four-year transnational Innovation Action (until October 2026), supported by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. The project focuses on new sustainable and diversified agricultural systems, including two new oilseed crops, carinata and camelina, capable of providing multiple low-iLUC feedstocks for the bio-based economy.

Training activities. Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Tenerife Island Council.

On the verge of its 40th edition, BioCultura Madrid will once again show that “bio” is not/was not a fad and that it is here to stay. The fair will be held in November at the Feria de Madrid-Ifema venue. The sectors will be: Organic food; Certified eco-natural cosmetics and hygiene; Healthy home; Sustainable fashion; Eco Lifestyle; Health and Wellbeing, NGOs… It is expected that 400 exhibitors will participate and that more than 50,000 visitors will once again be expected. More than 300 activities will be held in parallel to the exhibition. Ángeles Parra, director of the fair, commented that “it would be very difficult to summarise these almost 40 years of fairs, activism, rebellion and social awareness. We have never been a fad. Time has proved us right. The future will be ecological or it will not be.”

EUFRAS organises an online collaborative Forum that helps to participate and manage thematic networks and to exchange, learn and grow with like-minded professionals across the agricultural advisory sector. Forum Participants : Beatriz Cardoso (CONSULAI) AdvisoryNetPEST: Enhance EU advisory services and foster knowledge sharing to reduce the use and risk of pesticides. Paula Resana (INTIA) STRATUS; Connecting advisors across Europe to accelerate knowledge creation and sharing on Integrated Fertilization Management. Claire Morelle (IFOAM) OrganicAdviceNetwork: Build a Europe-wide network of organic advisors of varying experience levels. To register for the Coffee Break click here EUFRAS is a network of advisory organisations created in 2013 with the aim of supporting agricultural advisory services across Europe. EUFRAS' main objectives include: developing a community of advisors and defending their interests; supporting the professional development of advisors; responding to the challenges facing advisory services in agriculture and rural development.

The 3rd Catalonia Biogas Forum will take place on 24 October, as part of the European Biogas Week. Organised by the Bioenergy Cluster of Catalonia, it will address various aspects of the production and use of this energy source, showcasing various success stories and offering a space to discuss its future and build relationships between the various actors in the sector who will participate in the meeting. 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.

Meeting point between researchers and professionals related to organic waste management to analyze and debate the situation of its treatment from a technical and social point of view, highlighting the transfer of knowledge to the industrial sector . The Conference has the collaboration of the Spanish Composting Network and is organized by the RNM271 group of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Córdoba. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | HEADQUARTERS | Information and contact: 957485848 / 667833701 email: rec24@piccongresos.com

Iberflora is the great professional gardening event . The largest commercial and educational offer within the business of plants, flowers, landscaping, gardening, technology and DIY gardening in the professional calendar of the sector. To consult the event program click here

On September 27 , at the IFAPA Rancho de la Merced facilities in Jerez de la Frontera, the second open day of the seminar will be held. This session, which will begin at 9:00 a.m. , will feature a series of technical presentations focused on innovation and sustainability in Andalusian horticulture. Highlights include: BIHOX® oxygenation technology and its impact on zucchini and watermelon crops. The biomass potential of Andalusian horticulture and the challenges for the circular bioeconomy. New advances in biotechnology and the development of virus-resistant rootstocks. Safety in the use of phytosanitary products and the safest and most sustainable technologies in horticulture. After a break, the day will continue with the presentation of the seminar's new website and a session on collaboration between institutions. The event will conclude with the official closing ceremony by the president of IFAPA, Marta Bosquet Aznar, followed by a closing drink at 12:30 p.m. Attendance is free , upon registration. For more information, please contact us by email at: jerez.ifapa@juntadeandalucia.es; or by phone at 956.03.46.00. Registration | Program