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The Agricultural and Agri-Food Technology Centre ( ITAGRA ) is organizing the conference “Agrovoltaics = energy + crops. A double use of the land” , which will take place on Wednesday, February 26 at the Palace of the Provincial Council of Palencia. Experts in the subject will talk about the current state of this technology, the financing of projects, and the innovative examples that exist in Castilla y León, among other issues. During this conference, the GO CONTROL project will be disseminated. About the CONTROL Operational Group The Task Force on Optimization and improvement of the efficiency of solar irrigation through the use of digital technology, applying artificial intelligence (GO CONTROL), is framed in the context of water needs in the field. One of the greatest limitations in agriculture is knowing when to irrigate and in what quantity. Technological innovation is the key to solving this and the great revolution of ICT technologies, sensors and automatic processing capacity has opened up new possibilities for water and energy optimization. The compatibility of solar irrigation with digital technology would make it possible to stop this phenomenon of depopulation in rural areas, contributing to improving economic performance and creating value in these spaces. Women have a key role in the rural world that can be enhanced by activities that generate economies induced by the principal. The group's objectives are: Transforming agriculture into a smart and highly technological sector, applying digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in solar irrigation and crop development. Digital technologies and AI, through the use of sensors and drones to validate results, will improve the efficiency of solar irrigation, making the most of natural resources and reducing water and energy consumption. Process analysis and definition of control algorithms will enable the development of applications for farmers' devices.

During this session, the Recicland project will be presented , and theory will be taught on the environmental consequences of hazardous waste management and on the internal management of pesticide containers, broth residues, and expired or discontinued products on the farm, as well as on the management of this hazardous waste off-farm.

The Economics, Post-harvest and Industry Working Groups of the Spanish Society of Horticultural Sciences (SECH) are organizing a new online Congress on "The agri-food challenge in the face of climate change" that will take place online on December 3 and 4 . The challenges of the agri-food sector in the current climate change scenario and the 2030 Agenda require a response from the entire agri-food chain, from production, through industry, process improvement, marketing and responsible food consumption, and influencing the responsibility of society itself. These challenges become challenges and opportunities that will be addressed at the Congress. The conference will be organised in sessions that will include oral presentations and invited speakers with works related to fruit and vegetable production, post-harvest, circular economy and environmental sustainability.

The 2nd Congress of Agricultural Engineering, organised by the Council of Official Colleges of Technical Agricultural Engineers of Spain and the Official College of Technical Agricultural and Forestry Engineers of Catalonia, will take place on 13 and 14 November at the Higher Technical School of Agri-Food and Forestry Engineering and Veterinary Medicine of the University of Lleida. The central themes of its seven sessions include water management, the food chain, agrivoltaics, green spaces and urban trees, hydrological forest management and plant health. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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

Until September 5, those professionals who want to get started in promoting R&D&I projects can apply to participate in the new Seminar for Advisors on R&D&I Projects of the European Union , which the CDTI is organizing between October 14 and 17, 2024. This is the 29th edition of an event aimed primarily at organisations with the capacity to participate in Horizon Europe , and specifically, at people whose main activity is supporting the participation of Spanish entities in research, technological development and innovation activities financed by the European Union through Horizon Europe and related initiatives. The aim is for participants to acquire the necessary skills to advise their researchers, their organisations or other entities in order to guide and adapt their proposals to the calls for Horizon Europe , working in a network with other organisations. Additionally, for those attendees familiar with R&D&I projects, the Seminar contributes to training them to prepare and elaborate proposals in their area of competence. The Seminar consists of five modules: Module I.- Overview, structure and content of Horizon Europe . Module II.- The participation process . Module III.- Thematic priorities of Horizon Europe . Module IV.- The process of preparing proposals . Module V.- The evaluation process . The registration fee per participant will be €375 (VAT included). INCIDENTS AND QUERIES | INFORMATION AND AGENDA | REGISTRATIONS UNTIL 11PM ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

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 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

Conference with food experts to learn about and discuss the latest developments in the industry, share case studies and valuable experience on food safety, quality and manufacturing practices. To consult the Summit program click here

Abanca Fair Green Week of Galicia The entire value chain of the primary sector, from agriculture, machinery and livestock, to the final product or gastronomic tourism, will once again be the hallmark of the event. The venue is located in the town of Silleda and has magnificent infrastructures covering more than 400,000 m2 of surface area, of which 35,000 m2 are used for exhibitions (distributed in several pavilions) and 55,000 m2 outdoors, as well as 27,000 m2 of green areas. Its pavilions, its auditorium, its multiple rooms and its outdoor spaces give it great versatility. In addition, there are its large car parks, a green ring, an artificial lake and even a helipad, which allow it to adapt to all types of events and needs.

F&A Next is an event about thought leadership and connecting promising startups and scale-ups with dedicated Food & Agtech investors and leading corporations. Includes two days of networking, presentations and discussions on the dynamics of food and agriculture.

Meeting that explores new technologies in food production, highlighting collaboration between companies and technology centers to promote innovation and improve market competitiveness. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | LOCATION

The Conference will bring together the best of agricultural and rural innovation in Europe. The objectives are: to highlight the successful implementation of the EIP-AGRI through GO projects as one of its main pillars, and to learn from this experience for the implementation of projects under the CAP 2023-2027. The conference programme will include plenary sessions with keynote speakers and interactive discussions showcasing concrete stories of relevant GOs. It will also celebrate the establishment of over 3,400 GO projects across the EU. The event will create opportunities to further disseminate and improve project results, and will help participants better understand the broader scope of topics that GOs can address during the CAP period 2023-2027. More information about the selection process and criteria If you are interested in applying to attend the conference, you can already prepare your application by checking the questions in the application form. If you have any questions about the conference, please contact conference.innovation@eucapnetwork.eu AGENDA

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

​The main objective of the workshop is to generate the appropriate space to discuss with key territorial actors the main challenges and opportunities of carbon farming in annual crops and agroforestry systems, and to identify barriers and facilitators to adopt carbon farming practices in each region. MRV4SOC

Reference meeting on trends in barrier materials and packaging where attendees will have the opportunity to debate the environmental sustainability of food packaging and the need to combine it with the high barrier functionality that the market demands of these products. PROGRAM | INSCRIPTION

VIII Global Conference on Family Farming: Sustainability of our Planet Since its inception, the World Rural Forum has held 8 Global Conferences on Family Farming. These conferences have been attended by hundreds of top-level representatives from governments, international organizations, research centers, organizations of family farmers, cooperatives and NGOs from the 5 continents. The debates generated have served to mark and emphasize priorities for action in favor of family farming, priorities that have been a clear reference at the international level. To consult the Agenda of the VIII Conference click here

International meeting of professionals in the food, beverage and food service industry based on the key markets in the sector and their consumer trends. AGENDA | BROCHURE