Events

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.

Trufforum is an international cooperation initiative, conceived and promoted by the European Mycological Institute ( EMI ), which was created with the aim of promoting the responsible use of the European truffle in domestic and professional kitchens. Having become an international reference meeting in the truffle sector, Trufforum is held annually with the aim of giving maximum diffusion to the values and culture of the truffle. Whether you are passionate about truffles or have never had contact with them, you are in the best place to learn everything you need and enjoy one of the most iconic products of world gastronomy. Don't miss the opportunity to dive with us into the depths of the earth to discover everything about truffles. Welcome to Trufforum!

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

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

From September 6 to 8, 2024, the XXVII PRONATURA International Rural Women's Fair will take place in Segovia , organized by FEMUR, the Spanish Federation of Rural Women. The event will feature around fifty exhibitors who, in addition to Spain, will come from countries such as Chile, the Philippines, Mexico, Ecuador, Peru, Uruguay and, for the first time, Cuba. They will exhibit more than 3,000 products in Segovia. Pronatura PRONATURA is a determined commitment to activate the economy and employment of rural women and thus achieve their full empowerment. The fair thus becomes, at the same time, a space for networking that allows national and international artisans who participate to strengthen ties and share experiences that improve and enrich their work. REGISTRATION is open via email at administracion@femur.es , where you can also find out more about the fair. FEMUR continues to work on programming parallel activities to the event, which will include conferences and cultural activities.

Professional fair with the latest trends in organic food and drinks (organic wine)

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

Professional, commercial, industrial and leisure meeting point of the fair panorama focused on the rural world, combining a double business-professional and socio-educational mission, where related sectors and industries will have a first-rate stage to make themselves known, putting on value the opportunities of our countryside and seeking a rapprochement between the rural world and the urban world. LOCATION: Zarzuela Hippodrome , Madrid

Albacete International Cheese Fair (FIAQAB) was born with MANCHEGO CHEESE as host. Castilla-La Mancha hosts an international fair dedicated to cheese culture, where cheese producers from around the world meet. A fair to learn about and enjoy the cheeses of the world and the world of cheese, with countless activities, showcooking, workshops, tastings, conferences, shows DOSIER | Contact 967550448 / 607698777, info@feriadelquesoalbacete.com | LOCATION : Av. Gregorio Arcos 19

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

Food 4 Future World Summit is the largest European conference on innovation technology in the food and beverage industry. A unique platform where you can discover the latest emerging technologies and the most innovative solutions. This is a must-see event for any professional who wants to boost their company to the highest level of competitiveness and innovation. AGENDA | REGISTRATION | BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Center

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