Events

EU Circular Talks It is an exchange project of the European Platform of Circular Economy Actors ( ECESP - European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform). Its objective is to encourage interaction and debate on circular economy topics on the platform. Stakeholders initiate topics themselves. These can take various forms: online events—workshops, seminars, debates, or Q&A sessions. Discussions then develop directly through the platform's communication channels. #EUCircularTalks uses all communication channels to inform the community and foster debate on the circular economy. The results of each EU Circular Talk are summarized and published on the ECESP platform. The next event will be a webinar on "Achieving Effective Bio-Waste Management in Europe: Key Factors and Progress One Year After the EU Mandate for Separate Bio-Waste Collection." This webinar, organized by the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, aims to assess the state of separate collection of municipal bio-waste in Europe and discuss the measures needed to drive a true revolution in bio-waste management on the continent. How can policies and economic instruments encourage higher collection rates, improved quality, and ultimately, greater return of organic matter and nutrients to our soils? Program: Status of bio-waste management one year after the separation obligation Reflection on the first anniversary of the bio-waste separation obligation and what to expect in 2025 – DG Environment (to be confirmed) The state of biowaste management in Europe: presentation of the latest BIC/ZWE report – Michele Giavini, Italian Composting Consortium (CIC) Questions and Answers Policy recommendations and good practices from Life BIOBEST LIFE BIOBEST policy recommendations for optimizing the recovery of organic matter and nutrients from municipal bio-waste – Manon Jourdan, Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) Effective economic instruments and governance models for the efficient management of municipal biowaste – Gemma Nohales, ENT Foundation Examples of local actors: successful policies and strategies Implementation of municipal biowaste separation through quantitative targets and support for municipalities – Nico Vanaken, OVAM Improving the quantity and quality of biowaste with economic instruments: the Catalan landfill tax and refund system – Francesc Giro, Catalan Waste Agency (ARC) Promoting joint actions to promote the adoption of circular organic fertilizers...

The Simbioliva Operational Group plans to hold an informative presentation on April 9 at the Orujera Interprovincial Conference in Fuente de Piedra. As part of a training program run by an educational institution in collaboration with the University of Malaga (UMA) , students from the NCEC (Saudi Arabia's National Center for Environmental Control) will be visiting the Simbioliva Operational Group project. The goal is to raise awareness of the Spanish model for valorizing alperujo (a type of olive oil), as well as the various R&D&I alternatives and initiatives applied to this byproduct. This project is also presented as a benchmark for innovation in the use of alperujo (a type of olive oil), serving as an inspiration for other agricultural sectors worldwide.

Cajamar launches the second edition of the 2024 Sustainability Indicators Report for the Agri-Food Sector , prepared by the CEIGRAM (Center for the Study of the Agricultural Sector) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid. This update consolidates a pioneering publication that analyzes the sector's sustainability from an economic, social, and environmental perspective, complementing the Spanish Agri-Food System Observatory . In this new edition, the main indicators have been revised and updated, incorporating new data to improve their usefulness. During the presentation session, the report's authors will share their findings and discuss the future of sustainability in the agri-food sector. REGISTRATION

Technical workshops on tropical fruit cultivation: mango, avocado, pitaya. On Saturday the 22nd, a field visit will take place to a farm in Almuñécar that produces custard apples, avocados, and mangoes. Basic information: Date: March 20-22, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Venue: House of Culture Auditorium, 18690, Almuñécar, Granada Organized by: Granada + Association , Almuñécar Town Hall Funded by: Andalusian Government – European Union REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

The 2nd edition of AgroMurcia will be held at the El Batel Auditorium and Conference Centre (Cartagena) on 12 and 13 March 2025, following its successful first edition in the same month in 2023. Organized by : Department of Water, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Region of Murcia Co-organized by : PHYTOMA Collaboration : Cartagena City Council

On March 5, the Lleida fairgrounds will be the setting for the second edition of the National Congress of Agricultural Service Companies. This professional event is shaping up to be a crucial meeting point to highlight and reinforce the fundamental role of service companies in the agricultural sector. Under the general name of "AGRISERVICIOS", the event will bring together leading companies and specialists in agricultural services in Lleida, providing a space for analysis and the exchange of ideas on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector. Topics such as the digitalisation of agricultural services , efficiency in the use of resources, inter-company collaboration, generational change and the role of young people in the industry, as well as technological innovations and sustainable practices that are revolutionising the sector will be addressed . As was the case in the 2023 edition in Ciudad Real, AGRISERVICIOS is a valuable opportunity to connect, learn and collaborate with other professionals committed to progress and sustainability in agriculture. The event is positioned as an ideal platform for professional development and networking, allowing attendees to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments in the sector. Several companies have already confirmed their participation in this second edition of AGRISERVICIOS, interested in exhibiting their products. In addition, associations, organizations and public institutions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food , support the event. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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.

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

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.

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 agriculture of the future is here! Join our digitalisation workshop in the agri-food sector and discover how to implement technological tools that will transform every stage of your production. What will you learn? Guidance systems : efficiency and precision in the field. Connectivity : manage your farm from anywhere. Documentation : control and improve the traceability of your tasks. Automation : save time and effort. Isobus system : connect your equipment, regardless of the brand. Data-driven decision making – Create prescription maps to maximize performance. If you are part of the agri-food sector, this is your opportunity to modernize your processes and move towards more efficient and sustainable 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.

To address key issues in pigeon breeding, we will have the participation of an animal health expert from the University of Valladolid (UVA), who will share key knowledge on maintaining optimal health in birds and the facilities necessary to guarantee animal welfare and production efficiency. In addition, producers who are already engaged in this activity will present their experiences and the main challenges they face on a daily basis, providing a realistic view of the sector. Finally, the role of catering as a driver of demand for pigeons will be analysed, highlighting the interest in this product in local gastronomy and its potential as a differentiating element in the culinary offering of the region.

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.”

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.

The 13th edition of the World Rabbit Congress will be held from 2 to 4 October in Tarragona PROGRAM