Events

On May 8 , the town of Alcañiz , Teruel, will host a new edition of CULTIVA 2025 , the Winter Grain Transfer Conference , a landmark event on the national agricultural calendar. Held on an irrigated farm, the event will bring together more than a thousand industry professionals to learn firsthand about the latest innovations in grain cultivation. Organized with the support of the Arax Network and the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Aragon , CULTIVA has established itself as the leading platform for the transfer of agricultural knowledge in the cereal sector. Technicians , farmers , researchers , and companies will gather at this event, which combines field trials, technology exhibitions, and opportunities for dialogue on sustainability, productivity, and digitalization in the agricultural sector. CULTIVA 2025 will once again be a key venue for discovering the most advanced solutions in varieties, fertilization, plant health, and agronomic management, with the aim of boosting the competitiveness of cereal farms, especially in irrigated areas. Attendance at the event is free and represents a unique opportunity to stay up-to-date and connect with key players in the agri-food sector.

Next Monday, April 29 , from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. , the webinar "Predictive models to support decision-making in pest and disease control in crops" will take place. This free online event will bring together leading experts in plant health and technologies applied to the agri-food sector. Organized by the Cajamar Experience Center , this digital event aims to demonstrate how the use of mathematical models and predictive tools can improve phytosanitary management on farms, helping to reduce the number of treatments, anticipate risks, and optimize available resources , in line with more sustainable and efficient agriculture. A program with industry leaders The event will be opened by Carlos Baixauli Soria , Director of the Cajamar Experience Center, who will also moderate the final panel discussion. The program includes three main presentations: 4:40 p.m. – Ángel Plata Sánchez , R&D Technician at Tragsa, will present how degree-day models can optimize insect pest management by adjusting treatments to the most effective times. 5:00 PM – Antonio Vicent Civera , Unit Head at IVIA, will discuss the use of epidemiological models for controlling fungal diseases in fruit trees, showing practical examples of their application in the field. 5:20 p.m. – Miguel Martínez Ramón , Digital Product Manager at Agrigenio Spain, will talk about Decision Support Systems (DSS) and their key role in present and future agriculture. The event will conclude with a panel discussion at 5:40 p.m. , where the three speakers will exchange views on the challenges and opportunities of digitalization in crop protection, moderated by Carlos Baixauli. Open enrollment The webinar is aimed at farmers, technicians, cooperatives, agri-food companies, and those interested in agricultural innovation. Registration is free and is now open through Cajamar's Plataforma Tierra website. REGISTRATION

Next Tuesday, April 29th at 1:00 p.m. , Eatex Food Innovation Hub and the National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA) are organizing a new webinar in the EATEX FUTURE BITES series, focused on one of the concepts that is generating the most interest in the agri-food sector: Clean Label . Through a fast-paced and straightforward program, this online event will give you an in-depth look at what "clean label" really means, how regulations are evolving, and what opportunities it opens for product and process innovation. Agenda: What is Clean Label? Key regulatory aspects Trends and future challenges Projects and strategies to develop clean labels 📣 With the participation of: Laura Gil , Project Manager at Eatex Yvonne Colomer , Executive Director of the Triptolemos Foundation Miriam Caro , Researcher at CNTA 🧠 The session will focus on why Clean Label is more than just a fad : it's a strategic opportunity for producers, processors, and agri-food advisors.

On April 29 , the Mogollón farm, located in La Rinconada (Seville) , will host a demonstration event organized by the Andalusian Regional Government 's Demofarm project. The event will focus on the digitalization of citrus farms , showcasing technologies applied to crop management and monitoring. The day will begin with a presentation by the Demofarm Andalucía (Tragsatec) technical team, followed by a field visit where various tools used in citrus production will be demonstrated, including: Digital traps for fruit flies Monitoring the irrigation network Temperature, humidity and electrical conductivity sensors in soil and plants Satellite platform and management software Trunk and fruit dendrometers for monitoring crop development The activity will feature the participation of Daniel Esquivel , technician at Finca Mogollón (CRESCASA), along with the Demofarm Andalucía team. A key meeting to learn firsthand about advances in precision agriculture and sustainable management in the citrus sector. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The Interempresas Group and Isagri are organizing the 2nd Technical Conference on Pig Farming , focusing on the application of artificial intelligence on farms . Following the success of the first edition, the event will be held on April 29 in Guijuelo (Salamanca) and will bring together experts and professionals from the sector. The objective is to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence on the management, health, and feeding of Iberian pigs. Key topics will be addressed, such as its integration with IoT and robotics, the role of innovation in sustainability, and case studies demonstrating its potential to improve farm efficiency and profitability . PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Next Wednesday, April 29 , the IRNASA-CSIC Muñovela Experimental Farm , located in Barbadillo (Salamanca) , will be the setting for the AGROTEST DIGITAL Conference , a demonstration event organized by the Cajamar Group Foundation and the Institute of Natural Resources and Agrobiology of Salamanca (IRNASA-CSIC) . During the event, which begins at 9:00 a.m. , attendees will be able to participate in guided tours and field demonstrations , where leading companies in the agricultural sector will showcase their latest technological innovations applied to extensive agriculture and livestock farming. Technology, digitalization, and sustainability, live and direct The event is designed to enable farmers, ranchers, technicians, and industry professionals to experience firsthand how digitalization, sensorization, mechanization, and the efficient use of inputs can optimize daily farm management, improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the agri-food sector. Throughout the day, small-group tours will be organized (at 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, and 16:00) to ensure a personalized experience, with free admission until capacity is reached . Participating companies and innovative solutions The event will feature numerous companies presenting cutting-edge technologies such as: Xfarm : Soil conductivity measurement. Hyperplan : Remote sensing and AI for agricultural production. Brioagro : Support for agricultural decision-making. Agroplanning : Agricultural management and connected machinery. Graniot : Satellite crop monitoring. Auravant, Plataformatierra, Class Connect : Digital agriculture platforms. Digitanimal and Innogando : GPS tracking and monitoring of livestock. Envo Dan and Herbiagro : Solutions for organic farming and drone application of pesticides. Metos Iberia : Automation, irrigation and weather stations. Fertinagro and Mirat Fertilizers : Fertilizers and solutions for plant nutrition. Margareto and Riegos Tormes : Agricultural irrigation machinery and systems. ITACyL and IRNASA : Digital agricultural extension applications and scientific knowledge. A date for the sector Concluding at 7:00 p.m. , the AGROTEST DIGITAL conference presents an excellent opportunity for research, business, and the productive sector to meet, highlighting innovation as a driving force for rural development.

The GO INVASOR-ES - Resilience 4.0 of infrastructure and crops against invasive species program has organized an online outreach event that will take place on April 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The GO INVASOR-ES project seeks to develop advanced technological solutions for the control of invasive alien species (IAS) in water infrastructure, particularly irrigation. This session will address two innovative aspects of irrigation. First, the challenges posed by IAS in these infrastructures will be analyzed, and the progress and initial designs of the main outcome of the GO INVASOR-ES project will be presented: smart dosing stations designed for their effective control. Second, the role of digitalization in irrigation will be explored, and the Smart Green Water project will be presented, promoting innovative solutions based on digitalization for more sustainable and smart irrigation. Agenda: 11:00 a.m. Webinar introduction. Lide Jaurrieta, Project Manager of the Catalan Water Partnership. 11:10 a.m. Keys to understanding invasive alien species (IAS). Nuno Caiola, Eurecat researcher. 11:20 a.m. The problem of IAS from the management of irrigation infrastructure. Miquel Sacrest, General Director of Aigües del Segarra Garrigues. 11:30 a.m. GO INVASOR-ES Project: Resilience 4.0 of infrastructure and crops against invasive species. Javier Bernard/Ángel Martínez of Velaber Consulting. 12:00 p.m. Digital Transformation in Irrigation. David Erice, UPA Technical Office. 12:15 p.m. Smart Green Water Project: Dissemination of innovative solutions and capacity building for smart irrigation. Javier Alejandre, UPA Technical Office. 12:30 p.m. Farewell and closing ceremony. Marisa Fernández, ZINNAE Manager REGISTRATION

The Agroforum conference, which will take place on April 28 and 29 at the IESE Business School in Madrid, will be a meeting point for strategic debate on the agricultural sector, exploring the challenges and opportunities facing the sector. Over the course of two days—'Countryside and Environment' and 'Agricultural Production and Water'—national and international experts will address key topics such as: • Extensive livestock farming. • Tourism and the agricultural sector. • Carbon farming. • Water management. • Woody crops: potential for Spanish agriculture and economy. • Technology and agricultural sector . • Adaptation of hydraulic infrastructure to the environment in the agricultural sector. The program will include roundtable discussions, conferences, and networking opportunities with the participation of business leaders, researchers, public administrations, and rural sector associations. REGISTRATION

Do you want to discover new opportunities for advisory organizations within the Horizon Europe framework? Then don't miss the next EUFRAS COFFEE BREAK ! April 24th at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. During this session, open to the public, Cluster 6 calls and EU Missions will be explored, analyzing how they can benefit those working in the agricultural, forestry, and rural advisory fields. This event is ideal for professionals who wish to: Learn about the latest European calls for proposals. Strengthen their advisory networks. Learn to correctly interpret financing opportunities. Connect with experts from across Europe REGISTRATION . Mandatory to secure a place.

The demonstration activity involves a real-life drone application of substances with biostimulant activity on pistachio crops in the province of Toledo. The optimal phenological stage of the crop for application will be determined by prior crop monitoring using data recorded by Sentinel-2 remote sensors in the main electromagnetic bands. According to previous experiments conducted by the UPV research team, the application is planned for the flowering and fruit set phases. Next, the active ingredients will be selected, and their effect on the plant will be related to its phenological state at the time of application. For the final application, the flight parameters (drift, speed, height, nozzle adjustment, etc.) will be determined to apply the exact dose of active ingredient and its concentration. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION Application period open until 04/17, incl .

Within the framework of the PITAMED Operational Group ( Sustainable cultivation of pitaya in Spain) , the next Presentation Day of the PITAMED Operational Group has been announced, which will take place next Wednesday, April 23, 2025 , in the ICIA Auditorium (Finca “Isamar” – Carretera de El Boquerón s/n, Valle Guerra – La Laguna). This event aims to showcase the activities and progress of the PITAMED Operational Group, which focuses on innovation for pitaya cultivation in Mediterranean environments . Researchers and experts from various organizations will participate, addressing key topics such as crop management, water and nutritional demand, pruning, post-harvest management, and new applied technologies. It is aimed at technicians, researchers, producers, and all those linked to the sector. Attendance is free, but requires prior registration. REGISTRATION

Organized by BIOVEGEN, IFAPA, and CTA , the technical conference "Bio-solutions in plant nutrition: challenges for innovation and collaboration" will bring together experts from the plant nutrition sector to analyze the technological challenges and opportunities for innovation in biofertilization. The meeting will feature companies, research centers, and key players in the agri-food sector. The goal is to promote the development of innovative solutions in plant nutrition and foster a forum for discussion and sharing knowledge and experiences in the search for more sustainable and efficient strategies in the field of biofertilization. In addition to various presentations on plant nutrition, a roundtable discussion will be held on the technological offerings and innovative solutions in this field. Simbioliva Operational Group The Simbioliva Operational Group plans to give an informative presentation as part of the presentation given by DCOOP during the event. Javier López, a technician in the organization's R&D&I department, will be responsible for developing the presentation, entitled "Technological Needs for Biofertilization in the Agri-Food Sector. The Case of GO-Simbioliva." PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food is organizing the event "A Decade of Innovative Projects from Operational Groups: Success Stories" to highlight the remarkable results of innovative projects in the agri-food, forestry, and rural sectors of the supra-regional Operational Groups of the AEI-AGRI . These projects, co-financed by the EAFRD under the Rural Development pillar of the CAP, are success stories that drive the transformation of the sector. Event program: 12:00 p.m. | Institutional welcome Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 12:20 PM | Innovation in the Agri-Food Sector: Success Stories Presentation of supra-regional operational groups that have driven innovation in the sector: RETA – Network of Agricultural Test Spaces. Presented by Albert Puigvert i Tuneu and Laura Megías Garriga of the Association of Rural Initiatives of Catalonia (ARCA) . SMARTOM – Comprehensive management platform for tomato cultivation. Presented by Jesús Gil Soto of the Business Association of Research of the National Agro-Food Technology Center of Extremadura (CTAEX) . SUBALMA – Improving the productivity and sustainability of subterranean drip irrigation systems using nanobubbles and olive mill waste as fertilizer. Presented by Beatriz Masdemont Hernández of Sistema Azud, SA (AZUD) . REBO2VINO – Circular economy in the wine sector: reusing glass bottles. Presented by Trinidad Márquez García of the Spanish Wine Federation (FEV) . CARBOGAN – Digitalization of extensive grazing management as a carbon sequestration strategy. Presented by Javier Alejandre of the Union of Small Farmers (UPA) . 1:30 p.m. | Perspectives and future of agrifood innovation Isabel Bombal Díaz Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training (DGDRIFA). Key insights into the evolution of innovation support, the multi-stakeholder approach, and the creation of a collaborative ecosystem in the agri-food sector. New 2025 call for proposals: €46.25 million to finance innovative supra-regional projects. 1:50 PM | Closing of the event 2:00 PM | Networking and closing session ( Nouvel Lobby ) Access the dossier of innovative PNDR projects Access the list of PNDR and PEPAC innovation projects Prior registration required REGISTRATION until April 8

The Spanish goat sector is experiencing a period of great uncertainty due to fluctuations in goat milk prices and input costs. To maintain profitability, it is essential to optimize efficiency throughout the production chain and have accurate technical information. For this reason, TIERRAS Caprino and Cabraespaña , together with industry associations, are organizing a digital event with experts who will analyze the current situation and offer strategies to improve profitability and efficiency. Despite the challenges, the goat sector has a promising future, supported by the quality of its products and its ability to adapt to new market demands. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On April 7 , Madrid will host a new meeting of The Food Changemakers , Europe's largest think tank dedicated to the transformation of the agri-food sector. This expert forum, sponsored by the Spanish organization KM ZERO Food Innovation Hub , seeks to generate a real impact on the development of long-term policies, strategies, and regulations in the food industry. The event, which will take place at the Tramo gastronomic space, will feature various roundtables addressing the sector's main challenges. Topics to be discussed include geopolitics and the supply chain, open innovation, water management, the future of agriculture, decarbonization, advanced nutrition and longevity, food service and retail, food safety, artificial intelligence and market trends, new proteins, and reducing food waste . This meeting will bring together leaders and experts to promote innovative and sustainable solutions for the future of food.

This conference presents the objectives and initial results of a pilot project to study the technical application of mechanized olive pruning in the main olive-producing areas of Catalonia. This project aims to determine its effectiveness in optimizing vegetative growth and production, comparing it with manual pruning at the agronomic, productive, and economic levels. The production results of an experimental trial with the three main olive oil production systems: intensive, high-density, and super-intensive are also presented. The response to different conversion strategies is analyzed, with the aim of restoring productivity. Limited places PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Experts from different countries will meet at a conference organized by INTEREMPRESAS and OLINT, with a wide and varied program that includes presentations and round tables focused on technology, innovation, sustainability and, in general, all aspects surrounding the fascinating world of wine, with special attention to current market trends. In the afternoon, several specific workshops are scheduled, aimed at small groups of professionals who will have the opportunity to share and exchange knowledge and experiences about Artificial Intelligence applied to sustainability, regenerative viticulture or even participate in a tasting of new products (Piwis, sparkling wines, alcohol-free wines). Workshop 1: AI applied to sustainability Workshop 2: Tasting of new products: Piwis, sparkling and non-alcoholic wines Workshop 3: Regenerative Viticulture Workshop 4: Carbon sequestration COMPLETE PROGRAM

Within the framework of the FIGAN 2025 fair, the Professional Association for Alternative Poultry Farming (AviAlter) organizes its X Technical Conference under the title "Poultry farming in 2040", directed by Prof. Carlos Buxadé Carbó. Pablo Bernardos (MAPA), José Carlos Terraz (AviAlter), María del Mar Fernández Poza (INPROVO), and Alberto Díez Michelena, from the National Association for the Defense of Animals (ANDA), will participate in this event; they will discuss the prospects and future of poultry farming. The day will conclude with a tribute to José Antonio Castelló Llobet for his career and contributions to the industry.

Professional meeting dedicated to the latest trends in almond cultivation. PROGRAM

Round table presentation of the new GO E-LocalHUB at the FIGAN 2025 fair.