Events

The event will allow participants to learn about the latest technologies in the control and automation of agricultural machinery for herbaceous and woody crops , as well as systems for managing inputs (fertilizer and phytosanitary products) tailored to the needs of each area of the land, in what is globally known as "Variable Dosing" (DV) , in addition to new technologies in harvesting, sensors installed in machines and robotics. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION Application period open until 01/05 incl .

A field demonstration of the innovative DRONSAFE project ( Application of phytosanitary products with drones as a tool to reduce exposure) will take place on March 26th . Program: 9:30 Reception of attendees. 10:00 Opening. Welcome to the authorities. 10:10 Opening presentation on the DRONSAFE project: Objectives, scope, and expected results. Antonio Sánchez. R&D&I Project Manager at CTAEX. 10:30 Drone Application of Pesticides: Regulatory and Practical Considerations. Iván Carrillo, Manager of ICEBE AGRO. 11:00 Drones as a sustainable alternative for applying pesticides: experiences in specialty crops. Patricia Chueca. Researcher at the Agroengineering Center of the Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA). 11:30 Practical demonstration in an experimental field. 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 second edition takes place in a context marked by profound transformations in agriculture due to globalization, restrictions on the use of plant protection products, and the challenges posed by climate change. Against this backdrop, AgroMurcia seeks to assess the threats and opportunities in plant health and promote innovative solutions for the sector. The following main topics will be addressed: Block I: TRIPS Block II: New phytosanitary records Block III: Viruses Block IV: Discussion tables 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

IPMWise is a Decision Support Tool designed for precise and targeted weed control, based on field research conducted over the past six decades. Available for: Alfalfa, Lupine, Barley, Rapeseed, Chickpea, Sunflower, Pea, Broad Bean, Lentil, Corn, Soybean, Wheat, Triticale and Vetch; in this online seminar you will be able to learn how they work. Throughout the Seminar, Professor Montull will present the agronomic bases on which this HATD for Weed Control in Extensive Crops is based.

On January 29, the networking event " AKIS in action: Raising Awareness of Farmers' Role in the Agri- Food Supply Chain " will take place online via Zoom . Organised by modernAKIS , the European initiative seeking to boost the modernisation of agriculture through more efficient and effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), this event is part of its series of networking events "AKIS in Action" which seeks to interconnect Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) actors across Europe. The prominent role of farmers in the agri-food value chain Farmers play a crucial role in the sustainability and resilience of the agri-food supply chain, although their contributions are often underestimated. The aim of the event is to highlight the importance of farmers in this sphere. Initiatives designed to strengthen connections between farmers and other supply chain actors will be presented, fostering collaboration and innovation. The event will serve as a platform to share valuable knowledge, exchange best practices and discuss practical solutions to improve farmers’ participation and visibility in the food supply chain. Target audience Advisory Services Managers AKIS Coordinating Bodies CAP Networks Public authorities Researchers Program 10:00 – 10:10 Introduction to the modernAKIS project Elena-Teodora Miron, Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, Austria 10:10 – 10:30 Teagasc ConnectEd – a knowledge network for rural professionals in Ireland Mark Gibson, Teagasc, Ireland 10:30 – 10:50 Ja zu Nah: transparent, regional, sustainable – redefining food distribution in Austria Julia Gappmaier, Ja zu Nah GmbH JZN, Austria 10:50 – 11:10 Experience of the Slovenian Ombudsman on Food Supply Chain Martin Gosenca, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Slovenia 11:10 – 11:30 Q&A, Wrap-up and outlook to next events For any questions, please contact modernakis@lfi-oe.at REGISTRATION

Agroexpo is one of the main agricultural fairs in the Extremadura region, where innovations in machinery, agricultural technology and services for the agricultural sector are presented. It is an opportunity to learn about the latest trends and advances in precision and sustainable agriculture. DESCRIPTION 20,000 m² of exhibition space. 4 large covered pavilions. Innovative facilities. The meeting with professionals, manufacturers and distributors. Conferences, Presentations and Lectures

This year, EUFRAS resumes the COFFEE Break event series started last year, and has already announced its first event of 2025, to be held on 23 January at 10:00 CET via Zoom . This time, the experience of the COREnet project, entitled "Short Food Supply Chains (SFSC) Advisory Network" will be explored. EUFRAS is the European Forum for Agricultural and Rural Advisory Services , an organisation that connects professionals and organisations dedicated to providing advisory services in the agricultural and rural field across Europe. Its aim is to foster cooperation, knowledge exchange and innovation in the sector. The connection link will be received one day before the event. RECORD

GENERAL OBJECTIVES Learn about success stories in the certification of sustainability systems and how to communicate our commitment to obtain tangible benefits. Know the requirements for packaging labeling according to the Packaging Regulations. Learn about the Biomethanization Plan of Castilla-La Mancha and the opportunities it offers for agri-food companies RECIPIENTS Technical staff of cooperatives and agri-food companies. Quality managers and managers Export sales and technical experts

The VII AGROCISTUS Technical Conference will take place on December 4 in Fraga (Huesca)

The Plant Health and Certification Service is the technical unit that carries out the functions of control and certification of seeds and nursery plants, the management of surveillance and control plans for plant pests and diseases, the marketing and use of phytosanitary products and their evaluation, and technical advice to the production sector on plant health and seed production.

The VIII Technical Forum on Plant Health organized by the Center for Plant Health and Certification will take place on November 28 in the Auditorium of the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of Zaragoza

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 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

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 E4Advice project , funded by the European Commission's Horizon Europe programme, aims to boost the role of advisors in Short Marketing Channels (SMC) and direct selling to transfer knowledge by creating an EU network of Advisors with knowledge and experience in these areas within the AKIS reference framework. You can sign up for the EU4Advice and Entretantos Foundation Living Lab by clicking here

The 4th meeting of the Forum on Best Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain will take place on 9 October at a location yet to be determined. Building on the outcomes of previous Forum meetings, this event will explore the various ways in which producers can increase yields by actively participating in the value chain. Pending further details of the meeting. In English.

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.