Events

The ETSIA in Seville will host a series of seminars on the Common Agricultural Policy with various experts We would like to inform you about the holding of several seminars with qualified experts who will come to the ETSIA in Seville (Ctra. de Utrera, Km. 1) to discuss the Common Agricultural Policy , which will be open and of great interest. The first and second sessions, dedicated to “The evolution of the CAP and the current CAP” , were held on 6 and 12 March. The third session will be on Thursday, March 13. The session, which will take place from 8:30 to 10:20 a.m. in classroom 8, will focus on "Rural development interventions." Juan Antonio Jaén Téllez, Technical Advisor and Official of the Junta de Andalucía, will address this topic. To attend, simply send an email to the attention of DANIEL ALBARRACIN SANCHEZ: dalbarracin@us.es

The ETSIA in Seville will host a series of seminars on the Common Agricultural Policy with various experts We would like to inform you about the holding of several seminars with qualified experts who will come to the ETSIA in Seville (Ctra. de Utrera, Km. 1) to discuss the Common Agricultural Policy , which will be open and of great interest. The first session on “The evolution of the CAP and the current CAP” was held on 6 March. The second session will be on Wednesday, March 12, from 12:40 to 14:30, in classroom 3. Armando Martínez, Coordinator of Agriculture and Food at the Andalusian Government, will participate in this session as a speaker on the topic. On Thursday 13 March, the conference will focus on “Rural development interventions”. Juan Antonio Jaén Téllez, Technical Advisor and Official of the Andalusian Government, will address this topic. To attend, simply send an email to the attention of DANIEL ALBARRACIN SANCHEZ: dalbarracin@us.es

The ETSIA in Seville will host a series of seminars on the Common Agricultural Policy with various experts We would like to inform you about the holding of several seminars with qualified experts who will come to the ETSIA in Seville (Ctra. de Utrera, Km. 1) to discuss the Common Agricultural Policy , which will be open and of great interest. The first of the sessions dedicated to "The evolution of the CAP and the current CAP" will take place on March 6. (from 8:30 to 10:20 a.m., in room 8), Thursday, and March 12, Wednesday, (12:40-2:30 p.m., in room 3) Armando Martínez, Coordinator of Agriculture and Food at the Junta de Andalucía, will speak to give an account of . On Thursday, March 13, Juan Antonio Jaén Téllez (8:30-10:20 a.m., classroom 8), Doctor in Agricultural, Food, Forestry and Sustainable Rural Development Engineering, Technical Advisor and Official of the Andalusian Government, will discuss "Rural development interventions." To attend, send an e-mail to the a/a. from DANIEL ALBARRACIN SANCHEZ: dalbarracin@us.es

A new edition of SMAGUA, the International Water and Environment Exhibition , will take place at Feria de Zaragoza from 4 to 6 March 2025. In 2025, innovation , efficient water management , sustainability , training and the impetus for companies to enter international markets will be the focus of the exhibition and technical sessions that make up this international event, which showcases the latest advances in irrigation and water management. Sustainable irrigation in agriculture Innovations and products for agricultural irrigation and water management in the agricultural environment have a large exhibition space at this professional water fair, to show cutting-edge technology and as a meeting point for the exchange of specialized knowledge. Technical conferences on water and irrigation Leading organisations and institutions are participating and collaborating with Feria de Zaragoza to ensure that the event is a success. These include the CHE (Ebro Hydrographic Confederation), AEAS (Spanish Association for Water Supply and Sanitation), the Water Club, the IAA (Aragonese Water Institute), ZINNAE (Cluster for the efficient use of water), IbSTT (Iberian Association for Trenchless Technology), Altap, FEREBRO (Federation of Irrigation Communities of the Ebro Basin), Aeryd and Adeagua. Some of the issues that the technical conferences will address in their programs are worth highlighting, such as: Regulatory challenges, urban sanitation Wastewater treatment Water governance The implementation of new technologies Waste management The circular economy Groundwater OFFICIAL BROCHURE | PREVIEW OF BRANDS AND EXHIBITORS

Do you want to dedicate yourself professionally to the production of organic and local food? Do you want to gradually convert your farm to organic farming? Do you want to get started in some of the techniques and possibilities offered by organic farming, for your own consumption or as a source of additional income? Our Organic Farming course will train you to grow, use resources and manage the soil in an ecological way. PROGRAM: Introduction Soil management and fertility in organic crops Water management in organic farming Management of phytosanitary problems in organic farming + REGISTRATION

On December 10, 2024, at the University of Huelva, the HIDRONUT_SAT Operational Group (GO) “Application of high-resolution satellite images from the Copernicus program in the management of nutrition and irrigation in citrus crops” will present its objectives and progress during the ATTENTIA project Dissemination Day. This meeting will feature the researcher from the University of Huelva, Alberto Zabalo and Carlos Chacón, from the Department of Field – PRL – García Carrión 1.890 SL, members of the HIDRONUT Operational Group , to bring together objectives and advances deployed in this initiative. It should be noted that through this innovative initiative, the Andalusian citrus sector will have access to new digital tools to optimize water and nutrient management, and improve decision-making for the economic and environmental sustainability of producers and industry, improving traceability and transparency in transactions between the links in the production chain. GO HIDRONUT is formed by García Carrión 1890 and the Campus of International Excellence in Agro-Food Consortium (ceiA3) together with the research group ' Integrated management of agricultural and natural resources | AGR-227 ' of the University of Huelva, with the collaboration of the Association for Rural Development of Western Andévalo-Adrao. GO HIDRONUT is funded by European Agricultural Funds for Rural Development (EAFRD) and the Junta de Andalucía in the call for the Operation of Regional Operational Groups of the European Partnership for Innovation in Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP AGRI) of 2022

IN-PERSON session in which we will present the IRRIGATE-DSS Operational Group, which aims to develop a digital tool for the management of avocado irrigation in Andalusia according to water availability.

Digitalisation in the agricultural sector is a crucial challenge, especially for a wide range of small and micro-sized agricultural companies (SMEs), as well as for the state administration, which must coordinate with the Autonomous Communities and the European Union. In this context, the event will analyse the challenges and opportunities posed by digitalisation within the legislative framework of the CAP-27 and the Nature Restoration Law , including aspects such as the Digital Exploitation Notebook (CUE) and its integration with the databases managed by FEGA in Spain. The event will bring together experts from the administration and private companies who will share their experiences in the development of technological solutions for connectivity and data management. After the presentations, there will be a round table where attendees will be able to interact directly with the professionals.

10th annual EU conference on EAFRD financial instruments , organized by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI), and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Registration will open in Summer 2024. 10th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Registration will open during summer 2024.

IV National Congress on Groundwater Irrigation , a crucial event that will bring together irrigators and technicians from various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, Catalonia, Aragon and Castilla y León. This conference will address important issues related to the management and sustainable use of groundwater, highlighting the need for an informative and constructive debate. The central theme of the event will be a series of presentations by experts in the field.

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 57th edition of the Lorca livestock, industrial and agri-food fair, SEPOR, will be held on October 28, 29, 30 and 31, 2024 in Lorca, Murcia Its programme includes the presentation of new products and solutions for the sector, as well as an extensive programme of conferences and talks.

On October 24, the online event "Digitalization of irrigation communities" will be held, a key meeting to address the challenges and opportunities that technology offers to the agricultural sector. This event, aimed at agricultural professionals and representatives of irrigation communities, aims to show the advantages of implementing digital tools to optimize water management and improve efficiency on farms. Experts in applied technology for the agricultural sector will offer talks on the use of sensors, management software and monitoring platforms that allow for more precise and sustainable control of water in crops . In addition, success stories will be presented from irrigation communities that have already integrated digital solutions into their systems, managing to reduce costs and increase productivity. The event will also include a Q&A session where participants will be able to interact with the speakers and resolve specific questions about digitalisation . The event is a unique opportunity to discover the latest innovations in the field of water management and learn how to apply them practically in everyday life. REGISTRATION

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

Synergy Days is the leading conference connecting digital innovators in the European agri-food sector . The event provides a space for the agri-food community to meet, discuss and exchange knowledge by bringing together EU projects, policy makers, European and digital innovation hubs, farmers and more. Over two days , discussions, workshops, live demonstrations and presentations of EU projects will take place, designed to create more networking connections than ever before. You can register by clicking here . You can watch the program (in English) by clicking here .

Between September 12 and October 2, Miguel Hernández University has launched a series of conferences entitled "The Challenges of Agriculture: Technological Innovation and Digitalization ", which will be held in Orihuela, Elche and Pilar de la Horadada. Specifically: September 12: 19:00h. Orihuela. La Lonja. 24 September: 19:00h Elche. Congress Centre. Filet de Fora, 1. October 2: 7:00 p.m. Pilar de la Horada. Coop. Surinver. The cycle has the financial support of the Alicante Provincial Council and is organised in collaboration with the town councils of Orihuela, Elche and Pilar de la Horadada. The activity is aimed at farmers, agricultural professionals and the general public. Orihuela was the setting for the first session, which was held at La Lonja. Irrigation using soil probes, nitrate control and precision agriculture were the focus of the conferences. On the 24th, precision irrigation and the use of drones for diagnostic imaging will be the main topics. At the conference scheduled for October 2, high-tech greenhouse management, precision irrigation and the use of drones will be the main topics of the program. Registration is free and can be done by scanning the QR code.

The Technical Conference organized by the Agrarian Technological Institute of the Junta de Castilla y León ( ITACyL ) and the Wine Technology Platform ( PTV ) aims to highlight innovation in the wine sector . During the day, experts and specialists from ITACyL, CDTI and representatives of wineries will give various presentations on innovative projects and two round tables on innovation in the sector and the opportunities for public and public financing of innovation for the wine sector. PROGRAM | FREE REGISTRATION | Location | Event information and contact : comunicacion@ptvvino.com

Startbec is the MAPA and AINIA programme for the design and implementation of measures to encourage the development of technology-based startups in the field of bioeconomy. The aim is to promote innovative value chains linked to the agri-food sector, support entrepreneurship, and invest in talent. During the StartBEC DemoDay, experts in the field will discuss the many opportunities offered by the bioeconomy, and the protagonists of the program will be introduced: companies, experts, researchers and students who are part of this first edition of StartBEC. INFORMATION DOSSIER | REGISTRATION | Contact, startbec@ainia.es

The 62nd edition of the Feria Nacional del Campo (National Countryside Fair) will begin on June 26 in Manzanares. It is a meeting point for the sector with more than 42 million euros in merchandise on display and a program of more than forty activities including technical conferences, tastings of agricultural and food products, workshops and competitions, with the participation of more than 204 exhibitors. Opening and activities Fercam will open its doors at 10:00 on Wednesday 26 June, with the official opening at 11:30. During the five days of the fair, visitors will be able to enjoy a varied and attractive programme for all audiences. The technical conferences, organised by agricultural companies and associations, will address topics such as: Mobility Innovation and digitalization Resource optimization. Tastings of agricultural and food products are also a common attraction and are in high demand by the public. Children's Prizes and Activities The National Countryside Fair will award prizes to the best agricultural and food products in the wine, Manchego cheese and olive oil competitions. For the little ones, Fercam offers activities such as 'Livestock for a day', 'Chefs for a day', a children's honey tasting and a healthy breakfast. This year, Repsol is presenting new free workshops for all ages, such as agroecological urban gardens, building wind generators, composting and building solar cars. Fercam timetables 2024 Fercam 2024 will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. from Wednesday 26 to Saturday 29 June. On Sunday 30 June, the fair will open only in the morning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. PROGRAM | EXHIBITORS

InNormadrid and the Alcobendas Business Association (AICA) are organizing a financing workshop in which the Center for Technological Development and Innovation (CDTI) will offer an update on the lines of aid and provide information on the EIC Accelerator program. Networking and CDTI financing for innovation projects The meeting will allow for interviews so that projects can receive advice on their ideas. REGISTRATION | MORE INFORMATION