Events

The 17th edition of the International Fair for Animal Production ( FIGAN ) will take place from March 25 to 28, 2025 at the Feria de Zaragoza facilities. FIGAN aims to become the meeting point for the livestock sector in the Iberian Peninsula once again. At the last edition, 987 exhibiting companies presented the most outstanding technological innovations , in 77,083 m2 of surface area. Among the main attractions of FIGAN 2025: An outstanding selection of pure breeds Various competitions and exhibitions Genetics Health Feeding Equipment Aquaculture A prominent presence of the equine sector

National technical conference to present the results of the MAXI-CoberLEG Operational Group (Maximizing the benefits of cover crops through the selection of winter legume species and crop management), which will take place in person in Pontevedra and online through TEAMS. This initiative responds to a comprehensive approach that combines aspects of agrodiversity, genetic improvement, physiology, production and plant quality, and links them to the techno-economic demands and preferences of both producers and end consumers, to improve through R&D&I actions the competitiveness of a key export sector for the Spanish agri-food economy. The Supra-autonomous Operational Group MAXI-CoberLEG is made up of the Galician Business-University Foundation (FEUGA), Biological Mission of Galicia (MBG-CSIC), the Centre for Soil Science and Applied Biology of Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), the companies Masía el Carmen SL, Bio Varsella SL and the Agricultural Cooperative of Pego, Coop. V., and as subcontracted members the following entities: University of Valencia (UV), Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA), and Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL Program: 16:15 – Welcome to the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Spanish National Research Council (MBG-CSIC); Registration of attendees and delivery of promotional material. 16:30 – Presentation of the MAXI-CoberLEG Supra-autonomous Operational Group Beatriz Calviño Vázquez , Innovation and National Projects Manager at FEUGA 16:40 – Native biodiversity of legumes: lupine and its potential as winter groundcovers Dr. Marta Santalla Ferradás , Scientific Researcher of the Plant Development Genetics Group (DEVOLEG), of the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Higher Council for Scientific Research. 16:55 – Role of winter legume covers in the conservation of natural enemies in citrus Dr. César Monzó Ferrer, Senior Researcher at the Entomology Unit, Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research, Moncada (IVIA). 17:10 – Questions and answers 17:20 – Visit to the experimental test plots and germplasm bank of the seed collections 18:10 – Networking Aimed at farmers, cooperatives, production companies, companies related to increasing citrus productivity, business associations in the sector and clusters, Designations of Origin/Protected Geographical Indication, Public Administrations related to agriculture, the environment and/or rural development, universities, Research Groups and Technology Centres, end consumers and the general public. REGISTRATION

Agro Innovation Day is an event entirely focused on digitalization in the agricultural sector. In 2025, it returns with an even more ambitious edition, consolidating its position as the key event in digitalization and sustainability for agriculture. It brings together experts, companies, and industry professionals for a trend-setting event. This year, the Cajamar Innova accelerator is holding an agrotech startup competition. Three finalist startups will have the opportunity to present their projects to a jury composed of 15 agricultural sector experts. Only one will be selected as the winner, and they will receive special recognition to boost their growth.

On March 19, an information session on grants for cooperative innovation projects will be held in the seminar room of the ICVV administrative building on the La Grajera estate. Program 10:00 a.m. Opening by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment 10:15 a.m. Presentation of the 2025 call for proposals for innovative projects in cooperation with the agri-food sector within the framework of the PEPAC: Purpose of the aid Beneficiaries Requirements and obligations of the applicant Documentation to be submitted in the application 11:30 a.m. Questions and answers Session given by technicians from the Agricultural Production Service, Government of La Rioja

The BIO4TRACE Operational Group , Biotechnology for traceability and genetic selection in minority Spanish pig breeds, is organizing a tasting of Porco Celta products at the Casa de Galicia in Madrid on March 17 at 7:00 p.m. The event will begin with a roundtable discussion featuring chefs who are working with products from minority native breeds.

Next Monday, March 17, at the UVa Soria Campus, the 1st Healthy Food Conference will take place, a meeting that will host various presentations on this issue and will also host the presentation of AgroLab Healthy Food , an Associated Unit between the Soria Center for Food Quality (INIA-CSIC) and the University of Valladolid , which works in this field. Among other topics, the event's agenda will address European and international funding opportunities in the food sector, associated units in the field of food technology, the presentation of the research lines of the INIA-CSIC Food Technology Department, functional foods, the development of new fortified foods, biomarkers and health status, and fertilizers from organic byproducts.

This event will focus on the study of the current management of the Asturian and Galician milk production system, considering the joint analysis of the farm and the value chain, which will allow the selection of the best practices associated with the different types of farms. Discussion and sharing of information on the weaknesses, threats, strengths and opportunities of livestock farms. Discussion and sharing of the most relevant production, environmental and social indicators. About the CLIMALACT Task Force The CLIMALACT project aims to identify and standardise farm/landscape/value chain management practices associated with the “CLIMALACT” brand and to provide, through co-creative processes (multi-actor methodologies), idiotypes of dairy agri-food systems in Asturias and Galicia based on the calculation of simple sustainability and climate neutrality indicators in order to achieve transparency in farm and value chain management and continuous improvement of sustainability.

He Observatory of the Digitalization of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector is organizing a series of webinars to analyze the state of robotization in the agri-food sector. The objective of the third session, on March 13, is to learn about the state of robotization in livestock farming , as well as to discuss the current reality of this issue, its benefits and challenges, and future prospects for its adoption. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Transfiere brings together experts from different sectors to exchange scientific and technological knowledge, promote innovation, and strengthen the relationship between science and business. Held annually in Malaga, this event is key for ecosystem players, facilitating B2B meetings, expanding networking opportunities, finding strategic partners, and presenting innovative products, services, and projects. Through thematic panels and conferences, up-to-date information on internationalization, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, Industry 5.0, financing, investment, research, open innovation, and public procurement of innovation is disseminated. The event provides a variety of opportunities to discover and connect with the latest trends and the best opportunities. Agriculture in Transfer 2025 On Thursday the 13th, at 12:00 p.m., the project "Influence of regenerative agriculture on biodiversity and the functioning of pasture areas (AGROREG)" will be presented, among others. Speaker: Francisco Rodríguez León. ECUORUM-Pablo de Olavide University. On Friday the 14th, at 12:45 p.m., the talk "Strategies to Boost Technology Transfer: Geolit 25 Years as a Tool for Territorial Cohesion" will take place. The second part will focus on innovation and technological development in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. PROGRAM

On March 11, 2025, at the ANCCE (Royal National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders) stand at the Equitania 2025 international fair in Essen (Germany), a dissemination session of the GO HORSEDATA project will take place.

The supra-regional Operational Group PRERIVID has organised a technical dissemination day that will take place in a hybrid format (in person and online via Microsoft Teams) on 11 March. PROGRAM | IN-PERSON REGISTRATION | ONLINE REGISTRATION

The first informative day for livestock farmers of the GESVAC 4.0 Operational Group will take place on March 7 - Phase 2 at the IMIDRA La Chimenea estate in Aranjuez (Madrid). Program: 12:00 Presentation of the day 12:15 IMIDRA Activities Santiago Moreno Alcalde (Head of the IMIDRA Livestock Research and Improvement Area) 12:30 Testing within the Limousin Breeding Program Francisco Javier García Calvillo (Technical Director of the Spanish Federation of Limousin Breeders) 13:00 New developments in the GESVAC 4.0 platform José Luis Tejeda (ICT Department of the Confederation of Spanish Frisian Associations) 13:30 Meat quality through ultrasound Nicolás Escartín (HUMECO Veterinarian) 14:15 Spanish wine

Organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Andalusian Government in collaboration with Fresón de Palos , the Demofarm demonstration day on "Demonstration and dissemination of tools for digital transformation in strawberries" will take place on March 6 at the Andalusian Cooperative Society Santa María de La Rábida, Fresón de Palos. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

NUTRACEUTICALS EUROPE is the international event for the functional ingredients, novel foods and finished products industry. It is the professional meeting point for producers, distributors and their customers. It is a forum specially designed for presentations of new launches, development of new business and also for acquiring knowledge in a suitable framework. The event has two different perspectives. The Nutraceuticals Europe Summit combines trend analysis, scientific innovation and training, through academic content, with a high level of internationally recognized speakers. Nutraceuticals Europa Summit – Expo is an event organized by Feria Valencia in Pavilion 1 of IFEMA, Madrid.

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 to disseminate the results of GO 4SHEEP, aimed at digitalisation and innovation in order to improve reproduction and fertility through the processing and digitalisation of data processing with artificial intelligence. The following issues will be addressed: R1: SHEEP CLOUD. DEVELOPMENT OF SECURE FEDERA PLATFORM BASED ON DATALAKE WITH ARTIFCIAL INTELLIGENCE: Gradiant R2: MIR DATA ANALYSIS AND BODY CONDITION TO EVALUATE IMPROVEMENTS IN FERTILITY: Agrama R3: DATA ANALYSIS OF REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MALES BASED ON JUMPING RHYTHM: Assafe R4: DATA ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF MALES AND FERTILITY OF LAMBS BASED ON FEEDING: Confelac R5: FERTILITY DATA ANALYSIS BASED ON IMPROVED SEMEN VIABILITY: Agrama R6: DATA ANALYSIS FOR STALLION SELECTION: Assafe

The tenth edition of the technical conference "Vineyard cultivation and grape quality" will take place on February 27 at the Palacio de Villachica Winery, Peñafiel (Valladolid). The event will feature the participation of Enrique Pascual, President of the CRDO Ribera del Duero and, among other topics, AI and its application in precision viticulture or the future of viticulture in the DO Ribera del Duero will be addressed. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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.

On February 18, 2025 , the headquarters of Cajamar PITA Science and Technology Park will host the first meeting of startups in the agri-food sector . This in-person event will bring together innovative companies and experts to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence and technology on agriculture and water management. What will you find at this event? 🔹 Presentations on macroeconomic trends and digital transformation. 🔹 Debates on the impact of AI on the agri-food sector . 🔹 Presentation of startups specialized in Water and Agrotech . 🔹 Networking spaces and bilateral meetings with startups. A unique opportunity to learn about the latest innovations in agriculture and sustainability . This is a free event but with limited capacity, so prior registration is required. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

A day to reflect on the strategic role of innovation as a driver of change in the food sector and discover initiatives and strategies to project a competitive and sustainable future for 2035, with a special focus on technology transfer . Organized by Eatex Food Innovation Hub by CNTA at CaixaForum Madrid. AGENDA 10:00h Reception of attendees. Welcome coffee 10:30h Welcome and context Silvia García . Director of Eatex Food Innovation Hub. Hector Barbarin . General Director of CNTA. 10:45h Roundtable: What do the data tell us? Moderator : Diego Moñux. Founder & Executive Partner Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO). Jorge Barrero . Director General of COTEC. Eduardo Cotillas . Director of R&D at FIAB. José Luis Cabañero . Founder and CEO of Eatable Adventures. Catalina Martínez . Senior scientist at the Institute of Public Policies and Goods of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC). Aureo Díaz-Carrasco . Managing Director of FEDIT. 11:40h SWOT Analysis Cecilia Wolluschek . Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships at Eatex Food Innovation Hub. 11:50 a.m. Roundtable: Innovation in action Moderated by: Carlos Iglesias , CEO at Runroom and Academic Director at Esade. Marta Fernández-Golfin . Head of Innovation EMEA at Grupo Bimbo. Inés Sagrario. CEO and Co-founder of Ekonoke. Angel Alba . Founder of Innolandia. Alejandro González . Director of Innovation, Quality, N&S and R&D at Grupo Calidad Pascual. 12:45h Roadmap 2035 Silvia García. Director of Eatex Food Innovation Hub. Cecilia Wolluschek . Head of Ecosystem and Partnerships at Eatex Food Innovation Hub. 13:00h Promotion of Innovation and Technology Transfer from the Administrations Isabel Bombal . Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). Juan Cruz Cigudosa . Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities of the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities (MICIU). 13:15h Closing and Call to Action 13:20h Networking. Lunch 14:30h End of the event REGISTRATION