Events

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

Objectives: Knowledge of the Spanish water reuse regulations. Risk management, additional requirements, and preventive measures to ensure the safe use and management of reclaimed water. Integrated irrigation management with reclaimed water. Advantages and disadvantages. Mixing water for fertigation. Aimed at: Technicians serving Irrigation Communities and managers of administrations, universities, companies and professionals related to irrigation and the latest technologies applied to agriculture For any questions you may have, please contact us by phone at 913475990 or by email at: bzn-formregadios@mapa.es REGISTRATION | TRIPTYCH

The EU FarmBook platform, in collaboration with CEJA (European Council of Young Farmers) , invites you to participate in its upcoming online workshop entitled “Farmers as guardians of water resources” , which will be held on April 14, 2025 , via the Zoom platform. This event will focus on the key role young farmers play in sustainable water management. It will provide a forum for exchange between researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals, and will address the challenges, opportunities, and future needs surrounding responsible water use in agriculture. The workshop will feature: Interventions by experts from DG Environment , Teagasc and the AQUAGRI-KNOW project Real testimonials from young farmers across Europe Discussions on knowledge gaps, the involvement of the agricultural sector, and future water needs A final block dedicated to imagining water resilience in 2050 This meeting is part of the efforts to disseminate the results and best practices of EU-funded projects, with the aim of promoting knowledge transfer and strengthening the mission of the EU FarmBook platform. REGISTRATION

The GO PRERIVID It plans to hold a demonstration workshop, “Predicting vineyard water needs for sustainable use of irrigation water,” which is part of its outreach activities. This workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 9 ( 10:00-13:30h ) in person at the Quinta de Couselo winery (O Rosal, Pontevedra). REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

With a long tradition in Catalonia and a regional benchmark, a new edition of the agricultural machinery fair and motor show will take place in Mollerusa from 19 to 23 March 2025 , coinciding with the feast of Saint Joseph.

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

ABANCA CIMAG-GANDAGRO will take place at the ABANCA International Fair of Galicia, the largest exhibition centre in the northwest of the peninsula. The facility is located in the town of Silleda, a stone's throw from its home city, Santiago de Compostela. The 5th Professional Fair of Machinery, Agriculture and Livestock is a space for confluence, analysis and business that is already on the agenda of all professionals in the primary sector. An event whose recognition has been growing in parallel with its ability to discover the most innovative and attractive aspects of the market. And which in its fifth edition will once again focus on both exhibiting the present and anticipating the future. All of this will be possible through a comprehensive exhibition designed to satisfy the demands of all visitors, which will also be linked to an ambitious programme of activities in which there will be no shortage of highly interesting proposals and prestigious experts.

Once again, it will be a must-attend event and a point of reference for the international gathering of the sector, as well as a broad showcase of the latest machinery and technologies applied to the industry, and an excellent business platform. Once again, it will coincide with the International Exhibition of Machinery and Equipment for Wineries and Bottling ( ENOMAQ ), for Olive Oil Mills and Packaging ( OLEOMAQ ) and for the Brewing Industry ( E-BEER ). The content of the different halls offers important synergies in an unbeatable commercial showcase with the latest in machinery and technology applied to the industry. If you wish, you can exhibit equipment for both the viticulture and olive growing sectors. In this edition, the digitalization of the exhibitors' procedures is maintained, including the pre-registration form , to make this process much easier.

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

Under the motto "Cultivate opportunities, reap benefits" AGRARIA , the Valladolid Agricultural and Livestock Machinery Fair, will take place in January 2025. Among other topics, it will focus on: Services for the development of agriculture. Livestock and agricultural machinery. Technological and machinery innovations.

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

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.

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.

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.

Expo AgriTech is the technological, industrial and innovation event for the agricultural sector that brings together industry leaders with the aim of helping farms improve their competitiveness and productivity. Expo AgriTech is a unique space for innovation and agri-food technology for Spanish SMEs in the sector, where they can acquire the knowledge and solutions through which food technology is driving economic growth and competitiveness. Web: https://www.expoagritech.com/ Email: info@expoagritech.com Source: profesionalagro.com

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

A new edition of the international agricultural and gardening machinery fair EIMA International will take place from 6 to 10 November in Bologna (Italy) . Under the motto "The innovation factory", this edition will feature a new section dedicated to demonstrative tests of drones, agricultural robots and advanced digital systems .

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.