Events

The Fertiberia Chair of Agro-Environmental Studies will hold its 16th conference on April 10th under the theme "Healthy Soils for Productive and Climate-Resilient Agriculture." The event, which will take place at the ETSIAAB (Educational Institute of Agriculture and Fisheries) in Madrid, seeks to explore innovative strategies and technologies that improve agricultural productivity without compromising soil health or the sector's profitability. It will feature the participation of leading experts and an institutional address by Elena Busutil , Director General of Agricultural Production and Markets at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food . During the conference, key topics will be addressed, such as the role of carbon in agricultural soils , the importance of the microbiome for fertility , and the impact of microorganism-based fertilizers on human health. Additionally, specialists from institutions such as CEBAS-CSIC , the University of Lisbon , and the Ministry of Health will share their knowledge on biotechnology and soil regeneration. An innovative soil digitization project in Spain using artificial intelligence will also be presented. The event will conclude with a presentation by Augusto Arce , director of the Fertiberia Chair , and a cocktail reception to encourage the exchange of ideas among attendees. Moderated by Luis Montoto Rojo , this event will establish itself as a leading forum for discussing agricultural sustainability and soil conservation in the context of climate change. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The GO MAXI-CoberLEG is planning a demonstration workshop as part of its outreach activities. It will take place on Thursday , April 3rd, in person (10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.). at the Pego Agricultural Cooperative, in Alicante. REGISTRATION AND PROGRAM

The objective of this technical workshop is to deepen knowledge of the mechanisms that facilitate soil improvement, the factors that increase organic matter, understand how they work and how we can enhance them, as well as point out which practices can be negative. The results of studies on vineyard soil management, carried out by INCAVI, will be presented with the aim of defining sustainable strategies that promote the quality of grapes and wine. IRTA will consider introducing new molecular analysis technologies that allow us to understand soil biology, better understand how it works, and improve its management. Furthermore, the natural mechanisms that plants use to obtain nutrients and other benefits through active exchanges with soil microbiology will be presented. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On the occasion of World Soil Day 2024: Take care of soils. Measure, monitor, manage. Speaker: Manuel López Vicente, Professor of the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. EPS Huesca In-person for students requesting credit recognition/ Online. Register here Collaborators: Official College of Agricultural Engineers Aragon-Navarra-Basque Country and the Territorial Delegation of Aragon of the Spanish Society of Soil Science (SECS) PROGRAM 13:00h Presentation by Dr. María Videgain, member of the governing board of the College, professor and researcher at the EPS of Huesca, University of Zaragoza. 13:05h Presentation of the DMS by Dr. David Badía Villas, professor of the Area of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, at the EPS of Huesca, and President of the DT Aragón-SECS. 13:10h Talk by Dr. Manuel López Vicente, PPL at EPS Huesca entitled “Sustainable soil management in woody crops” . This talk presents the changes that living and inert covers generate in agricultural soils for permanent crops, such as olive groves and vineyards. Special emphasis is placed on the measurement and monitoring of the hydrological properties of the soil, complemented by aspects of soil fertility and biology; case results will be offered both for Aragon and other communities. With the data obtained, it is possible to achieve better agronomic management, which is essential for environmental sustainability, to optimize management, resources and to boost the profitability of farms. 14:00 h. Appetizer, courtesy of the Official College of Agricultural Engineers of Aragon, Navarre and the Basque Country.

Promoted by the Spanish Association of Agronutrient Manufacturers (AEFA) and Inter-Company Conferences , this congress focuses its content on the technology and efficient management of this resource, which can be considered the one that offers the greatest potential to increase yields and improve the quality of crops . The event will feature the participation of top-level experts in subjects related to: Fertilization. Soil study. Digital tools. Reduction of tillage. Development of new biostimulant products. Current regulations regarding soil care and protection. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The cooperative group Agropal and the specialized magazine Tierras (from Interempresas Media) are organizing the 2024 edition of the Congress "The future of cereal", which this year will feature Ramón Armengol , a prominent figure in Catalan and Spanish cooperativism who has recently received the distinction of the Civil Order of Agrarian Merit awarded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, as its opening speaker. Thanks to his extensive experience in Brussels, where he has come to preside over the organization that represents European cooperatives (COGECA), he will offer a detailed vision of the main challenges affecting the sector and how the Common Agricultural Policy and current geopolitical tensions will determine the future of the activity in the medium and long term. Other highlights will include: Efficiency in fertilization Seed as a key production factor Plant health Carbon farming The evolution of markets Alternative crops Gene editing PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The 17th Symposium on Plant Health, in an edition where the role of artificial intelligence, current phytosanitary issues and key tools such as the Digital Farm Notebook where the role of the Advisor is fundamental will be discussed. Those interested in attending can reserve their place by filling out the form found at the following link: https://www.fitosymposium.com/INSCRIPCION/ To consult the Symposium program click here

During the day, the content of the HORIZON-MISS-2024-SOIL-01 call for proposals for the specific lines of implementation of Living Labs projects will be presented. NATIOONS will provide information and recommendations for launching living labs, taking into account their characteristics, governance and business models. A block of success stories will be organized, with the participation of entities that participate in projects approved in the 2023 call and in the afternoon, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the entities that request it will be able to hold a bilateral meeting with CDTI technicians. Participants interested in holding a bilateral meeting with CDTI technicians during the day of the event (from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) must complete the proposal template or the full proposal (if it has been previously submitted) and send it by email to marta.conde@cdti.es, until May 6 at 10:00 a.m. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION until May 6 | LOCATION

Technical workshop for rural professionals on organic farming. INFORMATION , tel. 961267122

In this technical day, different experts will explain what can be done to face the lack of water and how to know the state of the sun and the plant. In addition, different wineries will explain their experience with the use of sensors and technological tools with which they monitor the water status of their crops. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | INFORMATION and CONTACT, María Marhuenda, 667385438, 932223923, mariamarhuenda@gencat.cat

​The main objective of the workshop is to generate the appropriate space to discuss with key territorial actors the main challenges and opportunities of carbon farming in annual crops and agroforestry systems, and to identify barriers and facilitators to adopt carbon farming practices in each region. MRV4SOC

AGROEXPO International Fair To consult the Fair program click here

Water and Food Conference. The urgency of strategies for adaptation to climate change A meeting point in search of technical and scientific solutions for water and food security in the new climate scenario. You can consult the Program by clicking here To follow the online session click here

In recent years, regenerative agriculture has been frequently discussed as a work strategy to improve soil health by recovering its organic matter content and biodiversity. It improves resilience to climate change, sequesters carbon in the soil and expands the ecosystem services associated with agriculture. This webinar will address the advantages of incorporating organic matter into soils , the principles of regenerative agriculture, as well as various examples of its application in our country. We will have the participation of experts who have worked in these areas and have developed specific projects. The webinar, which will introduce regenerative agriculture, is part of a series of sessions to be held in January and February 2024 focusing on soil management practices on farms.

The Chair of Agri-Food Cooperatives, in collaboration with the Generalitat Valenciana, Agro-Food Cooperatives of Spain and the C. Valenciana, organizes on June 16 in Paterna (Valencia), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., a conference on direct land management by agri-food cooperatives. The conference has a hybrid format, it can be followed virtually by zoom (upon registration) and also in person at the Caixa Popular headquarters, in El Parc Tecnólógic de València. The event is sponsored by Caixa Popular. During the meeting, direct land management, legal, fiscal and labor issues will be presented in a round table conference. In addition, the experiences and good practices of agri-food cooperatives in land management will be discussed. PROGRAM Registration for the Conference - In-person Registration for the Conference - Online Agri-Food Cooperatives Chair Agri-food Cooperatives of Spain and the University of Valencia UVCátedras launched a Chair in 2018 to generate knowledge about agri-food cooperatives. The objectives of the Chair are to generate research, reflection and transmission of knowledge on legal and economic issues of cooperatives, to stimulate the study of issues that affect agri-food cooperatives and to disseminate the characteristics of this type of companies.

The Valencian Foundation for Advanced Studies organizes the Conference 'Agronomic Engineering and connection of biosystems: New agri-food model' The day will be in person and online . Registration => https://forms.gle/nmjrFUkFx9uzQgxE8 .

The V Forum to Promote the Digital Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector (DATAGRI) will analyze in different formats the main trends on digital transformation in the agricultural sector and the success stories that are accelerating this process throughout the value chain. Discover the technology in the birthplace of the greenhouse, in southern Europe. PROGRAM