Events

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.

On February 19th at 6:30 pm , the Madrid College of Veterinarians (C. del Maestro Ripoll, 8, 28006 Madrid) will host the presentation of the results of the EQUIGENOM Operative Group, a key project for the application of genomics in the improvement and selection of the Purebred Spanish Horse (PRE) and the equine sector in general . This is a project led by the National Association of Purebred Spanish Horse Breeders (ANCCE) based on the application of genomics in the equine sector. The presentation will feature prominent figures from the livestock sector, as well as experts in genomics and animal production, who will present the advances achieved and the impact that genomic selection will have on the future of the sector. The results to be presented are based on the development of an economical medium-density (MD) chip (array) that simultaneously allows for the analysis of parentage with SNPs, the diagnosis of hereditary diseases, the detection of economically important traits and genomic selection in the PRE. This advance will facilitate the decision-making of breeders regarding the selection of their breeding stock and represents a significant milestone in the genetic and genomic improvement of the Purebred Spanish Horse and the equine sector. Provisional programme 18:30 h. – Opening. Activities of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and application of genomic selection in the livestock sector. Ms. Ana Rodríguez Castaño, Secretary General of Agricultural Resources and Food Security of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 18:50 h. – Results of the GO EQUIGENOM. Importance of genomics. Impact on the equine sector and future prospects. Mrs. Arancha Rodríguez Sainz de los Terreros and Mr. Pedro Azor Ortiz, technical director and deputy technical director of the PRE Genealogical Book. 19:25 h. – Towards a New Era in Equine Selection: From Phenotype to Genomic Selection with EQUIGENOM. Ms. Mercedes Valera Córdoba, Professor of Animal Production at the University of Seville. 19:45 h. – Closing. Mr. Gabriel Rodríguez Alarcón, Animal Health Key Account Manager, Thermofisher. Mr. José Luis Urquijo y Narváez, president of the Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS). Mr. José Juan...

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

MELIZA is an international professional meeting for beekeepers, the latest technological advances, food, machinery, clothing, etc. A unique event where the different sectors of beekeeping can show their products, carry out practical demonstrations of them, etc. During the three days of the fair, in the morning and afternoon, there will be various free talks on current issues for the sector, given by expert professionals in the beekeeping world. Among other issues, questions such as: Tropilaelaps mites, knowing this parasite that moves west, The importance of organic acids and natural substances in Varroa control. Metagenomic analysis of honey DNA for the detection of adulterations. Use of ethanolic extract of propolis to prevent American foulbrood. Technological innovations such as: APISFERO Automatic Varroa counting and maturity classification. BEEVITAL Nucleus formation management. Experience with Varromed. BROODMINDER Remote monitoring of hives: current events and perspectives. HONEY.AI Automated microscope for honey analysis. There will also be a family section with workshops and activities for children, as well as other parallel activities that will help MELIZA position itself as an international beekeeping benchmark. 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

Third of three days of dissemination of the results of the project “ Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector ” developed by the PDApp Operational Group . The conferences are aimed primarily at representatives of entities throughout the value chain, but also at other interested parties such as innovation and research centres, public administrations and the specialised press. Details will be provided on the support service that the GO PDApp has developed to digitize Loss and Waste Prevention Plans , with testimonials from companies that already work with the digital platform. 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

Organized by IRTA , with the participation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and the support of the Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR), it will explore innovative solutions to global challenges such as climate change, plant protection, optimization of fertilization and economic sustainability. This meeting will also highlight the importance of future collaborations with Latin America, strengthening strategic alliances to ensure a sustainable and competitive future for rice, an essential crop in our economy, food and ecosystem. This conference, aimed at achieving more efficient, sustainable and resilient rice production, will showcase the most relevant results of the trials of the RiceFertiSat project, funded through Operation 16.01.01 of Cooperation for Innovation of the Rural Development Programme of Catalonia 2014-2020; of the projects 'BestRice', 'Ricres' and 'Ricescape', funded by the State Research Agency, Ministry of Science and Innovation and the Climate Fund: AgriregenCat , AgriCarboniCat and Mitigation of rice fields . Projects funded by the Climate Funds of Catalonia.

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.

The following topics will be addressed in this technical session to present the FOSNAT project: Problems with phosphonates in organic crops. Hypothesis of origin and detection; recent studies. Determination of phosphonates: Methods of analysis Project presentation: FOSNAT-Origin of phosphonates in organic crops of economic importance in Andalusia. FOSNAT project. First results COLLOQUIUM AND QUESTIONS

Lleida will host the 25th AECOC Congress on February 11 and 12, 2025 Meat and Processed Products, a key event for the meat sector that will analyse the major strategic changes that are marking the future of this industry. The event will address the transformations that meat companies must adopt to ensure their agility and sustainability in an increasingly demanding environment. The focus will also be on the need to build resilient, responsible and competitive value chains to face market challenges . The conference will include debates on today's consumer and the evolution of their values, as well as on innovation and the opportunities for differentiation that will allow companies to stand out in the sector. In addition, the vision of a present focused on the future will be promoted, highlighting the importance of collaboration as a driver of strength and growth.

Cajamar , in collaboration with Interporc , has promoted and published an exhaustive and updated analysis of a modern and responsible livestock farming model that seeks not only to lead in terms of production volume , but also in quality and sustainability of its processes throughout the entire chain, and that strives to respond to the demands of consumers and society. This session will present the content of the publication , with special reference to the conclusions drawn from the work . In addition, one of the most significant chapters included in it will be discussed, namely the development of the circular economy in primary production as a whole. This second block will be addressed through a round table in which authors and companies that have contributed to the work will participate. REGISTRATION

Second of three days of dissemination of the results of the project “ Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector ” developed by the PDApp Operational Group . The conferences are aimed primarily at representatives of entities throughout the value chain, but also at other interested parties such as innovation and research centres, public administrations and the specialised press. Details will be provided on the support service that the GO PDApp has developed to digitize Loss and Waste Prevention Plans , with testimonials from companies that already work with the digital platform. The next dissemination day is scheduled for February 12 in Palafolls (Barcelona) . PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Madrid's local producers' market is held on the first Saturday of every month at the Casa de Campo Fairgrounds in Madrid. Local products from producers in the Community of Madrid. Oils, Vegetables, Legumes and Vegetables, Meats, Sausages, Dairy Products, Cheeses, Sweets, Bread, Drinks, Craft Beers, Gourmet Products, Organic Foods, Vegan Foods, etc. Opening hours: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free admission Location: Agricultural Chamber of the Community of Madrid. Puerta del Angel Walk, 4 – Casa de Campo Fairgrounds Event dates: Sat 1 Feb 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 1 Mar 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 5 Apr 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 3 May 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 7 Jun 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 5 Jul 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat Aug 2, 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 6 Sep 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 4 Oct 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 1 Nov 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00 Sat 6 Dec 2025 @ 10:00 - 15:00

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The fourth of these talks focuses on the E-LocalHUB Operational Group. Digital technological innovations to improve the commercial competitiveness of extensive livestock farming and promote short distribution circuits. The planned program is as follows: 12:00 : Presentation of project objectives – Teresa Antoñanzas, RFEAGAS technical department. 12:10 : From the Field to the Screen: Opportunities and challenges of e-commerce for our breeds – Jose M. Perea (UCO) and Fernando Lianes (Teckpyma). 12:30 : Native breeds on labels: A gateway to responsible consumption – Rosa Díez, Deputy Director General of Livestock Production Resources at MAPA. ZOOM LINK

Aimed at production companies and ETTs that want to know more about how to improve field processes, the event will focus on digitalization and advanced solutions to optimize irrigation, data management and efficiency in the sector. PROGRAM 10:00: Welcome Coffee 10:30: Opening of the event 10:40: Shared Data Space, the future of agriculture . Anna Gras - UPC. 11:10: Success story: Digital transformation . Nuria Izquierdo - Summer Fruit. 11:30: New developments in 2025. Albert Duaigües - RawData. 12:00: Efficient cultivation, from irrigation to frost protection . Regaber. 12:30: Success story: Comprehensive digitalization of an agricultural operation . Eduard Obis - Vegga 13:00: Closing of the event. 13:15: Vermouth & Networking.

The Royal Spanish Federation of Select Livestock Associations (RFEAGAS) has launched the Innovation Week , an initiative that will take place from January 27 to 30 in virtual format through the Zoom platform and that will have different sessions scheduled at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this event is to present the progress and results of the Supra-autonomous Operational Groups in which the Royal Federation participates and, therefore, the programme includes the presentation of these groups, as well as presentations by experts in innovation and a round of questions open to attendees. The third of these talks focuses on the SMARTFARMRANI Operational Group. Precision livestock farming to increase sustainability and resilience in extensive farms of native breeds. The planned program is as follows: 12:00 : Presentation of project objectives – Teresa Antoñanzas, RFEAGAS technical department. 12:10 : Evaluation of the environmental sustainability of heifers on extensive farms – Lola Buendía, researcher at the Cajamar Experimental Station. 12:30 : A practical approach to measure the resilience of livestock farms – Daniel Martín Collado and Alicia Prat Benhamou, researchers at CITA de Aragón. ZOOM LINK

First of three days of dissemination of the results of the project “ Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector ” developed by the PDApp Operational Group . The conferences are aimed primarily at representatives of entities throughout the value chain, but also at other interested parties such as innovation and research centres, public administrations and the specialised press. Details will be provided on the support service that the GO PDApp has developed to digitize Loss and Waste Prevention Plans , with testimonials from companies that already work with the digital platform. The next dissemination days are scheduled for February 5 in Torre Pacheco (Murcia) and February 12 in Palafolls (Barcelona) . PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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