Events

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 XXVI Technical Conference on Beef Cattle will be held on October 24 in Alcarràs , organized by the Association of Beef Cattle Farmers of the town . This meeting aims to help farmers in the region to keep up to date in an increasingly complicated market, marked by regulations such as the reduction of antibiotics, the law on livestock manure and the new CAP, which directly affects the sector. Figures such as Joan Talarn Gilabert, president of the Diputació de Lleida, and Ricard Gòdia Companys, president of Asoprovac Nacional, will be present. The event will be notable for its innovative approach , with a change in format and the inclusion of a business motivator, Emili Duró Pàmies, who will address the importance of a positive attitude and resilience in livestock productivity. In addition, key topics will be discussed, such as strategies to deal with market crises and tools to reach consumers, by experts such as Matilde Moro Valentín and Javier López López. This meeting will also analyse the impact of factors such as the entry of SIGE, QIE, and Ecoregimes, as well as the challenges arising from Bluetongue and EHE . The day will culminate with a cocktail debate and lunch, providing a networking space for attendees. PROGRAM

EUFRAS organises an online collaborative Forum that helps to participate and manage thematic networks and to exchange, learn and grow with like-minded professionals across the agricultural advisory sector. Forum Participants : Beatriz Cardoso (CONSULAI) AdvisoryNetPEST: Enhance EU advisory services and foster knowledge sharing to reduce the use and risk of pesticides. Paula Resana (INTIA) STRATUS; Connecting advisors across Europe to accelerate knowledge creation and sharing on Integrated Fertilization Management. Claire Morelle (IFOAM) OrganicAdviceNetwork: Build a Europe-wide network of organic advisors of varying experience levels. To register for the Coffee Break click here EUFRAS is a network of advisory organisations created in 2013 with the aim of supporting agricultural advisory services across Europe. EUFRAS' main objectives include: developing a community of advisors and defending their interests; supporting the professional development of advisors; responding to the challenges facing advisory services in agriculture and rural development.

The 3rd Catalonia Biogas Forum will take place on 24 October, as part of the European Biogas Week. Organised by the Bioenergy Cluster of Catalonia, it will address various aspects of the production and use of this energy source, showcasing various success stories and offering a space to discuss its future and build relationships between the various actors in the sector who will participate in the meeting. 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

New techniques, digitalisation and mechanisation of citrus production will be the central themes of this event, a benchmark in the citrus sector. The aim of the meeting is, among others, to diagnose the possible causes of the citrus crisis and the solutions that are on the horizon. This information and orientation day is subsidized by the program "AID FOR MULTI-REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS AIMED AT PROFESSIONALS IN THE RURAL ENVIRONMENT. CALL 2024", financed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and managed through the General Directorate of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-Food Training. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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 .

Until September 5, those professionals who want to get started in promoting R&D&I projects can apply to participate in the new Seminar for Advisors on R&D&I Projects of the European Union , which the CDTI is organizing between October 14 and 17, 2024. This is the 29th edition of an event aimed primarily at organisations with the capacity to participate in Horizon Europe , and specifically, at people whose main activity is supporting the participation of Spanish entities in research, technological development and innovation activities financed by the European Union through Horizon Europe and related initiatives. The aim is for participants to acquire the necessary skills to advise their researchers, their organisations or other entities in order to guide and adapt their proposals to the calls for Horizon Europe , working in a network with other organisations. Additionally, for those attendees familiar with R&D&I projects, the Seminar contributes to training them to prepare and elaborate proposals in their area of competence. The Seminar consists of five modules: Module I.- Overview, structure and content of Horizon Europe . Module II.- The participation process . Module III.- Thematic priorities of Horizon Europe . Module IV.- The process of preparing proposals . Module V.- The evaluation process . The registration fee per participant will be €375 (VAT included). INCIDENTS AND QUERIES | INFORMATION AND AGENDA | REGISTRATIONS UNTIL 11PM ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The 4th meeting of the Forum on Best Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain will take place on 9 October at a location yet to be determined. Building on the outcomes of previous Forum meetings, this event will explore the various ways in which producers can increase yields by actively participating in the value chain. Pending further details of the meeting. In English.

The College of Agricultural Engineers of Catalonia participates as a collaborator in the AI & Big Data Congress , which will take place between October 9 and 10, 2024 in Barcelona. Agriculture and the agri-food chain are beginning to apply this type of advanced technology and should not be disconnected from the current state and future of this area of knowledge. PROGRAM

Startup Olé , a major international event that brings together startups, investors, universities, students, companies and administrations to generate collaboration opportunities , is holding a new edition between October 8 and 10, 2024 , in various locations in the city of Salamanca . Among the areas it addresses, there is also entrepreneurship in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. Around 3,000 attendees gather around round tables, investment events or hackathons, among other activities. For example, on October 9th the round table "Innovation and sustainability in Conscious Agriculture" will take place, with two different parts. In the first part, Luis M Luengo, founder of Concious Agriculture, will participate as moderator, with the participation of Ana Digón, president of the Spanish Association of Regenerative Agriculture; David Nafria, Head of the Sativum project of the Agrarian Technological Institute of the Junta de Castilla y León; and Jesús Rodríguez, representing regenerative livestock farming in Salamanca. The second part will feature Óscar Lorenzo, president of the Unit of Excellence in Agricultural Production and Environment; Gonzalo Palomo, president of the Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture and Agroecology; and Félix del Villar, farmer and winegrower in Rueda. PROGRAM

Fruit Attraction is the meeting point for fruit and vegetable professionals. Fruit Attraction has become the reference commercial tool for the WORLDWIDE marketing of fruit and vegetables . Its capacity to promote global exports in the sector makes it the commercial connection point for all the professionals that make up the entire value chain, in addition to having consolidated itself as a framework for innovation in the fruit and vegetable market.

On October 4th, at 9:30 am, the DiH Datalife Hub will organize a day together with Kiwi Atlántico to present its digital fruit demonstrator , implemented within the framework of the HIBA+ project . The purpose of this event is to present, at a sector level, an advanced experimental solution for monitoring and managing a kiwi fruit farm in Galicia, which could be applied to other fruit and even vegetable crops. The field day will take place at the farm located in Bonaval – Burgueira , while the talk and lunch will take place at the Nueva Colina – Tomiño hotel. In addition to the presentation of the center and the project, there will be a guided tour of the facilities , where the implemented technology can be observed in operation . The DIH DATAlife Hub is an initiative developed within the framework of the Galician Strategy for Digital Innovation Hubs, promoted by the Xunta de Galicia through the Ministry of Economy, Employment and Industry. PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION

Event dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in agricultural mechanization from various implement companies, working with Fendt tractors . Hundreds of them meet at this multitudinous meeting that in previous editions has brought together thousands of farmers interested in the latest technologies applied to production . This year, the town of Manzanares (Ciudad Real) is hosting this field demonstration.

The Andalusian Living Lab is established as an entity aimed at promoting and implementing innovative and sustainable technological solutions aimed at improving the health of olive grove soil. It is part of the European LIVINGSOILL project (Healthy Soil to Permanent Crops Living Labs) funded with 12 million euros, of which 2 million are destined for Andalusian olive groves. The University of Jaén will be responsible for coordinating this Living Lab, which also includes 15 Andalusian entities with recognised R&D&I activity related to olive growing. The programme for the presentation event includes three round tables that will focus on the following topics: Soil health, challenges and ecosystem services. Innovation projects: Utilization of olive grove by-products within the framework of the circular economy. Pilot experiences of olive oil companies aimed at improving soil health. In addition, a conference will be held on digitalisation in the olive sector.

This biennial event serves as a meeting place for researchers and professionals involved in organic waste management, in order to analyse and discuss its treatment from technical and social perspectives, highlighting the transfer of knowledge to the industrial sector. The 8th Conference will be organised by the RNM271 (UCOGREENING) group, belonging to the Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, in the Chemical Engineering Area of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Córdoba. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

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 13th edition of the World Rabbit Congress will be held from 2 to 4 October in Tarragona PROGRAM

Meeting point between researchers and professionals related to organic waste management to analyze and debate the situation of its treatment from a technical and social point of view, highlighting the transfer of knowledge to the industrial sector . The Conference has the collaboration of the Spanish Composting Network and is organized by the RNM271 group of the Department of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Córdoba. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | HEADQUARTERS | Information and contact: 957485848 / 667833701 email: rec24@piccongresos.com