Events

CARINA is a four-year transnational Innovation Action (until October 2026), supported by the European Union under the Horizon Europe programme. The project focuses on new sustainable and diversified agricultural systems, including two new oilseed crops, carinata and camelina, capable of providing multiple low-iLUC feedstocks for the bio-based economy.

The Aragonese Cluster of Agricultural and Livestock Production Means (CAMPAG) and the Technological Institute of Aragon ITA, are pleased to invite you to the Dialogue on “Agriculture of the future: Robotics and new solutions for the agri-food sector ”. We will explore future technologies and solutions for the agri-food sector, with a focus on robotics and automation. We will discuss trends, current business needs and market expectations.

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural World and Environment of the Government of La Rioja organizes the Sustainable management and soil quality conference, within the framework of the European project " Phos4Cycle. Monitoring of phosphates in agricultural and livestock activities for the sustainable use of soil and water, of the Interreg Sudoe program ". The Phos4Cycle project aims to develop a common strategy and action plan for the management of phosphates associated with agricultural and livestock activity in rural areas. Among the strategies evaluated in the project is the application of biochar in different crops. The use of biochar has been increasing in recent years due to the environmental benefits attributed to it. This conference will discuss how the application of biochar affects soil quality and carbon dynamics, as well as experiences of its use in different crops. Attendance is in person and registration is required. For any questions or clarifications, please contact us at transfer.agraria@larioja.org . PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION

10th annual EU conference on EAFRD financial instruments , organized by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI), and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Registration will open in Summer 2024. 10th Annual EU Conference on EAFRD Financial Instruments organised by the European Commission, Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI) and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Registration will open during summer 2024.

The Plant Health and Certification Service is the technical unit that carries out the functions of control and certification of seeds and nursery plants, the management of surveillance and control plans for plant pests and diseases, the marketing and use of phytosanitary products and their evaluation, and technical advice to the production sector on plant health and seed production.

Training activities. Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries. Tenerife Island Council.

The VIII Technical Forum on Plant Health organized by the Center for Plant Health and Certification will take place on November 28 in the Auditorium of the Mediterranean Agricultural Institute of Zaragoza

Technical Conference "Results obtained in the study of fertigation in strawberry, raspberry and blueberry crops. Campaign 23/24" (IFAPA Huelva, November 28, 2024) in which the book " Strawberry varieties in Huelva: a century of history (1923-2023)" will also be presented.

As part of the celebration of Expo Agritech 2024 in Malaga, on the 27th at 1:15 p.m. the round table "Advice for the digitalization of the agri-food sector" will take place in the central auditorium. The aim is to present the various advisory tools for the digitalisation of the agri-food sector. This round table will assess their status and share outstanding experiences in digitalisation advice. Maite Ambrós Mendioroz , Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalisation of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, will moderate this session in which the following will also participate: Zheni Valerieva Zhivkova Todorova. Smart Agro - Hyperplan. Ametic Victoria Eugenia Sanchez Fuentes. Director of the Digital Innovation Hubs Support Program. EOI Ricardo Alarcón Roldan. Programme and Reports Advisor at the General Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Food. Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development. Regional Government of Andalusia. Manuel Laínez Andrés. Director of the Cajamar Foundation. Alberto García Carmona. Head of Taxation and Digitalisation. Spanish Wine Federation.

The 1st National Meeting of Young People and Hosts participating in the Cultiva Program will take place in Madrid on November 27. This program promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food provides young people from rural areas with access to on-site training, guided by the managers of model farms, examples of good practices and the implementation of innovation in the sector. In order to bring together the participants of the CULTIVA Programme (young people, hosts of model farms and management entities) from the 2020 to 2023 editions, and to create a network among all of them to discuss this initiative and the generational change in the agricultural sector, this meeting will take place, which will include discussion panels and activities that promote the exchange of experiences. REGISTRATION until Friday, November 15th.

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.

To address key issues in pigeon breeding, we will have the participation of an animal health expert from the University of Valladolid (UVA), who will share key knowledge on maintaining optimal health in birds and the facilities necessary to guarantee animal welfare and production efficiency. In addition, producers who are already engaged in this activity will present their experiences and the main challenges they face on a daily basis, providing a realistic view of the sector. Finally, the role of catering as a driver of demand for pigeons will be analysed, highlighting the interest in this product in local gastronomy and its potential as a differentiating element in the culinary offering of the region.

On Tuesday, November 26, Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España is organizing the eighth SIGCEX Conference, entitled 'Field notebook and digital solutions to climate change'. This session is aimed at the technical services of cooperatives that have already completed training in SIGCEX (Cooperative Geographic Information System for Farms), the staff of federations, as well as any other federated cooperative interested in participating in the C3-SIGCEX system that has not had the opportunity to complete the training until now. During the event, which will be held online, representatives of the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA) will explain the regulatory situation and clarify doubts about the incentives for the voluntary use of the digital notebook. Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España will explain the implementation of the C3-SIGCEX cooperative field notebook, the progress and the current status of the project. PROGRAM: 10:00 a.m. Regulatory situation and incentives for the voluntary use of the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA) digital notebook. 10:30 a.m. Implementation of C3-SIGCEX, progress and status of the Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain project. 11:00 a.m. News from the Hispatec Cooperative Field Notebook. 11:30 a.m. SIGCEX and Climate Change ESR.

From November 26 to 28, 2024 , the first edition of Expo Agritech will take place in Malaga, which is presented as the first 4.0 Field Fair due to its specific focus on the implementation of new technologies in agriculture . Expo Agritech 24 will feature a mixed format that includes an exhibition area, various congresses and technical conferences, and other networking and awards events. As regards the exhibition part, it will showcase the technologies that are already transforming new generation farms. And in the congress area , the following are already planned: 5 vertical forums. Olive growing, Wine and vine, Horticulture, Fruit trees and extensive crops. 4 professional summits. Farm owners, agricultural engineers, cooperatives, designations of origin. 2 Professional workshops. CAP management, sustainability and soil regeneration. Competition for entrepreneurs in the agricultural and agri-food sectors The meeting in Malaga will also host the AgriTech Startup Forum entrepreneurship competition , with the aim of being the national showcase for emerging companies that are revolutionising processes, models and techniques in the agri-food industry through innovation. To this end, AgriTech Startup Forum has opened its call for applications to receive technological proposals from emerging talent that have managed to transform the agricultural sector. Startups can participate by presenting their cutting-edge solutions based on: Sensorization IoT Remote sensing Biofertilizers Biosecurity Crop mapping Automation Connectivity AI & Data Drones Smart irrigation Biotechnology Supply chain Weather monitoring Detection of diseases, among others. The organization plans to bring together more than 8,000 professionals from the agricultural sector in search of the latest innovations in management systems, machinery, equipment, post-harvest, greenhouses, energy, food safety, technology centers, biotechnology, and especially the latest technology for quality, sustainability and productivity. CONGRESS AGENDA 4.0 | INNOVATION AWARDS | START UP FORUM

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

From the Observatory of Digitalization of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector , you are invited to the first session of a series of webinars on the State of Robotization in the Agri-Food Sector. The Observatory of the Digitalisation of the Spanish Agri-Food Sector is a project promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) in collaboration with Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar, developed so far with EU Next Generation funds. The title of the webinar for this first session is Robotization in outdoor agriculture and it will be held virtually on November 25 from 12:00 to 13:30 . The objective of this webinar is to learn about the state of robotization in outdoor agriculture, as well as to discuss the current reality of this issue, its benefits and challenges, and future prospects for its mass adoption. In addition, success stories and the most recent technological advances that are driving this transformation in the agricultural sector will be analyzed. We encourage you to follow the webinar and give it as much publicity as possible. The following link contains the program and access to registration: Observatory Events (mapa.gob.es) Event program: https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/desarrollo-rural/temas/innovacion-medio-rural/programaevento25denoviembre_tcm30-696706.pdf

On the verge of its 40th edition, BioCultura Madrid will once again show that “bio” is not/was not a fad and that it is here to stay. The fair will be held in November at the Feria de Madrid-Ifema venue. The sectors will be: Organic food; Certified eco-natural cosmetics and hygiene; Healthy home; Sustainable fashion; Eco Lifestyle; Health and Wellbeing, NGOs… It is expected that 400 exhibitors will participate and that more than 50,000 visitors will once again be expected. More than 300 activities will be held in parallel to the exhibition. Ángeles Parra, director of the fair, commented that “it would be very difficult to summarise these almost 40 years of fairs, activism, rebellion and social awareness. We have never been a fad. Time has proved us right. The future will be ecological or it will not be.”

Within the framework of the VII AEL Conference and the II RELEG Meeting, and coinciding with the celebration, on November 13, of the World Day of the Mediterranean Diet, the University of León, together with the Spanish Association of Legumes (AEL) and the Spanish Legumes Network RELEG research network, are organizing the Iberian Congress of Legumes: bases of agricultural and food sustainability , which will take place in León. Networking for the legume sector in Spain The main objective of this event is to bring together all the actors related to the legume sector in the Iberian Peninsula, from the world of production, packaging and commercial distribution to researchers from all areas related to these crops, including quality brands and the organisations and institutions responsible for their regulation, in order to promote synergies between participants and consolidate strategic collaboration networks in this sector. The advances and problems, both new and persistent, will also be addressed, as well as the challenges facing the sector and the progress in scientific research on legumes. For this reason, a relevant and highly interesting topic has been proposed as the motto of the conference: “Bases of agricultural and food sustainability”. PROGRAM

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