Events

The General Council of Official Colleges of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Spain collaborates in the organization of the Youth Forum on Spanish Agri-Food Systems , a national event that will be held on May 8 and 9, 2025 in the city of León , with the aim of giving voice to youth in the debate on the future of the agri-food system . Promoted by the Spanish National Chapter of the World Food Forum (WFF) and organized together with the Global Council on Sustainable Food Systems and IAAS Spain , the forum has the support of institutions such as the University of León , the León City Council , the FAO and various entities committed to the sustainability and development of the food system. Inspired by the WFF's flagship event in Rome , the Spanish forum offers a meeting and exchange space for young people from all over Spain , focusing on the main challenges and opportunities facing the agri-food sector, with a special emphasis on generational change, sustainability, food safety, and the key role of innovation and technology. Main topics and activities of the forum Innovation and technology in agri-food systems Food security and international cooperation The role of young women in transforming the food system Politics, youth and decision-making Inspiring experiences led by young people in the sector The event will include thematic panels, roundtables, networking sessions, and cultural activities , and is expected to attract around 100 attendees from different regions of the country. The General Council's participation in this forum reflects its commitment to youth leadership in agriculture , raising awareness of their role in the agri-food and environmental sectors, and forging strategic alliances to address current and future challenges from a sustainable and inclusive perspective. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On May 8 , the town of Alcañiz , Teruel, will host a new edition of CULTIVA 2025 , the Winter Grain Transfer Conference , a landmark event on the national agricultural calendar. Held on an irrigated farm, the event will bring together more than a thousand industry professionals to learn firsthand about the latest innovations in grain cultivation. Organized with the support of the Arax Network and the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Aragon , CULTIVA has established itself as the leading platform for the transfer of agricultural knowledge in the cereal sector. Technicians , farmers , researchers , and companies will gather at this event, which combines field trials, technology exhibitions, and opportunities for dialogue on sustainability, productivity, and digitalization in the agricultural sector. CULTIVA 2025 will once again be a key venue for discovering the most advanced solutions in varieties, fertilization, plant health, and agronomic management, with the aim of boosting the competitiveness of cereal farms, especially in irrigated areas. Attendance at the event is free and represents a unique opportunity to stay up-to-date and connect with key players in the agri-food sector.

The VOLTAGRO operational group (Study of the integration of photovoltaic production systems in irrigated crops, managed by intelligent irrivoltaic management systems) plans to carry out an outreach activity within the framework of the Castilla-La Mancha Agricultural and Livestock Fair (EXPOVICAMAN) on Saturday, May 10, during fair hours. With the participation of COAGACART (Cooperative of farmers and ranchers of Campo de Cartagena), the planned program includes: - Screening of the informative video - Distribution of graphic materials for dissemination More information: info@coagacart.com

The subtropical fruit sector will meet on May 13 and 14 at the technical conference "Innovations and Challenges in Plant Health of Subtropical Fruit Trees," organized by Phytoma in collaboration with TROPS and the Regional Government of Andalusia. This essential event will bring together researchers, technicians, advisors, companies, and public administrations to address the main health challenges of these crops and share the latest technological and sustainable management solutions. With an intensive and highly specialized program , the sessions will feature more than 30 top-level speakers, covering everything from integrated pest management in avocado, mango, papaya, and custard apple crops to the most advanced early detection techniques, biological control, and semiochemical applications. Key topics such as functional biodiversity, technical advice, and the impact of new regulations on integrated production will also be discussed. Among the highlights of the 13th: The economic impact of pests and diseases on subtropical fruit trees Regulations and standards for integrated production in Andalusia and the Canary Islands Real-life cases of biological control, mango scale insect management, and avocado diseases New developments in tools such as real-time qPCR , stress sensors, or semiochemicals Three roundtables for technical debate among leading professionals The 14th will focus on ecosystem services: Management of plant cover and pollination in avocado New strategies for biological control and soil biodiversity Emerging cases such as Scirtothrips or Euwallacea fornicatus A final roundtable discussion with advisors and technicians will discuss the challenges facing current plant health: lack of plant protection products, distribution requirements, agro-environmental measures, etc. The sessions will be held at the TROPS Innovation Center , with dedicated moments for professional networking. Finally, an optional guided tour of the TROPS facilities will be offered. Price: Approximately between 100 and 200 euros, depending on the category of entry. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Efficient field labor management is one of the greatest challenges facing the agricultural sector. Therefore, Hispatec Agrointeligencia will host a webinar entitled "Keys to Successful Field Labor Management: Digital Tasking" next Tuesday, May 13th, at 5:00 PM (Spain time) . This free event is aimed at agricultural professionals seeking to optimize their work processes. Managing and controlling work teams in the field is one of the activities that most impacts the profitability and sustainability of agri-food companies and cooperatives. This webinar will discuss practical strategies for implementing digital tasking , a key tool for recording and managing tasks performed, worker performance, associated costs, and resource use in real time. Miquel Villanueva , Marketing Director, and Chema García Soto , Presales Manager at Hispatec, will be in charge of presenting this technological solution that allows effective control of labor management, even in complex scenarios with dispersed productions or associated producer schemes. The seminar is designed to demonstrate how digital logging can be easily adapted to the real-world conditions of agricultural work and become a decisive factor in improving the sector's competitiveness. REGISTRATION

The upcoming edition of the Expoliva International Scientific, Technical and Knowledge Transfer Symposium , which is being held for the twenty-second time within the framework of EXPOLIVA 2025, is consolidating its position as the main meeting point for researchers, technicians, and professionals in the world of olive groves and olive oil. Organized by the Olive Grove Foundation, the event will address the challenges and opportunities of the sector with a firm commitment to sustainability, health, and innovation. With more than three decades of history, this forum has become a benchmark for knowledge exchange and the promotion of advanced technologies in the olive oil sector. The 2025 edition will also be notable for the participation of several operational groups that will showcase their results during the symposium. These include the GO Simbioliva (Simbioliva Group) in a dedicated program space, along with innovative projects for the olive and olive oil sectors. The symposium thus reaffirms its role as a platform of excellence for connecting science, technology, and sustainable development around olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and an economic engine for many regions. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

The Teruel town of Blancas will host a transfer event focused on the cultivation of Brassica Carinata , an oilseed plant with great potential as a sustainable agricultural alternative and source of biomass. The event, which will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature the participation of Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de Aragón , Cereales Teruel Sociedad Cooperativa, and Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España , who will present the European CARINA project . This initiative seeks to promote and encourage the cultivation of carinata in rural areas as a viable and environmentally friendly option. During the event, key aspects related to the agronomic management of carinata will be discussed, its evolution during the current campaign will be analyzed, and a farmer will share his experience with this crop. The activity is aimed at farmers , technicians, and agricultural professionals interested in incorporating innovative and sustainable crops adapted to the conditions of the Aragonese region. About the CARINA project Funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program, the CARINA project focuses on the development of emerging crops such as carinata and camelina. These oilseeds stand out for their low impact on indirect land use change (ILUC) and their suitability for generating sustainable raw materials for the bioeconomy. In addition to its applications in the production of oils and biobased products such as bioplastics, bioherbicides, and biostimulants, the project also contemplates the use of crop byproducts, such as protein-rich meal for livestock use and valuable compounds extracted from the mucilages and glucosinolates present in the seeds.

FUTURAL (Powering the Future through Smart and Innovative Solutions for Rural Areas) is an EU-funded innovation project led by the Agricultural University of Athens, involving 21 partners from across Europe. The project seeks to test and pilot a set of community-led social, technological, and business innovations designed to generate lasting change through collaboration with rural communities. In this context, the project will organize its first EU-wide Rural Innovation Forum , a two-day networking event bringing together stakeholders from the rural ecosystem (such as FUTURAL multi-stakeholder pilot projects -MAPs-, rural innovators, rural networks, policy makers and implementers, EU-funded projects, organizations and entrepreneurs) with the aim of laying the groundwork for capacity building and experience sharing on smart community-led innovation in rural areas. Goals To increase the capacity of rural communities to implement and adopt social, technological, and commercial innovations by organizing a series of workshops on capacity development and policy and governance frameworks. Present and share experiences of co-creating innovations in multi-stakeholder pilot projects (MAPs). Introducing the Alpha version of the FUTURAL Smart Solutions and Metasearch Platform. Maximize interaction and knowledge exchange among FUTURAL's MAPs, partners, and participating experts within and outside the project. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On May 14, 2025 , from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CET , the European workshop entitled “The future of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups: challenges, opportunities and existing support services. Unlocking the potential of Operational Groups” will be held online. This initiative focuses on promoting cooperation and sharing practical tools to strengthen Operational Groups (OGs) in Europe. The event is the result of a collaboration between five EU-funded thematic networks: BBioNets , FOREST4EU , NUTRI-KNOW , Soil-X-Change and AQUAGRI-KNOW , which represent different levels of maturity in project implementation, from established initiatives to those in their early stages. This diversity will provide a broad and enriching insight into the functioning and challenges of GOs. During the workshop, key topics will be addressed such as: Factors that facilitate the creation of GO in different European contexts. Challenges faced by producers when developing or implementing a OG. Difficulties in the implementation of European projects, such as cost analysis and administrative complexity. Strategies and tools to promote the formation of new GOs. Under the theme "Collaboration in Action: Unlocking the Potential of Operational Groups," this event offers a unique opportunity for project teams, representatives from the agri-food sector, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of Operational Groups as a driver of rural innovation. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On May 16, 2025 , the OCA Puerta del Camino Hotel in Santiago de Compostela will host the 1st Congress of Young People and Women in the Agri-Food and Forestry Sector , an initiative promoted by Unións Agrarias-UPA that will bring together more than a hundred participants in a key event to address the future of rural areas. This in-person conference, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. , aims to raise awareness about the abandonment of rural areas and agroforestry activities , one of the determining factors in the depopulation process affecting many areas of the country. The event also seeks to offer innovative solutions and management practices aimed at halting this abandonment , with special emphasis on new formulas for generational transfer and farm succession . The conference is part of a biannual program, which includes a second edition of the congress in May 2026 , and responds to the need to highlight the key role of youth and women in revitalizing rural areas and strengthening the agri-food and forestry sectors. This meeting will be an opportunity to share experiences, access up-to-date knowledge, and create networks that promote the sustainable future of rural Galicia and the entire region. Registration is full, but a waiting list is available. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

On May 16 , the Simbioliva project will be presented at the 22nd International Scientific-Technical and Transfer Symposium Expoliva , where it will also have an informative poster on display, consolidating its position as one of the outstanding initiatives in terms of innovation and sustainability for the olive sector. The presentation will take place in IFEJA's Guadalcotón room , between 11:30 and 11:45 , as part of the session dedicated to R&D&I projects from the Agro-Food Cooperatives of Andalusia . César Díaz will be in charge of presenting Simbioliva, representing the organization. Simbioliva focuses on the valorization of olive byproducts through sustainable processes, reinforcing the sector's commitment to the circular economy and environmental efficiency. Its presentation is part of the official Expoliva program, a key event for highlighting the advances that will shape the future of olive oil.

Registration for the in-person workshop on precision livestock farming, which will be held on May 21, 2025, at the " iHub La Vega Innova " (in San Fernando de Henares, Madrid), organized by the PAC Network , is open until May 14. The objective is to promote the exchange of experiences between EIP-AGRI Operational Groups , innovative projects, and other stakeholders in rural areas, fostering collaboration, knowledge transfer, and the replication of innovative solutions . Attendance is free, with prior registration, and will include transportation from Atocha. The following operational groups are participating in this event: BOVIEX 4.O : Technological improvement in extensive cattle production in Spain GO BEERISK : New molecular tools for rapid monitoring of honey bee diseases in apiaries in the province of Granada DIAGNOSCORD : Monitoring lamb movement and temperature in a controlled environment to develop algorithms that advance disease diagnosis. SMART FARM : Development of digital twin technologies in different types of pig farms to improve management and production efficiency. SMARTGOAT : improving and digitalizing the goat industry, integrating advanced technologies to optimize goat farm management and improve product traceability. GO Galician Network of Model Farms : a pilot network of farms that will allow for the continuous collection of technical and economic data for monitoring production costs, which are key to ensuring the economic viability of farms. The conference is part of the cycle of exchanges between GGOO EIP-AGRI that RedPAC has designed to take place between May and October 2025. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION