Events

A webinar will be held on March 18th to present the GO PREVINOVIC project , focusing on extensive livestock farming as a tool for fire control and prevention. During the session, which will be broadcast live on YouTube, the initiative's progress since its inception will be discussed. The event will open with the presentation "Extensive Livestock Farming and Fires: The PREVINOVIC Action Plan" by Ana Olaizola, senior lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Natural Environment Sciences at the University of Zaragoza. It will continue with a roundtable discussion entitled "The Commitment of All Stakeholders to Save Our Forest Ecosystems," with the participation of: RAMIRO PALACIOS - Head of Pastoralism and Rural Development at AGROVIDAR Antonio Jesus Garcia - Veterinarian in CorSevilla LETICIA RIAGUAS - Head of R&D+i Oviaragón REGISTRATION

National technical conference to present the results of the MAXI-CoberLEG Operational Group (Maximizing the benefits of cover crops through the selection of winter legume species and crop management), which will take place in person in Pontevedra and online through TEAMS. This initiative responds to a comprehensive approach that combines aspects of agrodiversity, genetic improvement, physiology, production and plant quality, and links them to the techno-economic demands and preferences of both producers and end consumers, to improve through R&D&I actions the competitiveness of a key export sector for the Spanish agri-food economy. The Supra-autonomous Operational Group MAXI-CoberLEG is made up of the Galician Business-University Foundation (FEUGA), Biological Mission of Galicia (MBG-CSIC), the Centre for Soil Science and Applied Biology of Segura (CEBAS-CSIC), the companies Masía el Carmen SL, Bio Varsella SL and the Agricultural Cooperative of Pego, Coop. V., and as subcontracted members the following entities: University of Valencia (UV), Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research (IVIA), and Darwin Bioprospecting Excellence SL Program: 16:15 – Welcome to the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Spanish National Research Council (MBG-CSIC); Registration of attendees and delivery of promotional material. 16:30 – Presentation of the MAXI-CoberLEG Supra-autonomous Operational Group Beatriz Calviño Vázquez , Innovation and National Projects Manager at FEUGA 16:40 – Native biodiversity of legumes: lupine and its potential as winter groundcovers Dr. Marta Santalla Ferradás , Scientific Researcher of the Plant Development Genetics Group (DEVOLEG), of the Biological Mission of Galicia of the Higher Council for Scientific Research. 16:55 – Role of winter legume covers in the conservation of natural enemies in citrus Dr. César Monzó Ferrer, Senior Researcher at the Entomology Unit, Valencian Institute of Agricultural Research, Moncada (IVIA). 17:10 – Questions and answers 17:20 – Visit to the experimental test plots and germplasm bank of the seed collections 18:10 – Networking Aimed at farmers, cooperatives, production companies, companies related to increasing citrus productivity, business associations in the sector and clusters, Designations of Origin/Protected Geographical Indication, Public Administrations related to agriculture, the environment and/or rural development, universities, Research Groups and Technology Centres, end consumers and the general public. REGISTRATION

BIOTERRA is a meeting place and a tool that facilitates collaboration between people, exhibiting companies and visiting public, interested in ecological products, concerned about energy efficiency, self-consumption and responsible consumption. More than two decades of commitment to sustainable development, embracing and promoting green ideas and opening spaces for increasingly broader layers of society to join the ecological culture. BIOTERRA seeks to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable management of natural resources, consumption, production and construction to improve the quality of life, our health and that of the planet. Schedule: June 6 and 7, 2025: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 8, 2025: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Contact phone number: +34 943 66 77 88 Email: bioterra@ficoba.org

ExpoFare 2025, the Guadalquivir Valley Irrigation Agriculture Fair, will take place from 23 to 25 October 2025. Organised by the Fuente Palmera Town Council , its objectives include presenting innovative solutions for irrigated agriculture and water resource management and enabling the exchange of experiences and cooperation between irrigation communities . For this reason, among the aspects that will be addressed by its activities and exhibitors are innovation and technology at the service of irrigation efficiency. In this sense, its strategic alliance with, among other organisations, Andalucía Agrotech (Digital Innovation Hub) stands out . The 2025 edition will feature notable new features such as: 1. New exhibition space. This year, ExpoFare will move to the Multipurpose Centre of the Chacón Industrial Estate , a larger and more accessible space that will facilitate the exchange of knowledge and the establishment of new business relationships. 2. Free stands for opening. To mark the inauguration of this new exhibition space, all stands will be free of charge . This is an exceptional effort to offer a unique platform to all players in the sector. Exhibitors from previous editions will have priority in the allocation of spaces, so we encourage them to confirm their participation as soon as possible. If you have participated in previous editions of ExpoFare, it is essential to confirm your participation and the location of your stand before February 10, 2025. 3. Agrifood Demo Area: valuing the excellence of irrigated products. New to this edition is the creation of the Agrifood Demo Area , a space dedicated to highlighting the quality and excellence of products from irrigated agriculture. This space will be the ideal meeting point for those who wish to showcase their products and explore new opportunities in the agrifood sector. SPACE RESERVATION

According to a recent report by the specialist media Interempresas , the traditional multi-sector fair of Sant Miquel , in Lleida, which was held on dates coinciding with the Saint's feast day (at the end of September), has separated its agricultural content for 2025 to create a new event that will take place during the month of November . The event and dates are still being set up, and we will keep you informed about them.

Alimentaria is one of the leading international trade fairs for the food and beverage industry, also covering key aspects of agriculture, agribusiness and technology applied to food production.