Events

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 , 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.

As a result of the research project to develop a proposal for best available techniques for advanced agrocomposting of beef cattle manure , on May 20th Provacuno will hold a conference in Lorca (Murcia) where different agrocomposting scenarios will be demonstrated in a practical manner and a practical demonstration of the manufacture of complex compost-based pellets will be carried out. The event, which can also be followed online upon registration, is supported by Miguel Hernández University, the CIAGRO Institute for Agri-Food and Agro-Environmental Research and Innovation, the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Climate Farm Demo, JISAP, and Agrobank. The event will begin at 4 p.m. at the Riscal Hotel in Lorca with a presentation by Javier López, director of Provacuno , of the results of the advanced agrocomposting project for beef cattle manure. Next, Raúl Moral, Professor at Miguel Hernández University and expert in waste management, will discuss advanced manure composting and how it can generate better products on the farm. The program will continue with a presentation by Salvador Calvet and Elena Sanchís, from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, on the best available techniques for managing beef cattle manure. After the coffee break, Luciano Orden, from Miguel Hernández University , will present the development of advanced biofertilizers from this Provacuno project, with the subtitle of pelletization as added value, and Matilde Moro, director of Asoprovac , will introduce attendees to the Climate FArm Demo project. At 6:00 p.m., the group will move to the Living Lab at the JISAP Farm (Finca Pajel, Lorca) , where various agrocomposting scenarios will be demonstrated in a hands-on manner, along with a practical demonstration of how to manufacture complex compost-based pellets. The day will conclude at 7:30 p.m. REGISTRATION

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

As a result of the research project to develop a proposal for best available techniques for advanced agrocomposting of beef cattle manure , Provacuno will hold a workshop on May 29th where different agrocomposting scenarios will be demonstrated in a practical manner and a practical demonstration of the production of complex compost-based pellets will be carried out. The event, which can also be followed online upon registration, will address topics such as: Advanced manure composting and how it can produce better products on the farm. Best available techniques for beef cattle manure management Advanced biofertilizers : pelletization as added value Climate Farm Demo Project. Demonstration at the Living Lab at Finca Alfonso Vela . The event is supported by Miguel Hernández University, the CIAGRO Institute for Agri-Food and Agro-Environmental Research and Innovation, the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Climate Farm Demo, the Cogeces del Monte City Council, the Alfonso Vela Farm, and Agrobank. REGISTRATION

Since 1985, the AIDA Animal Production Conference has become the reference forum in the Spanish-speaking world for the exchange of scientific and technical advances of interest among professionals and researchers in Animal Production. This 21st edition brings two important new features. Firstly, the meeting will be held at a new venue, the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Zaragoza. Secondly, a new section dedicated to precision livestock farming is being incorporated, which is added to the usual ones (genetics, nutrition/feeding, livestock systems/economics and management, reproduction, animal health and welfare and product quality).

For the past two and a half years, the LIFE BIOBEST project consortium has conducted extensive research and analysis to identify key enabling conditions, models, and strategies for biowaste management to thrive in Europe and close the biological cycle gap through the consistent use of high-quality compost and digestate in soils. As LIFE BIOBEST concludes its research journey, it will hold its final high-level conference in Brussels on June 5, 2025. This event will bring together leading experts in the field of bio-waste management, local pioneers, and EU policymakers to: To present LIFE BIOBEST's comprehensive resources and tools developed to enable municipal and regional authorities to improve their bio-waste management systems and overcome local challenges; Share key policy recommendations to address current shortcomings in bio-waste management in the EU; Discuss the future of the sector and the necessary steps to follow. REGISTRATION until May 5, 2025

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

From June 10 to 12, 2025, CIHEAM Zaragoza will host the International Symposium "Empowering Women through Innovation in Mediterranean Agri-Food Systems." Organized by CIHEAM Zaragoza and the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with the collaboration of the CIHEAM General Secretariat and the support of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the event will bring together representatives of international organizations such as FAO, IFAD, OECD, the European Commission, ICARDA, and IWMI, as well as entrepreneurs, researchers, and members of civil society and the private sector. The symposium seeks to highlight the role of women as drivers of change toward more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient agri-food systems. A dynamic program, including lectures, roundtables, case studies, interactive workshops, and field visits, will address the main challenges and opportunities facing women in Mediterranean agriculture and rural areas. The event will also address how innovation—from digital technologies to agroecological and social solutions—can catalyze women's empowerment in agri-food systems, transforming traditional practices and promoting more sustainable and inclusive models. Highlights from the program include: High-level conferences on the latest trends in innovation applied to the agri-food sector, with a special focus on women-led approaches. Interactive workshops on technology and social innovation , designed to foster networking among women entrepreneurs, share experiences, and present pioneering projects in the agri-food value chain. Inspiring case studies of women leading technology initiatives in rural and agricultural areas of the Mediterranean. Field visits to local projects run by women, demonstrating how innovation transforms communities from the rural perspective. The symposium will also analyze the obstacles that limit women's access to technology, training, and financing, and will propose avenues for cooperation to build inclusive innovative ecosystems. In a context of climate change, resource scarcity, and digital transformation, the event is positioned as a strategic opportunity to redefine the role of women as drivers of change in Mediterranean agri-food. The event, which will feature in-person and virtual participation (subject to registration), will be a key platform for promoting strategic alliances, sharing best practices, and generating innovative solutions for women's empowerment in the agri-food sector. More information and registration will be available...

On June 17 , the General Council of Veterinary Colleges of Spain will host a conference focused on the challenges of "The Food Company of the Future," organized in collaboration with the Sustainable Innovation Group (GIS) . The event will bring together leading representatives of the agri-food sector to analyze the main challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the industry. The event, which will be held at the Council's headquarters (Calle Villanueva, 11, Madrid), will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a reception for attendees and will be opened at 10:00 a.m. by Ricardo Migueláñez , GIS coordinator. Mauricio García de Quevedo , Director General of FIAB , will open the program with a presentation on the future of the food industry. Two roundtable discussions will follow: 10:30 a.m .: Sustainability and innovation in agri-food companies , with the participation of representatives from Banco Sabadell, Florette, Consum and Pascual . 11:30 a.m .: Communication and marketing in the food industry of the future , with speakers from DIA, Grupo InterÓleo and Pesca España . The session will conclude with a Q&A session and a round of conclusions starting at 12:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but you must confirm your place by sending an email to info@gisalimentario.es or calling 917 217 929 .

ExpoAgitech, The 4.0 Agricultural Fair , will hold its second edition from 28 to 30 October 2025. Following the success of its first edition, it has become a meeting point for technology transfer in the 4.0 agricultural sector. At ExpoAgritech, leading companies in the agritech sector showcase their latest innovations and new trends in machinery and equipment, post-harvest, irrigation systems, regenerative agriculture, biostimulants and biofertilizers to improve the competitiveness of the agricultural sector. For three days, Expo AgriTech 2025 brings together more than 8,000 professional visitors from the agricultural sector, farm owners, agricultural engineers, agricultural technicians, cooperatives, agricultural associations and young farmers in Malaga, in search of solutions and new technologies for a 4.0 Countryside. In addition, ExpoAgritech completes its range of solutions thanks to the AgriTech 4.0 Congress, where new challenges in the Agriculture 4.0 sector, precision agriculture, self-guided machinery, biotechnological solutions, data agriculture, and other important issues for the sector will be discussed.

In recent years, logistics has undergone a profound transformation driven by factors such as the need for greater resilience to global and local crises, inflation, digitalization, sustainability challenges, and volatile demand. Consumer goods companies have had to quickly adapt to this complex scenario, ensuring that, in the process, logistics is considered a key strategic element within their supply chains. We face enormous challenges, such as meeting decarbonization goals, managing logistics talent, and continuing to work to recover the profitability lost in recent years. However, new allies are emerging in the form of new technologies that can help us navigate the change process while also providing the efficiency improvements we seek. Tools such as generative artificial intelligence are being progressively adopted to optimize all types of processes, improve demand forecasting, and ensure product traceability . Discover how consumer goods companies are responding to all these challenges and uncertainty on October 28th in Madrid, at the meeting point for supply chain leaders. A place where you can share experiences with the top leaders of the sector's supply chains and prepare for this scenario.

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.

SAGRIS, the Agriculture and Livestock Fair , will be held from May 8 to 10, 2025 with the aim of bringing society closer and raising awareness about the importance of the rural world and promoting innovation, talent and sustainability in the agricultural sector.