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We eat less, spend more, and cook differently: the CAP Network analyzes how eating habits are changing in Spain | CAP Network
02/10/2026

We eat less, spend more, and cook differently: the CAP Network analyzes how eating habits are changing in Spain | CAP Network

The new publication from the CAP Network reveals a transformation in the Spanish shopping basket and cuisine: the volume of food purchased is falling, spending is increasing, and there is a growing demand for practical and easy-to-prepare products. The decline in consumption of some cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, the rise of ready-made meals, and online shopping present new challenges and opportunities for producers, local businesses, and the agri-food chain.
Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, together with Norbert Lins, Vice-President of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and rapporteur for the future Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
15/07/2026

Luis Planas defends in Brussels a CAP with sufficient budget, simplified and without renationalization.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, met today in Brussels with the Vice-President of the European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and rapporteur for the future Common...
Official banner commemorating 40 years of the CAP in Spain
07/07/2026

40 years of Spain in the CAP: four decades cultivating the future of the Spanish countryside

The Common Agricultural Policy has supported the modernization of the agri-food sector, the boost to rural areas and the evolution towards more sustainable, innovative and competitive agriculture and...
ILLUSTRATION OF DIGITALIZATION
16/04/2026

New 2026 call for aid for knowledge exchange in the agri-food and forestry sector for almost 10 million euros

The deadline for submitting applications is May 18th. The aid is co-financed 43% by the EAFRD and 57% by the ministry The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) published on April 16 in...
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26/02/2026

The CITOLIVA Seminars kick off in March in Cordoba: six technical days to boost the future of olive groves

Córdoba will be the starting point for the CITOLIVA Seminars , a face-to-face training proposal that connects science, practice and territory to face the great challenges of the olive oil sector...
Citoliva - Castillo de Canena agreement signed
17/02/2026

Castillo de Canena will be the first Spanish olive grove to entrust pest control to beneficial insects

The initiative, promoted by CITOLIVA, through its AGRO·LIVE Natural Allies service, will reduce the use of pesticides and strengthen the natural balance of the crop. In the olive groves of Castillo de...
COUNTRIES OF THE FUNDER BOARD AGROECOLOGY
28/01/2026

The third co-financed call for proposals from the European Association AGROECOLOGY closes on February 18th.

The European association AGROECOLOGY has officially opened the 3rd co-financed call for research and innovation projects , under the motto "Promoting plant and animal genetic diversity and empowering...
EVENT POSTER
28/01/2026

CDTI Conference “Between Two Programs, Horizon Europe”

The CDTI is organizing the thirteenth edition of the Conference of the European Union's Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP) in Spain, under the motto "Between two Programmes, Horizon...
EVENT POSTER
21/01/2026

The deadline is now open to participate in the EU CAP Network conference on water resilience in agriculture

The EU CAP Network has opened the call for expressions of interest to participate in the conference “Water resilience in agriculture: innovation in practice” , a European meeting focused on innovation...
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15/01/2026

APP-TRI: foliar sampling in wheat to “read” the plot and refine the harvest prediction

Source: APP-TRI The APP-TRI Operational Group is making progress on one of the project's key pillars: translating real-time agronomic data from the field into a digital application capable of...
EVENT POSTER
13/01/2026

In 2026, the block of sectoral technical workshops of the plan to promote regenerative and sustainable agriculture will begin.

In 2026, the block of sectoral technical workshops begins within the program "Technical workshops and seminars to promote regenerative and sustainable agriculture" , an initiative launched in March...
a moment from the meeting
12/01/2026

The Spanish AKIS coordinating body approves its roadmap for 2026 and strengthens the alignment between science, innovation and the agri-food sector

On December 17, 2025 , the second plenary meeting of the Coordinating Body of the Knowledge and Innovation System in Agriculture (SCIA-AKIS) was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture...
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17/12/2025

The call for proposals for CDTI grants for “Innovation and Transfer Ecosystems 2025” remains open until February 12.

The 2025 Innovation and Transfer Ecosystems call for applications remains open until February 12, 2026 , with the aim of strengthening interregional ecosystems focused on the transfer, dissemination...
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03/12/2025

GO YesWeCast presented its progress in the conservation and improvement of the chestnut tree at BioCastanea 2025

The YesWeCast Operational Group , framed within the NOVOXEN R&D project, has announced at the BioCastanea 2025 Scientific Technical Conference the main advances in its strategy for conserving chestnut...
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12/11/2025

Lamb meat as a tool for preventing forest fires

Source: GO Previnovic . Within the framework of the EXPOSAGRIS Fair, INTEROVIC organized the presentation "Lamb meat as a tool for preventing forest fires" , given by Ana Mªría Olaizola , researcher...
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11/11/2025

Detailed program of AGROBIOTECH 2025: innovation, biotechnology and digitalization come together in Lleida

From November 25th to 27th at the Fira de Lleida The AGROBIOTECH 2025 event will turn Lleida into the epicenter of agri-food and forestry innovation from November 25 to 27 , bringing together...
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31/10/2025

The final event of the AGROALNEXT plan, in Pamplona, will showcase more than 260 R&D projects in the agri-food sector.

For three years, the complementary agri-food plan AGROALNEXT, promoted by the Government of Spain through the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities , has united the talent of more than 27...
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23/10/2025

Launch of the third call for proposals of the Agroecology partnership on genetic diversity and social acceleration towards the agroecological transition

The Agroecology partnership launches its third call for funding for international collaborative R&D projects. The projects will have a maximum duration of 36 months, have at least 3 partners from 3...
Demonstration Plot 02 GO VIÑA-RAICES
06/10/2025

The VIÑA-RAÍCES Regional Government unveils its second demonstration plot in Extremadura.

The VIÑA-RAÍCES Operational Group continues to advance in its demonstration trial on different soil management methods in vineyards, and has announced the details of the second demonstration plot...
Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
30/09/2025

Luis Planas highlighted the importance of precision agriculture, research, and technology to improve agri-food efficiency and address climate challenges at Fruit Attraction 2025.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , inaugurated the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction today, 30 September, highlighting Spain's role as the leading producer of fruit and...