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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.
Europe debates the future of agri-food R&D&I
25/09/2026

Europe debates the future of agri-food R&D&I

These days, September 24th and 25th, the new framework for research, development and innovation in the agri-food sector is being debated in Brussels.
Provisional unit amounts for livestock-related aid in the 2026 campaign
22/09/2026

Provisional unit amounts for livestock-related aid in the 2026 campaign

Section 2 of Chapter III of Title III of Royal Decree 1048/2022, of December 27, on the application, from 2023 onwards, of interventions in the form of direct payments and the establishment of common...
Provisional unit amounts for CAP 2026 associated aid for advance payment - Campo Galego
15/09/2026

Provisional unit amounts for CAP 2026 coupled aid for advance payment

The Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund made public the data on CAP coupled payments corresponding to the advance, which this year, due to the Middle East crisis, can be made before October 16 and reach 75%.
Aid linked to surface area. Provisional unit amounts. 2026 Campaign
10/09/2026

Aid linked to surface area. Provisional unit amounts. 2026 Campaign

Provisional unit amounts for the 2026 campaign corresponding to the Associated Aid by Area included in Section 1 of Chapter III of Title III of Royal Decree 1048/2022, of December 27.
Aid related to livestock farming. Provisional unit amounts for the 2026 campaign
10/09/2026

Aid related to livestock farming. Provisional unit amounts for the 2026 campaign

Provisional unit amount for the 2026 campaign corresponding to the Associated Aid for Livestock, included in Section 2 of Chapter III of Title III of Royal Decree 1048/2022, of December 27.
The Ourense Provincial Council announces new aid to support livestock and agricultural farms - Campo Galego
09/09/2026

The Ourense Provincial Council announces new aid to support livestock and agricultural farms - Campo Galego

The president of the Ourense Provincial Council, Luis Menor, visited a livestock farm in Xunqueira de Espadanedo this morning to highlight the institution's strong support for Ourense's agricultural sector through new aid programs specifically aimed at the primary sector. To implement this support, the Provincial Council approved the terms and conditions for two new aid programs on August 24th, one with a total budget of €350,000, to support agricultural and livestock farms, promote livestock breeding, and contribute to the management and protection of the land.
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...
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25/05/2026

The second edition of the Agraria Prize for Master's theses in agricultural engineering has been announced.

The Valladolid Fair and the General Council of Official Colleges of Agricultural Engineers announce the second edition of the Agraria Prize, an award that will recognize the best final master's theses...
illustration
22/05/2026

TWIN4MILK drives the digital transformation of dairy cattle through digital twins and explainable artificial intelligence

The Operational Group will develop predictive and interoperable tools to improve the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of dairy farms. The TWIN4MILK Operational Group was created with the...
aria 2026
23/04/2026

CAP Network Conference for the European Union's ARIA Awards 2026 Edition

The European CAP Network has launched the fourth edition of the ARIA (Agricultural & Rural Inspiration Awards) 2026 , under the motto "When equality drives the next generation". Once again, the most...
Raúl Sanz
22/04/2026

Raúl Sanz, elected new president of PROVACUNO

The General Assembly of PROVACUNO , the Interprofessional Beef Organization , has elected Raúl Sanz as the new president of the interprofessional organization, after receiving the unanimous support of...
ILLUSTRATION
17/04/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is offering grants of 33.3 million euros to promote the integration of agri-food associations.

The aid is intended to promote the transformation, marketing and development of agri-food products Spain has 21 Priority Associative Entities and one more in the process of recognition The funding for...
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...
Photo: EDIH Madrid Region 2.0
06/04/2026

EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 stands out at Madrid es Ciencia with a harvest assistance robot as an example of agri-food innovation

The EDIH Madrid Region 2.0 showcased at the Madrid es Ciencia fair the potential of advanced technologies applied to the agri-food sector, with special emphasis on the grape harvest assistance robot...
provacuno stand in food
23/03/2026

Provacuno showcases at Alimentaria 2026 the new features of the second year of the European campaign “For a sustainable Europe, the special mission of beef”

Co-financed by the European Union and led by Provacuno (Spain) and Apaq-W (Belgium), the campaign continues to promote emissions reductions and the prevention and improvement of soil degradation. Key...
A moment from the webinar
17/03/2026

SECUESVAC focuses on the key needs to ensure generational renewal in beef cattle farming

Women still face barriers in ownership and financing. The focus was placed on innovation to improve work-life balance and economic efficiency. The SECUESVAC Operational Group aims to place...
facade of the OCA in Ronda
10/03/2026

The Andalusian Regional Government has inaugurated the new Ronda Regional Agricultural Office (OCA).

The Andalusian Regional Government has inaugurated the new Ronda District Agricultural Office (OCA) , an infrastructure project representing an investment of €1.7 million , largely financed by the...
Luis Planas, during the event.
24/02/2026

Luis Planas places innovation and digitalization at the heart of Spanish agri-food leadership

The minister defends the government's commitment to technological modernization, which is key to strengthening the sector's competitiveness and sustainability in a complex international context. It...