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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...

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...

21/05/2026

The GO RIEGO SUBTERRÁNEO promotes the optimization of water use in woody crops in the Bajo Cinca region.

The UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION Operational Group is developing an innovation project aimed at improving water efficiency in woody crops through underground drip systems in areas with erosion and...

21/05/2026

Work is progressing on the automatic detection of irrigation leaks for the GO DENORI

The project “Automatic Detection and Notification of Irrigation Leaks (DENORI)” , in which ASAJA-Sevilla participates along with a consortium led by Loyola University Andalusia and which also includes...

09/05/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture opens the application period for aid, totaling 46.5 million, for innovative supra-regional projects.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food published in the Official State Gazette (BOE) on the 7th the opening of the application process for grants totaling €46.5 million , intended for the...

05/05/2025

Active presence of GO Simbioliva at the next edition of EXPOLIVA

The GO Simbioliva (New biotechnological solutions for a circular economy of the alperujo) will showcase its progress at the 22nd International Scientific, Technical and Transfer Symposium of EXPOLIVA...

28/04/2025

The Galician Network of Quantum Technologies launches a survey to identify the needs of the agri-food sector

The Galician Network of Quantum Technologies has launched a survey aimed at companies in the agri-food sector to identify their needs, barriers, and opportunities related to quantum computing. This...

25/04/2025

5th National ModernAKIS CoP Meeting: Advances and New Tools for Agricultural Innovation

On April 23rd, the 5th Meeting of the national ModernAKIS Community of Practice (CoP) was held online, with the participation of prominent speakers from the agri-food sector. The objective was to...

16/04/2025

Spain launches Europe's first AgriFoodtech Sandbox to boost agrifood innovation

The Spanish Government (MCIU and MAPA) , together with the autonomous communities of Navarra and La Rioja , have launched Europe's first AgriFoodtech Sandbox , a pioneering initiative aimed at...

15/04/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food strengthens scientific advice to promote plant breeding through new genomic techniques.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (MAPA) will collaborate with the Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) on a pioneering scientific advisory project on new genomic...

15/04/2025

Castile and León activates its AKIS network: a collaborative drive toward a more innovative, sustainable, and digital agri-food system

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Rural Development of Castile and León has launched its AKIS (Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System) network, a strategic initiative that embodies the...

27/03/2025

Cajamar launches calls for innovative projects in Water, Agrotech, and Foodtech

The Cajamar Innova program launches its 2025 calls for proposals with the aim of promoting the growth of startups and business projects that develop sustainable technological solutions in the fields...

14/03/2025

Open survey for members of Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, and Operational Group projects

The Horizon Europe-funded PREMIERE project aims to strengthen the implementation of the Multi-Stakeholder Approach (MAA), which is mandatory in approximately 40% of Horizon calls in the area of "Food...

Minister Planas at the celebration of FEGA's 30th anniversary

05/03/2025

FEGA, the driving force behind agricultural digitalization: 30 years of innovation serving the Spanish countryside

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas , has emphasized the key role of the Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA) in the digital transformation of Spanish agriculture...

04/03/2025

The AKIS Advisory Platform (PAA) launches its new free technical advisory service for agri-food advisors.

The Advisor Support Service is now available, a new knowledge transfer and innovation mechanism for agri-food advisory professionals. This exclusive, free service from the PAA aims to provide...

24/02/2025

Open call for applications for the 5th edition of Food (Tech)² Challengers for startups

Participation in the 5th edition of the Food (Tech)² Challengers program is open until March 30th, a collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) and the National...

19/02/2025

Boosting innovation and knowledge transfer in rural areas through the MAPA 2025 Training Plan

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published its 2025 Continuing Education Plan for Rural Technicians on its website. This is a key initiative to modernize the agri-food sector...

13/02/2025

Open call for applications for the AgroBank Tech Digital INNovation mentoring program for startups.

The AgroBank Tech Digital INNovation program is open until March 10th , as part of the MAPA-CAIXABANK collaboration. The program seeks to find the best solutions in the agri-food sector to become part...

research team that receives CDTI funding

13/02/2025

Startup from the Córdoba Technology Park receives €250,000 for innovative device to detect pathogens in greenhouses

Tiaris Biosciences, led by Tania García and Fé García, is one of 16 Spanish SMEs funded by the CDTI (Spanish Institute of Technology and Communication) through the NEOTEC program for women-led...

13/02/2025

Presentation of the results of the “ARISTEO. Andalusian Cheeses 4.0” Task Force

The University of Córdoba was the venue chosen for the closing day of the ARISTEO Operational Group , an initiative that has promoted the modernization of the Andalusian cheese sector through the...

07/02/2025

Call for participation in the next EU CAP Network workshop dedicated to logistics innovation

You can register until February 10th. The EU CAP Network has announced the upcoming workshop “ Logistics innovation to improve farmers’ position in the supply chain” focusing on innovation and...

Cover of the report Mapping the Agrotech Ecosystem in Spain 2024

03/02/2025

Spain leads the agrotech revolution in Europe and attracts foreign investment.

Spain is consolidating its position as a European leader in agri-food technology, boosting foreign investment in R&D&I. This is revealed in the report "Mapping the Agrotech Ecosystem 2024 ," published...

Laptop showing the virtual classroom for EDIH DATAlife courses

31/01/2025

The virtual classroom is open

Within the framework of the EDIH DATAlife project , the virtual classroom has been opened, which includes the contents of the courses delivered throughout 2024. Through a new online platform, created...

Screenshot of the meeting of the European Strategic Working Group on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (SCIA-AKIS)

30/01/2025

The PREMIERE project provides information on how to further involve GOOs in Horizon Europe projects.

The European Strategic Task Force on Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (SCIA-AKIS) met on 15 and 16 January 2025. This group operates within the framework of the Standing Committee on...