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Official banner commemorating 40 years of the CAP in Spain

15/07/2026

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...

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...

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...

07/10/2025

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...

06/10/2025

The European Investment Bank publishes a report on the gap in achieving the bioeconomy's sustainability goals.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a new publication analyzing the state of the bioeconomy in the European Union and the challenges it faces in reaching its full potential. According to...

03/10/2025

Fruit Attraction recognizes fruit and vegetable innovation at the 2025 Innovation Hub Awards

The organizers of the Fruit Attraction trade fair have presented the Innovation Hub Awards , honoring the most significant advances in the fruit and vegetable sector. This year, three projects were...

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...

24/09/2025

The video of the GO SmartFarmRani event in Salamaq 2025 is available on YouTube.

The SmartFarmRani Operational Group training session , held on September 5, 2025, within the framework of Salamaq 2025, entitled "Technology at the service of extensive and sustainable livestock...

24/09/2025

The AKIS Advisory Platform launches its open data API for the agri-food sector.

The AKIS Advisors Platform , promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) , has launched a new open data API that will allow registered users to download and reuse content...

23/09/2025

Registration is now open for the 2nd National Meeting of Advisors

Registration is now open to attend the 2nd National Advisors Meeting , which will be held on December 10 and 11, 2025, at the Feria Valencia Events Center . Organized by Phytoma , in collaboration...

18/09/2025

FAFCYLE participates in Naturcyl 2025 to highlight the role of forest owners.

The Federation of Forestry Associations of Castilla y León (FAFCYLE) will be present at the VIII International Ecotourism Fair of Castilla y León – Naturcyl 2025 , which will be held from September 19...

17/09/2025

The CARINA project promotes the comprehensive use of biomass with a circular economy vision.

Source: Agro-food Cooperatives The progress of this European project demonstrates the potential of camelina and carinata crops to generate sustainable and innovative bio-based solutions. The European...

Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food; with Isabel Bombal, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation, and Agri-Food Training; along with representatives from the John Deere Innovation Center in Parla (Madrid).

16/09/2025

Luis Planas: Spain has the agricultural talent to lead agri-food innovation

During his visit yesterday to the John Deere innovation center in Parla, Madrid, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , highlighted "Spain's agricultural talent and capacity to...

08/09/2025

The deadline for registration for the 3rd La Vega Innova Agri-Food Startup Incubation and Acceleration Program has been extended.

The deadline for registration for the 3rd La Vega Innova Incubation and Acceleration Program has been extended until September 17, 2025 , offering a new opportunity for entrepreneurs and technology...

02/09/2025

The call for applications for the 2025 Awards of the Chair of Agri-Food Cooperatives is now open.

The University of Valencia has launched the 7th edition of the Chair of Agri-Food Cooperatives Awards , designed to recognize the best Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Theses related to agri-food...

Poster Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP

08/08/2025

Participation in the Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP

The Thematic Group (WG) on Enhancing Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP offers the opportunity to be part of a committed group of experts and relevant stakeholders who will examine how to...

01/08/2025

MAPA supports the new Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition (Expo Sagris)

On July 31, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA ) hosted the official presentation of Expo Sagris, the new Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition promoted by the Alliance for...

21/07/2025

The SOST4VID project installs agrovoltaic panels at the As Laxas winery, taking a new step toward sustainable viticulture.

The SOST4VID project, led by the Galician Agricultural Association (ASAGA) in collaboration with SOLTEC Ingenieros, EVEGA, MEDRAR Innovation Office, and the As Laxas and Guímaro wineries, has reached...

02/07/2025

The SIMBIOLIVA Operational Group will present the progress of its project at the "AgriWaste Zero" conference on the circular economy in the agri-food sector.

Next Tuesday, July 15, 2025 , the SIMBIOLIVA Operational Group will participate as a speaker in the virtual conference "AgriWaste Zero. Circular Economy: Solutions for Waste Utilization" , an event...

24/06/2025

Expo AgriTech 2025 opens the AgriTech 4.0 Congress to key players in agri-food innovation.

Expo AgriTech 2025 , the largest technology event in the agricultural sector, has opened the application period for industry professionals to share their most innovative projects within the framework...

24/06/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has opened the application period for training placements under the Cultiva 2025 program.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has opened the application period for young people interested in training placements on agricultural and livestock farms as part of the Cultiva 2025...

16/06/2025

Agri-Food Cooperatives of Spain launches a virtual training program at SIGCEX for advisors in the agri-food sector.

Between June 30 and July 16, 2025 , Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias de España is organizing a virtual training program for advisors and technicians in the agri-food sector. The program aims to...

13/06/2025

Call for new thematic groups of the EU CAP Network

Applications can be submitted until July 9th to participate as an expert in the new thematic discussion groups focused on Forest Health, the Wool Value Chain, and Energy on Farms. Farmers, foresters...