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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...

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...

20/04/2026

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...

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...

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...

Participants in the MAdriFood cluster's innovation roundtable

14/02/2025

SAVIA, the first project of the Agri-Food Cluster of the Community of Madrid, has been presented.

As a result of active collaboration with the Health, Safety and Food Quality panel of MadriFood (the Agri-Food Cluster of the Community of Madrid), its first project was submitted this week to the...

14/02/2025

The European Commission plans a new EU budget and asks for citizens' opinions.

The European Commission is preparing the European Union's next long-term budget, called the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) , which will come into force in 2028. To this end, it has launched a...

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...

13/02/2025

Eight agri-food startups among the top 100 in Spain on the APTE list

The Spanish Association of Science and Technology Parks (APTE) has released its annual list of the 100 most prominent startups of 2024, located in its science and technology parks across 15 Spanish...

13/02/2025

Call for entries for the 2025 Spanish Food Award is now open.

This award aims to promote and encourage the various elements of the food chain in the production, processing, use, knowledge, and consumption of food, and to recognize their marketing, innovation...

07/02/2025

Call for participation in cross-country visits of Operational Groups in Europe

Those interested can register until February 23. The EU CAP Network is organizing the following cross-visits for Operational Group projects: "Bees and Other Pollinators" Visit – in Romania, May 7 and...

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...

05/02/2025

Open survey for organic production advisors

If you are an organic farming advisor, we would like to hear your opinion. The Coordinating Body of the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System (SCIA/AKIS) , within the Agricultural Advisory...

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...

29/01/2025

A scientific study by Ifapa in Malaga identifies specific regions of the strawberry genome to improve its firmness.

A team of researchers from Ifapa in Malaga has identified regions of the strawberry genome that influence its firmness, allowing them to develop a molecular marker to more efficiently select varieties...

27/01/2025

PAA recommends: "Innovation Hubs in Agriculture: A Step Forward," in Agricultura Magazine

From the AKIS Advisors Platform, we recommend the following article published in the journal Agricultura about the important role of innovation hubs in agriculture. In summary, the article highlights...

23/01/2025

The PDApp Operational Group will hold three days of results dissemination sessions.

The project “Moving towards a digital model for zero waste in the agri-food sector” developed by the The PDApp Operational Group is reaching its final phase. To showcase all the achievements and...

Representatives of Provacuno and UCAM pose after the agreement.

23/01/2025

PROVACUNO and UCAM create the chair "Research in Animal Protein, Nutrition, and Health"

The Spanish Beef Interprofessional Organization (PROVACUNO) has signed an agreement with the Catholic University of Murcia (UCAM) to create the University Business Chair "Research in Animal Protein...

22/01/2025

The National Food Strategy prioritizes, among other challenges, innovation and technology in the food sector.

Yesterday, January 21, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, presented the National Food Strategy (ENA) to the Council of Ministers. This is a framework for strengthening the...