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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.

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.

22/09/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publishes the Report on advisory needs in plant health.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publishes the Report on advisory needs in plant health. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has recently published on its website the...

22/09/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publishes the Report on the needs for advice for young people and new entrants to the agricultural sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food publishes the Report on the needs for advice for young people and new entrants to the agricultural sector. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and...

22/04/2025

The GO Agri-ROVENAT is testing techniques with sheep and a robot to conserve plant cover in olive groves and vineyards

The Operational Group, promoted by the CSIC General Foundation, has carried out an innovative trial in several plots of native Galician vines and olive groves in order to optimize sustainability. This...

22/04/2025

The GO PITAMED will present its results at the Phytoma technical conference on subtropical plants.

The PITAMED (Sustainable Pitaya Cultivation in Spain) GO has submitted a technical poster to be presented at the PHYTOMA International Meeting on Subtropics , which will take place on May 13-14, 2025...

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...

11/04/2025

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...

24/03/2025

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...

20/03/2025

FEGA customer service to facilitate access to FEADER grants

The Spanish Agricultural Guarantee Fund (FEGA) has a User Support Center (CAU) to provide information and assistance to those wishing to benefit from aid financed by the European Agricultural Fund for...

17/03/2025

Andalusia strengthens its agri-food digitalization with Andalucía Agrotech DIH

The Andalusian Regional Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, is firmly promoting digitalization and innovation in the agri-food sector. An example...

13/03/2025

Luis Planas highlights the innovative capacity of the agri-food sector in the National Food Strategy

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food, Luis Planas, has highlighted the significant innovative capacity of the Spanish agri-food sector and the importance of its commitment to technology...

13/03/2025

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...

07/03/2025

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...

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

04/03/2025

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...

17/02/2025

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...

Participants in the MAdriFood cluster's innovation roundtable

13/02/2025

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...

13/02/2025

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...

11/02/2025

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...

06/02/2025

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...

03/02/2025

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...