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new royal decree on fertilizers 2024
27/08/2024

The Government promotes new technologies for sustainable fertilization of agricultural soils

On August 27, the Council of Ministers approved a new royal decree that updates the rules for the sustainable nutrition of agricultural soils of December 27, 2022 , introducing advanced technologies...
, CAP advisory services, agricultural innovation, rural development Castilla-La Mancha, agricultural digitalization
19/08/2024

Aid for Consulting Providers in the CAP Strategic Plan 2023-2027 in Castilla-La Mancha

On August 19, Order 135/2024, of August 8 , was published in the Official Gazette of Castilla-La Mancha, which establishes the regulatory bases for the granting of aid to providers of agricultural...
Irrigation improvements in Ourense
08/08/2024

Modernisation of irrigation in A Limia: An investment of 29.7 million euros to improve water efficiency

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has launched an ambitious project to modernise irrigation in A Limia, Ourense, with an investment of 29.7 million euros . This project, financed with...
New grants for training in digitalisation in the agri-food and forestry sector
06/08/2024

New grants for training in digitalisation in the agri-food and forestry sector announced

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has launched a call for grants aimed at training and the exchange of knowledge in the agri-food and forestry sector, with a total budget of nine million...
65 new supra-autonomous ggoo projects
05/08/2024

The MAPA allocates more than 37 million euros to finance 65 new innovative projects of supra-autonomous operational groups in the agri-food and forestry sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has announced the funding of 65 new innovative projects in the agri-food and forestry sector, with a total investment of 37.3 million euros. The...
Smart Green Cube Agridomo Project in Almería
05/08/2024

The Andalusian Regional Government signs the contract for the Smart Green Cube building project, which will boost R&D&I in fruit and vegetables.

The Andalusian Regional Government has taken a decisive step toward the future of agriculture in the region with the signing of the contract for the development of the Smart Green Cube "Agridomo"...
agroinnpulso in rural savia redpac
31/07/2024

AgroInnpulso, an innovative initiative highlighted in the magazine "Savia Rural", from RedPAC

The summer issue of the magazine "Savia Rural", published by RedPAC, highlights in one of its cover articles the AgroInnpulso initiative, a line of financing for small and medium-sized companies that...
2024 Renewal Plan for agricultural machinery
26/07/2024

2024 Machinery Renewal Plan to promote roofing practices in line with "Carbon Agriculture"

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food will allocate €9.55 million in aid to the National Agricultural Machinery Fleet Renewal Plan, known as the "Plan Renove," for the 2024 financial year...
CAMPAG-Technological Atlas Agreement for Digitalization
23/07/2024

CAMPAG-Technology Atlas Agreement for the digitalization, sustainability, and competitiveness of the agri-food sector

The Aragonese Cluster of Agricultural and Livestock Production Resources (CAMPAG) and Atlas Tecnológico have signed an agreement to promote the incorporation of technological services in the industry...
afammer 24 awards
18/07/2024

Call for entries for the 5th AFAMMER Commitment to Equality Awards

The Association of Families and Women in Rural Areas (AFAMMER) has announced the 5th Edition of the Commitment to Equality in Rural Development Awards 2024. The aim of these awards is to raise...
Tecnova presents 12 new operating groups
18/07/2024

Tecnova participates in 12 new operating groups

In mid-July, Tecnova announced 12 new Operational Groups in which it participates. According to the group, its participation is either as an active member or as a group leader, working in...
terrert on akisplatform
16/07/2024

UPA participates in the TerraCert project for training in regenerative agriculture through microcredentials.

The Union of Small Farmers (UPA) participates in the international TerraCert project, dedicated to training in regenerative agriculture through microcredentials . These are like mini-certificates that...
The MAPA calls for continued ambition in technological innovation in agriculture
15/07/2024

Technological innovation is the focus of Luis Planas' speech at the EU Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers.

At the EU Council of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers held on July 15, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , called for the European Union (EU) to maintain its level of...
agri-food entrepreneurship accelerator
12/07/2024

The first entrepreneurship accelerator in the Catalan agri-food sector is born from the collaboration of FEMAC and AFRUCAT.

According to the specialized portal Interempresas , FEMAC (Agricultural Machinery and Production Means Cluster) and Afrucat (Catalan Fruit Business Association) recently launched the first...
European agri-food cooperatives call for greater EU investment in R&D&I
05/07/2024

European agri-food cooperatives call for greater EU investment in R&D&I

European agri-food cooperatives , through Copa-Cogeca , are calling for a significant increase in R&D&I investment in the European Union. This organization, which represents more than 22 million...
Luis Planas advocates for initiatives to make the countryside attractive to young people.
05/07/2024

Advice, training, and assistance are the pillars for promoting generational change in Spanish agriculture.

During the extraordinary Sectoral Conference on generational renewal held in Pamplona yesterday, July 4, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , emphasized that specific advice...
innovation events EU CAP network
01/07/2024

New 2024/25 EU CAP Network events focused on innovation and knowledge sharing in agriculture

From July 2024 to June 2025, the EU CAP Network will organize 13 events focusing on innovation, knowledge exchange, and EIP-AGRI. A video has been posted on YouTube to publicize this call and...
SAGRIS fair presentation at IFEMA
01/07/2024

The new SAGRIS 2025 fair has been presented, focusing on innovation and talent for the future of the agri-food industry.

IFEMA has just unveiled the new SAGRIS trade fair, the Agriculture and Livestock Exhibition , scheduled for May 8-10, 2025 , with the support of Spain's leading agricultural organizations. This event...
Secretary of State for Agriculture and Food, Begoña García
28/06/2024

Research and innovation, the "best tools" to meet the needs of the agricultural sector in the 21st century

The Secretary of State for Agriculture and Food, Begoña García, today emphasized the importance of research and innovation as the "best tools" for meeting the needs of the agricultural sector in the...
Agrifoodtech advisors wanted for EU projects
27/06/2024

MAPA is seeking agrifoodtech advisors for the EU.

Application deadline: July 19 : The Ministry of Agriculture encourages Spanish advisors to participate in the EU CAP Network's Innovation Focus Groups (EuroCAP Network). Specifically, the CAP Network...