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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...

CAMPAG-Technological Atlas Agreement for Digitalization

31/07/2024

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...

2024 Renewal Plan for agricultural machinery

30/07/2024

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...

29/07/2024

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

22/07/2024

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...

19/07/2024

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...

The MAPA calls for continued ambition in technological innovation in agriculture

18/07/2024

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...

18/07/2024

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...

18/07/2024

The recording and presentation of the event on the Spanish AgrifoodTEF Satellite are now available.

On July 10 , the event "Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Agriculture: AgrifoodTEF Project" took place at La Vega Innova , the Digital Innovation Center for the Agri-Food Sector of the Ministry...

16/07/2024

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...

12/07/2024

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...

Agrifoodtech advisors wanted for EU projects

10/07/2024

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...

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...

04/07/2024

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...

26/06/2024

First meeting of the Advisory Working Group of the SCIA Coordination Body

The first meeting of the Agri-Food Advisory Working Group (AWG) of the SCIA Coordination Body took place on June 25th. This marked the start of the first of three working groups of the SCIA...

Workshop on the digital farm logbook at La Vega Innova

26/06/2024

The digital notebook as a tool to optimize the use of inputs and improve profitability and sustainability on farms.

During a technical conference focused on the use of the digital farm notebook (CUE) and its impact on agricultural management that took place at the “ iHub La Vega Innova ” today, June 26, the...

25/06/2024

From June 25th to July 3rd, registration is open for RuralCat distance learning.

From June 25 to July 3, 2024, registration is now open for the next distance learning courses offered by Rural Cat, which will take place throughout September: BASIC FITO. Basic level courses for...

25/06/2024

Viruses to improve crops: a proposal from IBMCP (CSIC-UPV)

A team of researchers from the Institute of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Plants (IBMCP) and the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has published an article in the scientific journal 'Nature...

Presentation of the study at La Vega Innova

13/06/2024

The Spanish agri-food sector wants to digitize and robotize its processes.

On June 12th, the La Vega Innova innovation hub presented the study "The Digital Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector as Seen by Its Professionals" (access the full study here ) by the...

Aid for the digitalisation of the agri-food sector Cajamar Innova Agrotech

11/06/2024

Cajamar Innova Agrotech seeks projects to develop the agri-food technology of the future

The first call for Cajamar Innova Agrotech , an acceleration program for companies in the Agrotech sector with which the organization aims to promote the development of technologies that respond to...