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12/03/2026

The Andalusian Regional Government has inaugurated the new Ronda Regional Agricultural Office (OCA).

The Andalusian Regional Government has inaugurated the new Ronda District Agricultural Office (OCA) , an infrastructure project representing an investment of €1.7 million , largely financed by the...

09/03/2026

The MujerForest project trains rural women for green employability

MujerForest is a free green training and employability project aimed primarily at women in the rural areas of the Sierra Morena in Seville , within the framework of bioeconomy and sustainable forest...

Members of the new Andalusian Academy of Agriculture

09/03/2026

The Board approves the creation of the Andalusian Academy of Agriculture

Source: Regional Government of Andalusia The entity will be based in Almería and will promote research, innovation and knowledge transfer in the agricultural sector. The Governing Council has approved...

02/03/2026

CIDAF and four circular innovation projects: from agri-food waste to bio-input and functional ingredient

The circular bioeconomy is opening new avenues for the agri-food sector to transform byproducts and natural resources into high-value solutions : biostimulants, functional ingredients, more efficient...

15/02/2024

The Government is firmly committed to innovation in the agri-food sector

At the presentation of the IV Report on the Foodtech sector in Spain prepared by ICEX , the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Ministry) firmly supports the digital transformation of the...

09/01/2024

CAP direct aid payments 2023

CAP direct aid payments 2023 Direct aid payments from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for the 2023 campaign exceed €3,475 million as of 31 December 2023. This amount is similar to that made in...

04/12/2023

REDigitalEX: training in digital skills for the rural population in Extremadura

REDigitalEX is a training project to acquire basic digital skills in the rural population in Extremadura , managed by the Extremadura Rural Development Network ( REDEX ), which is part of the National...

30/11/2023

Open access to research on wild pollinators

Research on bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects is vitally important. It shows us how to safeguard these pollinators and their valuable contribution to the ecosystem and our economy. It...

30/11/2023

Why are antibiotics given to healthy farm animals?

Just as with humans, antibiotics are a crucial tool for treating infections and diseases in farm animals. This is especially true for animals raised in large numbers and in close contact with each...

30/11/2023

Data-driven solutions to empower people to make better food choices

The EU-funded FOODITY project has launched its first open call for innovative data-driven solutions that not only promote better food systems but also give citizens the power to use their personal...

30/11/2023

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food opens the call for applications for the CULTIVA 2023 program for young farmers and ranchers

More support for rural areas This experience consists of training stays in model agricultural farms Applicants will be able to select where to stay from among more than 180 farms listed in a catalogue...

30/11/2023

The European Council approves the conclusions on the strategy of the “Long-term vision for rural areas” of the European Union

More support for rural areas Council calls on European Commission to translate vision into an EU rural strategy To this end, it calls for support for the digital transition, the development of...

30/11/2023

The “We Grow Together” convention presents successful cases of female entrepreneurship in rural areas

More support for rural areas The state meeting of rural women “Crecemos Juntas-Proyecto Mentoras Rurales” presented successful entrepreneurial experiences led by rural women in order to encourage...

30/11/2023

The Secretary General of Agriculture and Food highlights the role of fertilization in achieving sustainable agriculture

The Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, Fernando Miranda, today highlighted the role of fertilisation in achieving sustainable agriculture, since the application of nutrients to crops is...

24/07/2023

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food invests two million euros in modernization works for sustainable irrigation in Valderredible (Cantabria)

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), through the State Commercial Society of Agrarian Infrastructures (SEIASA), has formalized today two collaboration agreements with the irrigation...

24/07/2023

Luis Planas: Research and innovation are strategic tools for efficient food production

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has reiterated today that research, innovation and the application of new technologies are “essential strategic tools” that will allow...

24/07/2023

The Secretary General of Agriculture underlines the importance of restoring trade flows of food and fertilizers for global food security

The Secretary General of Agriculture and Food, Fernando Miranda, today highlighted the need to restore trade flows of food and fertilizers to guarantee food security in the world, threatened by the...

17/07/2023

The VI Congress of “Culture and Ruralities” delves into the importance of culture for the identity of peoples

More boost to rural areas The sixth edition of the Culture and Ruralities Forum took place in Cuenca from July 4 to 7 Under the title of “Continuities-Discontinuities. Arts, creation and contemporary...

07/07/2023

The FitoNet Operational Group launches the development of a social network on plant genetic biodiversity

More boost to rural areas The GO FitoNet Operational Group was created to improve the supply of genetic varieties and promote the use of crop biodiversity Its purpose is to provide information and...

07/07/2023

Water stress threatens the next horticultural campaign

Specialists in the area have evidenced in recent months an increase in electrical conductivity in irrigation water in specific areas of southern Spain, where they used to maintain optimal water...

14/06/2023

Subsidies to Multiregional Training Programs for professionals in rural areas, 2023

Order by which subsidies are called for multi-regional training programs aimed at professionals in rural areas for the year 2023 The beneficiaries will be the entities provided for in article 2.1 of...

14/06/2023

Subsidies to organizations that carry out support actions in the presentation of the single application to beneficiaries of CAP aid

Order approving the regulatory bases for the granting of subsidies under a competitive competition regime to organizations in the agri-food sector that carry out support actions in the presentation of...

12/06/2023

Agrarian and Rural Inspiration Awards, ARIA 2023

The European CAP Network ( UE CAP Network ) announces the " Agrarian and Rural Inspiration Awards, ARIA 2023 " that reward the best projects and good practices developed within the framework of the...

22/05/2023

Aid of 4 million for advice on the processing of the new CAP to agricultural organizations and cooperatives

Order of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food approving the regulatory bases for the granting of subsidies under a competitive competition regime to organizations in the agri-food sector...