Events

Within the framework of the DTDA2 project – Demonstration of Digital Technologies in Agri-food, the University of Cordoba (UCO) will hold a technological demonstration activity on Friday, April 24, focused on optimizing the use of inputs in agriculture. Under the title "New technologies for the optimization of input use in agriculture" , the event will take place in the Agricultural Building of the Rabanales Campus Farm , where researchers, technicians and professionals from the sector interested in learning firsthand about innovative solutions applied to the efficient management of resources will meet. The event will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the official opening ceremony, after which attendees will travel to the Rabanales Experimental Farm to participate in a series of demonstration stations throughout the morning. These sessions will cover key technologies for advancing towards more efficient and sustainable agriculture, including: Near and remote sensors (UAV/UGV) for crop monitoring and control, by Javier Mesas Carrascosa . Innovations in machinery for extensive crops , aimed at reducing the use of inputs, presented by Francisco Márquez García . New solutions in machinery for woody crops , presented by Gregorio L. Blanco Roldán . Remote control and management of irrigation systems , focused on optimizing water use, with the participation of Rafael González Perea . After a lunch break, the day will continue in the afternoon with a field demonstration of prototypes and technologies , where attendees will be able to observe the actual operation of the solutions presented and their practical application in agricultural environments. This activity is part of the knowledge transfer actions of the DTDA2 project, which seeks to bring digitalization and technological innovation closer to the agri-food sector, contributing to improving productive efficiency, reducing costs and moving towards more sustainable models.

Sandbox AgriFoodTech offers agri-food companies a working, collaborative and experimental environment where they can test their developments under controlled conditions , generate evidence, gain learning and guide their regulatory evolution. During this online session, details will be provided about the second call for projects, the deadline for which has been extended to May 15. Selected projects will gain access to the Testing Environment , with 100% funding of the activities carried out by CNTA and its partner organizations. This second call for projects is aimed at startups, companies, and organizations in the agri-food sector that have a development and/or production center in Spain or another European Union country, and that develop innovations in products, processes, or technologies at the regulatory frontier . What topics will be covered in the session? • How to move forward with innovations that face regulatory challenges • What does accessing the Test Environment entail? • How to present your project in this second call • Funding model • Question and answer session to resolve doubts Sandbox AgriFoodTech is an initiative promoted by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Governments of Navarra and La Rioja, together with CNTA, through its innovation hub EATEX Food Innovation Hub. PROGRAM 12:00-12:05 | Opening Héctor Barbarin, General Director of CNTA Juan Cruz Cigudosa, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities 12:05-12:25 | Institutional Vision Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities Ignacio García Fenoll, Deputy Director General of Innovation Policies Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Maite Ambrós Mendioroz, Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalization Government of Navarre Juan Luis García Martín, Councillor for University, Innovation and Digital Transformation Government of La Rioja Belinda León, Minister of Economy, Innovation, Business and Self-Employment 12:25-12:45 | Second call for projects: access and operation Silvia García, Director of Innovation and Collaborative Ecosystems at CNTA Patricia Larráyoz, Head of Sandbox AgriFoodTech at CNTA 12:45-12:55 | Question Time 12:55-13:00 | Closing Héctor Barbarin, General Director of CNTA REGISTRATION | PROGRAM

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) will publish the call for applications for grants for knowledge exchange and training and information activities during the month of April. ( Intervention 7201 of the CAP Strategic Plan for Spain ). This intervention responds to the CAP's cross-cutting objective of modernizing agriculture and rural areas by promoting: Vocational training and skills acquisition. Demonstration activities with an eminently practical approach. Exchanges and visits between farms or companies. The training of agricultural advisors. The eligible actions must be framed within the Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation System ( SCIA/AKIS ) and will be directed to entities and organizations in the agri-food and forestry sector that promote interaction between the different actors through training, information and demonstration activities. During this in-person session – which requires prior registration and can also be followed remotely – firsthand information will be provided on the requirements, deadlines, and criteria of the call for applications . Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and raise concerns . PROGRAM of the Day (Info Day) 10.00. Institutional Welcome. Diego Crescente, General Director of the School of Industrial Organization (EOI). Isabel Bombal, Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Agri-food Training, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. 10.15. Presentations of success stories from the previous 2024 call. 10.15-10.25. Hugo Criado Otero, CEO Medrar Innovation Office. LAKTIS: knowledge transfer to measure and reduce the carbon footprint in the dairy sector. 10.25-10.35. Eva Aoiz Aperte, Managing Director of Agri-food Cooperatives of Navarra. ALINAR, UAGN, UCAN Group: Knowledge Exchange in the Agri-food Sector of the Ebro Valley (Intercom Valley) 10.35. Key points and new developments in the call for applications. Maite Ambrós, Deputy Director General of Innovation and Digitalization (MAPA). 10.50. Documentation to be submitted. Raúl Carbonell, Head of Technical Section, General Sub-Directorate of Innovation and Digitalization (MAPA). 11.10. Practical aspects of the application. Juan Pedro Romero, Head of Training and Technology Area, General Sub-Directorate of Innovation and Digitalization (MAPA). 11.30. Important aspects of the payment request and cost moderation. Rafael Díaz, Head of Exchanges Area, General Subdirectorate of Market Regulation (FEGA). 11.40. Questions...

Innovations rarely emerge in isolation; they are the result of exchange, collaboration, and strong networks. In this webinar, you will learn how strategic collaborations foster innovation and what role networks play in this process. Here's what you can expect: This webinar offers a solid introduction to the topic of networks and highlights their importance for innovation processes. You will gain valuable information on: different forms, structures and functions of networks, the relationship between networks and innovation, the importance of knowledge transfer, cooperation, and diversity, Practical examples of organic farming and regional development. After the webinar: Understanding why networks are key drivers of innovation, You will be able to better assess the added value of your existing networks, Identify the networks relevant to your own work, Benefit from concrete, practical examples. Program Overview greeting Markus Hartmann, Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture Introducing ATTRACTISS Julia Eberharter, Austrian Chamber of Agriculture The importance of networks as drivers of innovation and knowledge transfer in rural areas. Gerald Schwartz, Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute of Business Administration NN 'New Roman Times';" > Michael Wimmer, Association for the Promotion of Organic Agriculture Berlin-Brandenburg eV Innovation and regional transformation using the LEADER Holzwelt Murau region as an example. Harald Kraxner, Holzwelt Murau Debate and exchange Moderator: Markus Hartmann, Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture. Who is this webinar for? This webinar is aimed at professionals in agriculture, regional development, consulting, research, and anyone interested in innovation processes and networking. The event will be conducted in German. Participation is free. Language: German REGISTRATION

Aimed at professionals in rural areas, the full day includes an initial framework conference, followed by 4 thematic panels (in parallel 2 to 2) in the format of 15-minute presentations followed by a round table with questions from the audience, addressing different aspects of the proposed theme. In the afternoon, there will be a session of oral presentations to share various experiences and projects related to the subject, followed by a closing session and networking event for participants to exchange experiences and contacts, with the aim of fostering future collaboration networks. The aim of the day is to provide training in practices and technologies to improve agricultural resilience and the efficient use of water, promote biodiversity, organic production and regenerative management for greater sustainability and encourage the exchange of knowledge and solutions adapted to local contexts. PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | LOCATION | Contact: email: formacion@agroecología.net , tel: 687622924

The Expolevante-Níjar agricultural fair will celebrate its seventeenth edition from April 22nd to 24th at the Campohermoso Exhibition and Congress Center , solidifying its position as one of the leading events in the horticultural sector both nationally and internationally. The official poster for the event has been released, and registration is now open for exhibiting companies. The presentation of this new edition was attended by the Mayor of Níjar, José Francisco Garrido , the Councilor for Agriculture, Jesús Guerrero , and Cristina Fornieles , representing the Campohermoso Exhibitors Association. During the event , very positive expectations were expressed for this year's event, with the aim of surpassing the record figures achieved in the previous edition, both in terms of participating companies and visitors. The organizers have announced that companies that participated in previous editions can renew their booth , while new entities interested in joining the fair can contact them to request participation . Expolevante-Níjar will once again bring together suppliers, producers, technicians, and professionals involved in innovation, technology, and agricultural inputs. In parallel, on April 21 and 22 , the third edition of the World Tomato Congress will be held at the same venue. This international congress will bring together world-renowned experts in tomato production, who will address topics ranging from varietal improvement and genetics to cultivation systems, harvesting, and future trends in the sector. Last year's Expolevante-Níjar event brought together over 400 companies and organizations from Níjar, the Almería region, various parts of Spain, and countries such as the United States, India, and Chile , many of which are international leaders in innovation. The organizers are confident that the next edition will once again position Níjar as a hub for agricultural innovation and knowledge exchange within the horticultural sector.

This new webinar from the Observatory of Digitalization of the Spanish Agri-food Sector will address precision feeding as a key element in the technological and productive transformation of livestock farming, focusing on how the incorporation of data, sensors, decision models and digital tools allows for a more precise adjustment of animal nutrition to the real needs of each farm and each animal. The aim is to highlight the opportunities offered by precision feeding to move towards more sustainable, competitive and resilient livestock systems, as well as to analyze the main technical, economic and training challenges associated with its implementation. PROGRAM 12:00 h - Welcome and presentation. Manuel Lainez Andrés. Director of Innovation and Agri-food Development at Cajamar 12:10 h – Precision feeding Clemente José López Bote. Professor of Animal Production at the UCM Ana de las Heras Molina. Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Animal Production, UCM 12:30 pm - Round table discussion. Moderator: Cristina Gómez Alcalá, Coordinator in the Digitalization Area of the General Directorate of Innovation and Digitalization of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). Participants: Clemente José López Bote. Professor of Animal Production at the UCM Ana de las Heras Molina. Assistant Professor, PhD, Department of Animal Production, UCM Carlos Garcés Narro. Professor in the Department of Animal Production at UCHCEU José María Bello Dronda. Technical Director of Nutreco Iberia Antonio González de Bulnes López. Head of Foresight and Innovation at Mensoft Consultores, SL 1:30 PM - End of event PROGRAM | REGISTRATION

Agroaerospace SL will hold a demonstration and training day on April 22, 2026 , focused on intelligent irrigation management , with the aim of providing participants with tools and technologies that facilitate more precise and efficient decision-making in water management. The in-person workshop in Tomelloso (Ciudad Real) will combine an introduction to smart irrigation technologies with a practical demonstration of sensor and software operation, including field implementation . Following the workshop, participants will continue with a practical application on their own farms , during which they will continue using the platform and sensors, addressing any technical questions that may arise. Main contents Introduction to smart irrigation tools and technologies Practical demonstration of sensors and software Start-up and field use Continuation in the form of practical application on the farms of the participants For more information: jiajun.xu@sanzar-group.com

The Spanish Society of Organic Agriculture and Agroecology (SEAE) will hold its XVI SEAE Congress from April 22nd to 25th, 2026, in Pamplona-Iruña. The Congress is being broadcast live from SEAE's YouTube channel. “Agroecology: Roots and future” is the motto that integrates memory and prospects: it refers to living soil, peasant practices, rural memory, genetic and cultural diversity, the pioneering people who have promoted this model; but also to scientific and social research and innovation, new climate adaptation strategies, generational change, other fairer socioeconomic models and transformative public policies. Taken as a whole, it proposes a vision that connects the value of roots with the need to build a solid, resilient and sustainable agroecological future .

The BIODIF Operational Group: Biofunctionalization of strategic national crops to improve their market competitiveness arises in the context of the 2023 Supra-regional Operational Groups call . This project aims to biofunctionalize three strategic national crops used as food matrices (tomato, corn and olive) for the production of table olives and oil with essential micro/macroelements through the application of nanotechnology (nanofertilizers). In this context, the second GO BIODIF Webinar will be held on April 22, 2025 : Biofunctionalization of strategic national crops to improve their competitiveness in the market , which will be dedicated to the presentation of the project and its members. 11:00 a.m. Opening and welcome CELLBITEC FOUNDATION. Antonio del Saz Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. María Teresa Ambrós. (pdc) BIOVEGEN. Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna 11:10 a.m. General presentation of GO BIODIF CELLBITEC FOUNDATION. Antonio del Saz 11:20 a.m. Presentation of the progress in the different activities of GO BIODIF Biofortification of crops through the use of nanofertilizers. NANOINTEC : José M. Jiménez TOMATO : IBMCP-CSIC. Clara Pons and UNICA. David Romera CORN : MBG-CSIC. Rosana Malvar, ICTAN-CSIC, Gracia P Blanch, and DACUNHA. Roberto Lopez OLIVE : EEZ-CSIC. Juan de Dios Alché, and SAN SEBASTIÁN. David Manuel Ortega Producers and cooperatives, future prospects …: UPA. Paula Sánchez 13:00 h. Colloquium and questions 13:15 h. Interaction with other Operational Groups GO PITAMED. Vanesa Raya. Canary Islands Institute of Agricultural Research (ICIA) 1:30 p.m. Conclusions and closing remarks REGISTRATION | PROGRAM ​

Each in-person seminar combines scientific rigor with practical application, integrating CITOLIVA 's expertise with that of invited experts from universities, technology centers, and companies in the sector. The training program addresses key aspects such as sustainability, oil quality, and adaptation to climate change through specialized sessions aimed at professionals. PROGRAM OF THE SEMINAR "Sensory analysis and differentiation of oils" April 22. Laura Guerrero · Head of Tasting Panel at CITOLIVA 08:00-09:00. PRESENTATION AND INTRODUCTION. Definition and commercial categorization of olive oil 09:00-10:15. SENSORY ANALYSIS. Basic principles: sense organs. Sensory classification of virgin olive oils. Positive and negative attributes. Tasting technique. Tasting panel 10:15-10:45. CLIMATE CHANGE AND SENSORY QUALITY OF OLIVE OIL. Analysis of the 2025-2026 olive oil season through the senses 10:45-11:15. BREAK 11:15-14:15 . OLIVE OIL TASTING SESSION April 23. Luz Marina Montero · Manager Olivos del Burdalo SL 8:00-9:45. Agronomic and technological factors that affect the sensory properties of virgin olive oils 9:45-10:45 . OLIVE VARIETIES. SENSORY DESCRIPTORS CHARACTERISTIC OF EACH VARIETY 10:45-11:15. BREAK 11:15-14:15. OLIVE OIL TASTING SESSION 14:15. End of seminar PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | CONTACT : citoliva@citoliva.es | 953221130

The GO Olivitech 2026 project is holding a results presentation event. OLIVITECH aims to optimize the number of phytosanitary treatments in olive groves. This, in turn, will allow for the development of more sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural practices and improve production profitability, both by reducing costs and by enhancing the quality of the olives produced. REGISTRATION | LOCATION (Deoleo Alcolea Factory) More information: feuga@feuga.es | 981534180

The GO Planforlab is holding a technical seminar covering various topics related to forest health and adaptive management . Researchers, officials, technicians, and specialists from different organizations will participate in the event. The seminar includes a visit to the Vega de Espinareda laboratory forest . PROGRAM 09:30 - 10:00h Reception of attendees 10:00 - 10:20h Institutional Opening Luis Miguel Abella - Representative of the Neighborhood Council Representative of the Regional Government of Castile and León Olga González - FAFCYLE Manager 10:20 - 10:40h Presentation of the PLANFORLAB project Francisco Dans - Galician Forestry Association 10:40 - 11:00h The Vega de Espinareda laboratory forest Olga González - Manager FAFCYLE - ASFOLE 11:00 - 11:45h Forestry and phytosanitary situation in the coniferous forests of Castilla y León Representative of the Health Service of the Regional Government of Castile and León Julio Díez - Forest Pathology, University of Valladolid 11:45 - 12:00 Coffee break 12:00 - 13:30 Round table: Challenges and opportunities Moderator: Patricia Gómez - COSE Participants: Representative of the -Regional Government of Castile and León Flor Álvarez - University of León - Ponferrada Campus Olga González - FAFCYLE Manager Roberto Rubio - CESEFOR Julio Díez - Forest Pathology, University of Valladolid Francisco Dans - Galician Forestry Association 13:45h Lunch 3:00 PM Visit to the Vega de Espinareda laboratory forest 4:30 PM Closing and end of the day REGISTRATION

Each in-person seminar combines scientific rigor with practical application, integrating CITOLIVA 's expertise with that of invited experts from universities, technology centers, and companies in the sector. The training program addresses key aspects such as sustainability, oil quality, and adaptation to climate change through specialized sessions aimed at professionals. PROGRAM OF THE SEMINAR "Physico-chemical composition of olive oils in a changing climatic context" April 20. Manuel Alejandro Martínez, Oil Area CICYTEX 8:00-9:00. VIRGIN OLIVE OIL: CONTEXT, IMPORTANCE AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 9:00-10:45 . CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF OLIVE OIL 10:45-11:15. BREAK 11:15-14:15. Phenolic compounds and antioxidant capacity in virgin olive oil April 21. Manuel Alejandro Martínez, Oil Area CICYTEX 08:00 – 9:00. INFLUENCE OF VARIETY AND GROWING CONDITIONS ON THE COMPOSITION AND QUALITY OF VIRGIN OLIVE OIL 9:00 - 10:45. BIOCHEMICAL BASIS OF OLIVE RIPENING AND LIPOGENESIS 10:45 – 11:15. BREAK 11:15 - 14:15. OPTIMAL COLLECTION TIME: INTEGRATION OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND DECISION MODELS 14:15. End of seminar PROGRAM | REGISTRATION | CONTACT : citoliva@citoliva.es | 953221130

Mercados en Ruta, Festival Rural , is a traveling event that will tour various regions of Aragon to showcase the work of local agri-food producers. The initiative, promoted by Pon Aragón en tu Mesa (Put Aragon on Your Table ), aims to bring the region's rich gastronomy closer to the public, encouraging the consumption of local products and giving visibility to those who sustain economic activity in rural areas . PROGRAM 5pm: Inauguration, opening of market stalls and Goyesca welcome. 6pm to 8pm: Balloon flights, to board get a ticket with your purchase at the stands. 6 pm: First tapas course from Campo de Belchite – Catering La Deliciosa. 7:15 PM: Second tapas course from Campo de Belchite – Catering La Deliciosa. 8:45 PM: Raffle of a large basket of market products. 9pm Market closes.

Next Saturday, April 18, 2026 , the city of Úbeda , a World Heritage Site and undisputed leader in the olive oil sector, will once again become the essential meeting point for olive oil professionals. The 6th National Congress of Masters and Operators of Olive Mills (#CongresoAlmazaras) will bring together hundreds of masters, operators, technicians, researchers, and specialized companies at the historic Hospital de Santiago . Organized by the Spanish Association of Masters and Operators of Olive Mills —which already has over 600 members worldwide and over 100 collaborating companies— together with Interempresas , a leading publisher in B2B communication and responsible for the Almazaras magazine, this biennial meeting has established itself as one of the major professional benchmarks in the sector, with more than 1,500 attendees in its latest editions. The congress program will address the issues of greatest concern to olive mill owners and operators, including an analysis of the recently concluded harvest, technical challenges, advancements in machinery, new processing solutions, and trends in food quality and safety. In addition, the participation of top-level speakers , whose experience, combined with that of the attending professionals and companies, will make the event a unique forum for knowledge exchange and technical updates . The organizing committee has once again chosen Úbeda as the venue thanks to the strong institutional support of the Úbeda City Council , the Jaén Provincial Council and the “Olive Grove and Oil” Interpretation Center , which allows for greater social and media exposure for a congress that continues to grow edition after edition.

How to correctly record agricultural tasks and phytosanitary treatments when managing multiple farms from the perspective of the Register of Agricultural Holdings (REA). aGROSlab is organizing an online workshop to explain how to address this issue practically and in accordance with regulations, using the Multi-Farm Homogeneous Units functionality. Many integrated farms have different legal realities: several farms from a legal standpoint, with different REA registrations, but a single management unit in practice. This situation, common for tax, economic, or family reasons, creates operational difficulties when preparing the Farm Logbooks correctly and complying with the obligations associated with recording work and treatments. In daily fieldwork, agricultural tasks are not usually carried out with consideration for which legal farm each plot belongs to. In the specific case of plant protection treatments, it is common for them to be applied continuously to adjacent plots that, although corresponding to different REAs, are part of the same production unit. This way of working, perfectly logical from an agronomic point of view, has administrative and legal implications that should be understood and managed properly, especially regarding the Farm Logbook and the communication of treatments to third parties in the RETO system . This online workshop aims to explain how to address this problem in a practical and compliant manner, using the Multi-farm Homogeneous Units functionality of aGROSlab. CONTENT Throughout the session, the concept of these units , their different types, and the advantages they offer to those who work with or advise farms with multiple legal entities will be presented. A practical example will demonstrate how to create and modify these units and how to register a multi-farm phytosanitary treatment using both the web version and the mobile app. Furthermore, it will be explained how to correctly record these procedures in the Farm Management Books of each integrated farm and how, when applicable, to make the corresponding entries in the RETO system for treatments carried out on third parties. The workshop is aimed at farmers who work several farms from a registration point of view and advisors responsible for preparing Farm Records who are looking for...

A day of knowledge exchange and training activities within the framework of the PEPAC 2023-2027, in which UAGR-COAG technical staff and experienced farmers participate. The day concludes with a visit to vineyards and olive groves with cover crops. PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES 9:00 – 9:30. Eco-regimes of crop rotation and no-till farming and Eco-regimes of plant cover and inert cover crops in woody crops. Technical staff of UAGR-COAG . 9:30 - 10:00. Conservation agriculture machinery. Direct seeding seeders. Maintenance of cover crops. Experienced professional farmer. 10:00 – 11:30. Visit to plots under direct seeding. Professional farmer with experience and technical staff from UAGR-COAG . 11:30 – 12:00. Lunch. 12:00 – 13:30. Visit to vineyards and olive groves with cover crops. Professional farmer with experience and technical staff from UAGR-COAG . Contact : 915346391 | coagmadrid@coag.org

The Union of Small Farmers and Livestock Breeders of Seville ( UPA Sevilla ) will hold an informative day on the digital field notebook on February 19, 2026 , aimed at farmers and professionals in the sector interested in learning in a practical way about the digital tools linked to the management of farms and the CAP. The meeting will take place at the Business Initiatives Center of Cañada Rosal (Seville) , from 10:00 to 14:00 , and will combine technical explanations with practical cases to facilitate the correct use of the Digital Exploitation Notebook (CUE) and other associated applications. Program of the day 10:00 a.m. – Opening ceremony, reception of attendees and distribution of materials UPA Seville Technician 10:05 a.m. – How the Agroslab digital notebook works. Practical examples for completing it. Agroslab 11:00 h – Current status of the CUE: operation of the digital notebook applications, the CUE as a management and updating tool for the multi-farm UHC UPA Seville Technician 13:00 h – SGA@pp: how to take georeferenced photographs for CAP files UPA Seville Technician 2:00 PM – Spanish Wine The event aims to strengthen the digital skills of the Andalusian agricultural sector, facilitating regulatory compliance and promoting the use of the digital field notebook as a key tool for the efficient and sustainable management of farms.

Tentative date of the day. We will publish more information about the event soon. If you want to receive more information, click on the "I'm interested" button on the following webpage .