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30/04/2026

Agricultural advice is consolidating as a strategic pillar of AKIS in Spain and Europe

The conference “Agricultural advice as the core of AKIS in Spain and Europe” , organized by the AKIS Advisors Platform together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), brought...

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...

20/04/2026

New 2026 call for aid for knowledge exchange in the agri-food and forestry sector for almost 10 million euros

The deadline for submitting applications is May 18th. The aid is co-financed 43% by the EAFRD and 57% by the ministry The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) published on April 16 in...

29/04/2026

Provacuno launches a web application to measure the carbon footprint of beef cattle in Spain

The new application, already available for the beef cattle sector on the website huellavacunosostenible.eu , is one of the key milestones of the Sustainable European Beef (SEUB) Promotion Plan, co...

17/03/2026

SECUESVAC focuses on the key needs to ensure generational renewal in beef cattle farming

Women still face barriers in ownership and financing. The focus was placed on innovation to improve work-life balance and economic efficiency. The SECUESVAC Operational Group aims to place...

20/02/2026

CNTA launches the sixth edition of Food (Tech)² Challengers and opens the application period until March 13

The National Center for Food Technology and Safety (CNTA) has opened the application period to participate in the 6th edition of Food (Tech)² Challengers , a technology promotion program funded by the...

18/02/2026

A new call for applications for “Digital Rural Challenge” is now open, offering free training to promote digital inclusion in rural areas.

The UNED Foundation has opened a new registration period for the Rural Digital Challenge program – “Rural Digital Inclusion: A Social Advancement,” a free digital training program for residents of...

11/02/2026

Cajamar Innova Agrotech opens a new call for Technological Challenges to accelerate innovative solutions in agri-food

Cajamar Innova Agrotech has launched a new edition of its Technological Challenges , a call aimed at startups, technology companies, research groups and innovative teams that wish to develop tools and...

23/01/2026

The importance of beef cattle farming for health, debated in a new session of the Provacuno Campus

During the day, Juan Pascual, veterinarian, science communicator and vice president of AnimalhealthEurope, addressed from a scientific and technical perspective the role of cattle in sustainability...

13/01/2026

The Spanish AKIS coordinating body approves its roadmap for 2026 and strengthens the alignment between science, innovation and the agri-food sector

On December 17, 2025 , the second plenary meeting of the Coordinating Body of the Knowledge and Innovation System in Agriculture (SCIA-AKIS) was held at the headquarters of the Ministry of Agriculture...

04/11/2025

EXPO SAGRIS 2025: More than 100 activities to connect the countryside with the city and showcase the innovation, talent and sustainability of the agri-food sector

From November 6 to 8, 2025 , Pavilion 4 of IFEMA MADRID will become the great meeting point of the agricultural world with the celebration of the first edition of EXPO SAGRIS, the Agriculture and...

04/11/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAPA) participates in EXPO SAGRIS with the 2nd National Meeting of the CULTIVA Program

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) is organizing the 2nd National Meeting of the CULTIVA Program , which will be held on November 6, 2025, in Hall 4 of IFEMA Madrid , within the...

Isabel Bombal, in red, at the Global Agriculture Forum 2025 meeting

28/10/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food reaffirms its commitment to generational renewal at the Global Agriculture Forum 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has reaffirmed its commitment to generational change at the new edition of the Global Agriculture Forum 2025 , organized by the Organisation for...

23/10/2025

EXPOAGRITECH 2025 SPECIAL, IN MÁLAGA

At Akisplataforma.es we offer you a selection of the most interesting presentations and the most outstanding innovations in the extensive catalogue offered in its ExpoAgriTech 2025 programme. This...

23/10/2025

MAPA supports innovation for sustainability in the agri-food sector with intense participation in ExpoAgriTech 2025.

From October 28th to 30th, Malaga will become the epicenter of agricultural innovation with the celebration of ExpoAgriTech 2025 – “The Agricultural Fair 4.0” , an event that will bring together more...

15/10/2025

International Day of Rural Women: Innovation, technology, and female talent to transform the countryside

Every October 15th , International Day of Rural Women reminds us of the essential role women play in the sustainability, economy, and innovation of rural areas. In Spain, more and more women are...

24/06/2025

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has opened the application period for training placements under the Cultiva 2025 program.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has opened the application period for young people interested in training placements on agricultural and livestock farms as part of the Cultiva 2025...

06/06/2025

5th Meeting of the Advisory Working Group of the SCIA-AKIS Coordination Body

The 5th meeting of the SCIA-AKIS Coordinating Body's Advisory Working Group was held on May 27. Approximately 50 people, representing state and regional public administrations, agricultural sector...

04/06/2025

Rural Campus offers internships to 750 university students in rural municipalities this summer

The Rural Campus program launches its fourth edition this summer, offering up to 750 internships in rural municipalities to undergraduate and master's students from 44 Spanish universities. The...

19/02/2025

Boosting innovation and knowledge transfer in rural areas through the MAPA 2025 Training Plan

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has published its 2025 Continuing Education Plan for Rural Technicians on its website. This is a key initiative to modernize the agri-food sector...

13/01/2025

ASAJA offers advice for rural entrepreneurs with the AgroEmprende service

ASAJA has launched AgroEmprende , a service designed to offer technical support and comprehensive advice to those wishing to begin a career in the agricultural sector. This program seeks to foster...

Cover of the guide to getting started in the agricultural sector

13/01/2025

Firm Ground. A guide to getting started in the agricultural sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food has launched "Tierra Firme - Guide to Getting Started in the Agricultural Sector," a document designed to guide those who wish to pursue a career in...

Training agreement for vocational training students in high-tech agricultural machinery

01/10/2024

The Junta of Castilla y León signs an agreement for vocational training students to be trained with state-of-the-art tractors

The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Rural Development of Castilla y León has signed an agreement with the main brands of agricultural tractors in the region with the aim of providing students...

excellence awards innovation rural women

12/09/2024

Innovation in the agricultural activity of rural women is awarded

Innovation in agricultural activity not only transforms production models, but also plays a crucial role in gender equality, especially in rural areas. Likewise, the growing incorporation of women...