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We eat less, spend more, and cook differently: the CAP Network analyzes how eating habits are changing in Spain | CAP Network
02/10/2026

We eat less, spend more, and cook differently: the CAP Network analyzes how eating habits are changing in Spain | CAP Network

The new publication from the CAP Network reveals a transformation in the Spanish shopping basket and cuisine: the volume of food purchased is falling, spending is increasing, and there is a growing demand for practical and easy-to-prepare products. The decline in consumption of some cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, the rise of ready-made meals, and online shopping present new challenges and opportunities for producers, local businesses, and the agri-food chain.
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25/05/2026

The second edition of the Agraria Prize for Master's theses in agricultural engineering has been announced.

The Valladolid Fair and the General Council of Official Colleges of Agricultural Engineers announce the second edition of the Agraria Prize, an award that will recognize the best final master's theses...
ILLUSTRATION OF DIGITALIZATION
16/04/2026

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...
A moment from the webinar
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...
POSTER OF THE CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
17/02/2026

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...
ILLUSTRATION OF THE INITIATIVE
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...
a moment from the meeting
12/01/2026

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...
The mayor of Madrid, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, together with the president of PROVACUNO, Jaime Yartu, the director of PROVACUNO, Javier López, and the chefs, in the kitchen of the José María de Llanos Foundation.
18/12/2025

Sixteen renowned chefs join the charity meal organized by Provacuno

Sixteen chefs, several of them Michelin-starred, have participated this year in the now traditional Christmas charity lunch for the benefit of the most needy people in Madrid, organized by the...
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17/12/2025

The call for proposals for CDTI grants for “Innovation and Transfer Ecosystems 2025” remains open until February 12.

The 2025 Innovation and Transfer Ecosystems call for applications remains open until February 12, 2026 , with the aim of strengthening interregional ecosystems focused on the transfer, dissemination...
poster of the call for applications
03/12/2025

FutureFoodS launches its second transnational co-funded call to accelerate food sustainability

The European partnership FutureFoodS has announced the opening of its Second Transnational Co-financed Call for Proposals , aimed at funding research and innovation projects that drive the transition...
flock of sheep
24/11/2025

Boosting digitalization in livestock farming with the work of GO LARRESNE and the NEIKER technology center

According to the newsletter of the Royal Spanish Federation of Associations of Selected Livestock (RFEAGAS), smart grazing is a digital response to the new demands of the dairy sector. The NEIKER...
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03/11/2025

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...
event poster
03/11/2025

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...
sample collection
24/10/2025

SmartFarmRani is making progress in genetic conservation and livestock innovation in Ávila

The SmartFarmRani project continues to develop new actions in the province of Ávila , reinforcing its commitment to innovation, genetic conservation and the improvement of sustainability in extensive...
LOGO del evento
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...
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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...
logo of participating companies
14/10/2025

Six projects with potential impact on sustainability and industrial efficiency have been selected in the first call for the AgriFoodtech Sandbox.

Sigma, Iberfruta Muerza, Lugartis, Pascual Innoventures, Uraphex, and Protiberia are the companies that will work with CNTA on initiatives related to the development of new ingredients, food...
COVER OF THE DOCUMENT
06/10/2025

The European Investment Bank publishes a report on the gap in achieving the bioeconomy's sustainability goals.

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has published a new publication analyzing the state of the bioeconomy in the European Union and the challenges it faces in reaching its full potential. According to...
Luis Planas, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
30/09/2025

Luis Planas highlighted the importance of precision agriculture, research, and technology to improve agri-food efficiency and address climate challenges at Fruit Attraction 2025.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas , inaugurated the 17th edition of Fruit Attraction today, 30 September, highlighting Spain's role as the leading producer of fruit and...