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The 2018 edition consolidates DATAGRI as the reference forum in Spain for the promotion of digital transformation in the agri-food sector
The European Union will invest in "digital agricultural integration platforms" to accelerate the process of digital transformation of the sector. This was announced by the Commissioner of Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, during the opening ceremony of # DATAGRI2018.
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Spain will request the European Commission to maintain a comprehensive surveillance of agricultural markets
The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, has chaired today the Agricultural Policy Advisory Council, where he discussed with the Councilors of Agriculture of the autonomous communities the issues that will be discussed in the Council of Ministers of the European Union from next November 19.
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Fruit Attraction 2018 beats records and strengthens as one of the main world events in the fruit and vegetable sector
Fruit Attraction 2018 has closed the doors of its 10th edition with the participation of 81,235 professionals from 122 countries, representing a growth of 19% over the previous year. This call has been decisive for the industry as a whole due to its ability to bring together the production and distribution channel for fruit and vegetables. The Fair is thus confirmed as a fundamental instrument for the internationalization of the sector, a meeting point for all professionals they integrate the entire supply chain and innovation framework of the fruit and vegetable market. Organized by IFEMA and FEPEX, Fruit Attraction 2018, which was held from October 23 to 25, presented the largest and most competa of all its editions with the participation of 1,621 companies from 40 countries, and an occupation of 51,400 net square meters of supply sector - 15% more than the last call.
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The struggle for the empowerment and equality of a key figure continues, rural women
The World Day of Rural Women is celebrated on October 15th. The United Nations Assembly established this commemorative date one day after the celebration of World Food Day.
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The Council of Ministers regulates subsidies to promote entrepreneurship and the participation of rural women
The Council of Ministers has approved, at the proposal of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, a royal decree establishing the regulatory bases for the granting of grants to entities of rural women at the national level, to boost the role of women in rural development for the call for 2018.
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food awards the IX “Excellence Awards for Innovation for Rural Women”
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has awarded the work of seven women linked to the rural world in the IX "Excellence Awards for Innovation for Rural Women".
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TROPS receives the award for the Best Business Trajectory
The malagueña cooperative leader in production and marketing of mango, TROPS, has been awarded with the Prize to the best Business Trajectory for Actualidad Económica.
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The 15th National Symposium on Plant Health opens its registration period
The registration form for the 15th National Symposium on Plant Health is now available on the web, which will take place in Seville from 23 to 25 January 2019, organized by the Official Association of Agricultural Technical Engineers of Western Andalusia (COITAND).
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Smart Agro 2018 Forum: an approach to the future
The first edition of the Smart Agro Forum began with a few words of welcome from the General Director of Feria de Zaragoza, Rogelio Cuairán, giving the step to the intervention by the Director General of Rural Development, Innovation and Forestry Policy of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Food, Isabel Bombal, who outlined the main lines of work in relation to digitalization and the use of new technologies in the agri-food sector. "The digital transformation of the entire agri-food chain is a priority for MAPA and should affect the entire territory," he said.
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The Minister of Agriculture highlights the good harmony between the fair Sant Miquel and Eurofruit
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development has opened the call to apply for aid to improve the production and marketing of bee products for this year. The initial budget for this campaign amounts to 2.37 million euros, pending the final allocation that will be approved by Sectorial Conference.