
Training of specialists in Big Data Analytics
The Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) and Grupo Cooperativo Cajamar have signed a collaboration agreement with the aim to encourage the training of professionals capable of analyzing large volumes of data under the new paradigm analytics big data and can meet current demand and future of this new discipline.

Experts call for increased collaboration between doctors and veterinarians
Experts agree to call for greater collaboration between veterinarians and doctors with the aim of preventing the transmission of diseases of animal origin to humans. That´s the principal conclusion at the first Livestock Forum Networking Day, organised by Fira de Barcelona in conjunction with the Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) of the Catalan Government’s Department of Agriculture.

EU: The beef cattle seeks to curb the crisis
The most representative European associations of beef cattle manifest the serious situation of crisis in the beef in some Member States of the EU and warn of possible degradation of the situation in the second half of 2016 unless the EU takes place decisive action to correct critical aspects of beef cattle stocks. They add that before this, the adoption of any multilateral trade agreement is totally suicidal and propose to Brussels a series of actions to avoid greater evils.

Andalusia more vigilant foreign pests in citrus
The Andalusian Plan of Phytosanitary Surveillance for citricultura pursued in 2016 with the development of the program Phytosanitary Monitoring Plan Andaluz in Citrus, designed to enable early detection and eradication of foreign harmful organisms that may affect the cultivation of citrus Andalusia. Thus its possible dispersion in the Andalusian region is avoided and minimized damage in productions to quickly react to the first symptoms.

PMA Fresh Connections 2016
More than 200 producers in the central and western Mexico, met in the Polyforum of Leon, Guanajuato, in the event organized on 11 and 12 May by the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), to establish new contacts and listen to a panel of experts who spoke about market opportunities, risks and the need to share experiences to be more competitive.

Spain: Innovative Women Wanted
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment (MAGRAMA) announces the seventh edition of the Awards of Excellence for Innovation for Rural Women 2016. These awards aim to distinguish original and innovative projects, agricultural and agro-based activities that contribute to the diversification economic activity and promote women entrepreneurship

Mexico: FreshConnections among the protagonists of fruit and vegetables industry
Produce Marketing Association's (PMA) FreshConnections: Mexico will connect professionals around the world fruit and vegetable supply chain. Attendees can interact with other members of the industry and learn about the latest products at the Expo. The conference will provide information on key issues affecting Mexico and the global fruit and vegetable industry. The event will be held in Leon, Guanajuato on 11 and 12 May.

Silvia Cifre: “Innovation remains the basis of the portfolio of BASF, after 150 years of history”
If BASF has come this far, after 150 years of history, it is because innovation from the side of chemistry has supported its development. The current head of Division Crop Protection BASF, Silvia Cifre has exclusive how innovation is expressed in its product portfolio that adapts to the evolution of the market and growing environmental demands, in addition to its commitment to intensive and extensive cultivation in Spain. Cifre also believes that a way to streamline processes for evaluating new technologies would establish a single entity structure.

Asia Fruit Logistica 2016: Spain, the country’s fastest growing
Between 7 and 9 September will be held in Hong Kong the 10th edition of the fair of fruits and vegetables most important in Asia: Asia Fruit Logistica. The event, which has already registered record highs in 2015, has grown by 10% in the number of exhibitors who have applied this year. Spain is the country with largest increase in participation registered so far. Followed Ecuador, Egypt, Australia and Chile. Colombia will attend for the first time.

“We want people to have fun cooking and are fed healthy and flavorful”. Torres Bros.
Sergio and Javier left their mark, in duplicate, fun and educational in everything they touch, all that are cooking, in every corner of the Spanish pantry are their fields and waters. On seasonal product turns your kitchen: take full advantage of the simple, but do not skimp on venturing into the umbra Amazon u to add new ingredients, but sifted through their prism. You can know a bit of them in this exclusive interview.