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Researchers from the Crop Physiology research group at Agrotecnio and the University of Lleida (UdL) have been working since 2003 on the development of new barley genotypes with high levels of soluble fibre for human consumption. Together with the research group...

The incorporation of new technologies is becoming increasingly relevant in the pig sector. Today, at the second Breakfast4inno organised by Parc Agrobiotech Lleida and Agrotecnio, two speakers from the region discussed how digitalisation is transforming the pig...

In recent years, the European black pine forests of Catalonia seem glum: many pines have suffered severe defoliation, which has led them to stop growing. It might seem that the current drought situation is to blame, but according to a new scientific study, pathogens...

On 22nd May, Agrotecnio organises a new edition of the Early Career Forum that will focus on Career Opportunities Beyond Research. These forums are a series of periodic cross-disciplinary meetings on research-related topics. Its aim is to share experiences with...

Alfredo Manicardi, PhD student of the Crop Protection group of Agrotecnio and the Malherbology and Plant Ecology group of the University of Lleida has obtained two awards for his scientific communication in two congresses that were held jointly in Beja (Portugal) last...

The Catalan Government approved today the awarding of the Narcís Monturiol Medal for scientific and technological merit to Gustavo Slafer, among other nine researchers of the Catalan knowledge system, as well as the Narcís Monturiol Plaque for the Archaeology Museum...

On 26 April, researchers from the crop protection group of Agrotecnio and the University of Lleida are organising a technical conference on the usefulness of cover crops in mountain viticulture as part of the 2024 Annual Technology Transfer Plan of the Generalitat de...

Dr. Laia Pellejà, new director of the Institució dels Centres de Recerca de Catalunya (CERCA) has visited Agrotecnio's headquarters to meet with its director, José Antonio Bonet and his team. The rector of the University of Lleida, Jaume Puy, who is also an Agrotecnio...

The Consell de Govern de la Generalitat de Catalunya has approved today the modification of the Statutes of the Fundació Centre de Recerca en Agrotecnologia (Agrotecnio), confirming the participation of the Administration of the Generalitat de Catalunya in the...

Professor and researcher Gustavo Slafer and the crop physiology group he leads at Agrotecnio and the University of Lleida have received the Mensa Lleida award for scientific and technological knowledge. The award ceremony was held on Friday 12 April in the Auditori...

The cycle of "innovation breakfasts" organised by Agrotecnio and the Agrobiotech Park of Lleida began today with a session dedicated to spirulina, an innovative food product produced from a microalgae rich in proteins, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. In recent...

Agrotecnio and the Agrobiotech Park of Lleida have launched the "Breakfast4inno", a cycle of innovation breakfasts designed to bring people from the world of research and industry together, as well as to promote the transfer of knowledge and technology. These...