# Agricultural and biotechnological developments in Portugal > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-and-biotechnological-developments-in-portugal > Updated: 2026-10-30T15:20:35.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Scientific and industrial initiatives are expanding in Portugal, focusing on livestock management and biotechnology. In the Alentejo region, experts scheduled a technical session at the National Institute for Agricultural and Veterinary Research to address extensive livestock farming, biosecurity measures, and animal welfare. In the Portalegre district, new projects are advancing research and manufacturing. The ZOA-NET project, a collaboration between the Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine of the NOVA University of Lisbon and the Polytechnic University of Portalegre, is utilizing environmental DNA technology to establish an aquatic parasite surveillance network. Additionally, the biotechnology company FINAO Biotech is expanding its presence in the Portalegre Industrial Zone by constructing a new research center and manufacturing unit to increase the production of medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-30: Portalegre hosts new biotechnology and parasite surveillance initiatives Portalegre is advancing scientific and industrial capacity through the ZOA-NET parasite surveillance project and FINAO Biotech’s new manufacturing and research facility. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/portalegre-hosts-new-biotechnology-and-parasite-surveillance-initiatives ### 2026-10-25: Alentejo livestock experts to discuss biosecurity and animal welfare Experts will meet in Elvas, Portugal, to discuss extensive livestock farming, focusing on biosecurity, animal welfare, and reproductive efficiency in the Alentejo region. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alentejo-livestock-experts-to-discuss-biosecurity-and-animal-welfare --- Cite as: Agricultural and biotechnological developments in Portugal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-and-biotechnological-developments-in-portugal