# Spanish agri-food sector innovation and sustainability > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-agri-food-sector-innovation-and-sustainability > Updated: 2026-10-21T08:59:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Spanish horticultural and agri-food sectors are increasingly prioritizing technological advancement, sustainability, and resource management. In Catalonia, professional gatherings such as the II Congress of Horticulture have focused on promoting local food production while addressing climate change and generational replacement. Technical training in Valencia has also emphasized productive efficiency through the study of substrate production processes. Further developments in the sector include the expansion of cooperatives like AGROPAL, which has diversified from cereal commercialization into dairy and feed manufacturing. Additionally, initiatives under the European AgriFood4Future project are addressing the transition to sustainable practices, specifically targeting soilless cultivation and pesticide risk assessment to meet evolving technical industry demands. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-21: Agri-food sector experts discuss sustainability and innovation in Spain Agricultural experts in Spain are focusing on sustainability, diversification, and technological innovation, covering topics from cooperative growth to pesticide management and soilless farming. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agri-food-sector-experts-discuss-sustainability-and-innovation-in-spain ### 2026-10-14: Horticulture sector in Spain focuses on innovation and sustainability Horticultural professionals in Spain are engaging in technical congresses and seminars focused on sustainability, digital transformation, and substrate production innovations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/horticulture-sector-in-spain-focuses-on-innovation-and-sustainability --- Cite as: Spanish agri-food sector innovation and sustainability. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-agri-food-sector-innovation-and-sustainability