The Interprofessional Agro-Food Organisation for Sheep and Goat Meat (INTEROVIC) will hold its 9th Seminar on 20 January, under the title “The challenges transforming the sector”. This annual benchmark event will bring together professionals, experts and key stakeholders to analyse current challenges and the strategies that will shape the future of the sheep and goat value chain.
The seminar will take place at the Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid (Calle de Alcalá, 42), from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. Attendance requires prior registration, as capacity is limited to 100 participants.
FREE REGISTRATION HERE
A programme focused on the sector’s key challenges
The event will address strategic issues affecting the sustainability and competitiveness of the sheep and goat sector in Spain.
Provisional programme
11:30 | Seminar opening
Welcome and introduction.
11:35 – 12:20 | The labour challenge: securing the future of the value chain
Discussion on the shortage of skilled labour and the difficulties in attracting new workers, which threaten the continuity of farms and industries and impact workers’ wellbeing and long-term sector viability.
12:25 – 13:10 | Emerging animal health threats: prevention strategies from farming
Session focused on new and re-emerging diseases, highlighting the importance of biosecurity, epidemiological surveillance and cooperation between farmers, veterinarians and public authorities.
13:15 – 14:00 | The Sheep and Goat Compass: strategic guidance for a sector in transition
Analysis of the main regulatory and consumer trends shaping the near future of the sector, offering a strategic overview to anticipate upcoming scenarios.
14:30 | Closing session
Official closing of the seminar.
3:00 pm | Networking cocktail
