The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Conan the Barbarian, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade were all recorded here, and last week, the 17th edition of ExpoLevante Níjar was held in Campohermoso, at the gates of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park in Spain. Located in the southeast of Spain, the 'vegetable garden of Europe' the event focused on the reason why Almeria became the national leader in fruit and vegetable exports: the greenhouse.
The indoor exhibition area reached full occupancy, with participation from seed companies presenting new resistant varieties, input and technology suppliers, service providers, and cooperatives. Our colleagues from our Spanish sister publication HortiDaily.es visited the show and made a photo report.
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© Marta del Moral Arroyo | HortiDaily.comPresenting the first portable cooling system for greenhouses, José Antonio Martos from Solaen. Patro Torrente, from Rijk Zwaan, shows some cherry tomatoes to Cayetano. A plate of paella at the Ecamed stand - a good idea! And Daniel Correa, Paco Fernández and Javier Fernández at the Grupo Tecniagro stand , whose roof was made up of the company's photoselective nets.
Innovation
Innovation was a central focus of the event. Several companies introduced new developments, including patented transport carts from Tecnocarro, the Retentis water retention solution from Manica, and a portable greenhouse cooling system from Solaen. Koppert presented a new solution targeting Thrips parvispinus.
The outdoor exhibition area was dedicated to machinery, while the indoor pavilions hosted a broad representation of the sector. The event highlighted the greenhouse as the main production system underpinning the horticultural model in southeast Spain, which has positioned Almería as a leading exporter of fruit and vegetables at national level.
In Níjar municipality, where approximately 6,000 hectares are under cultivation and nearly half are certified organic, technological developments are linked to sustainability practices. These include photoselective textiles for pest control, biodegradable auxiliary materials, and sensor-based systems aimed at optimizing resource use.
Throughout the event, stands were attended by growers, commercial partners, and visitors. The fair also served as a meeting point for cooperatives and their members, as well as for companies maintaining relationships with clients and stakeholders in the greenhouse sector.
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