This Sunday, March 30, in NEIKER we have celebrated our awaited Open Day in Arkaute. An event that brought together families, friends and people passionate about science and agri-food innovation. The day has been a resounding success, thanks to the participation of many people and the involvement of the organizing team.

Our general manager, Olatz Unamunzaga, welcomed everyone with a presentation in which she highlighted the importance of the research and development work we carry out at the center.

We were then able to enjoy a varied program, with contents of great interest on the decarbonization of livestock, the monitoring of pests in crops in the Basque Country, the experimental flock of Latxas sheep and the health of forests. Colleagues from the Department of Animal Production, Forestry Sciences and Plant Production and Protection shared their knowledge in a close, pleasant and participative way.

For the little ones, we prepared a fun children’s program full of surprises. From a sheep workshop with a visit to the lambs to a scavenger hunt in the farm in search of the “Lost Seed”, through scientific experiments, food classification games and exploration of beneficial insects.

The festive atmosphere was completed with the interactive agriphotocall, where attendees were able to capture fun memories with objects related to science and nature. In addition, lunch at the stables allowed us to taste thallus and local products in an unbeatable environment and temperature.

One of the most anticipated moments of the day was the awards ceremony for the photo contest, in which the winner was Patricia Gallejones, from the Natural Resources Conservation department. Zorionak, Patricia! Her photo captured the essence of our research at NEIKER, highlighting the beauty of nature and our commitment to sustainability.

From NEIKER, we would like to thank all the people who attended the event for sharing this special day with us, as well as those who made the organization of the day possible. Their effort and dedication have allowed our Open Day to be a success and an enriching experience for everyone.

See you in the next edition!