Catalogue of Infrastructures and Facilities

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Infrastructure
EPS
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

The University of Lleida is renowned for its commitment to high-quality education and research in various fields. The EPS infrastructure includes facilities designed for innovation and practical learning. The campus features modern laboratories and workshops for research and development. Among its facilities are the specialised laboratories in computer science and industrial engineering, which support both theoretical and practical training. This infrastructure makes EPS a centre for technology and engineering, contributing significantly to the agrifoodTEF project's mission of advancing agri-food technology and robotics.
Facility
UsabiliLAB
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

It specialises in assessing a wide range of user interfaces, including web and mobile applications, software, and even agricultural machinery interfaces. The lab employs a user-centred design approach, focusing on improving ease of use (usability) and eliminating barriers to access (accessibility), ensuring that products meet high standards of functionality and user satisfaction.
Infrastructure
ETSEAFIV
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

This comprehensive campus includes specialised facilities essential for research and development. Notable infrastructure includes the Departments of Animal Science, Food Technology and Horticulture, Botany and Gardening, and Environment and Soil Sciences, as well as a pilot plant dedicated to food technology and the Agrotecnio Centre, focusing on agricultural technology research. ETSEAFIV is also equipped with a range of advanced labs. The Sensory Physical Chemical Analysis Lab evaluates food quality attributes, and the Microbiological Quality Lab focuses on food safety. The Soil Water Plant Organic Lab supports environmental and agricultural research. The Plant Genomics Lab is dedicated to genetic research aimed at enhancing crop development, while the Precision Agriculture Lab integrates advanced technologies into farming practices. With around 200 faculty members and 1,500 students, ETSEAFIV is a pivotal centre for innovation, playing a significant role in the goals of the AgriFoodTEF project.
Facility
Microbiological Quality Lab
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

Specialised facility dedicated to the microbiological analysis of food, animal feed, and water. Equipped with advanced tools for the identification and enumeration of microorganisms, the lab covers a wide spectrum of microbial analyses, including pathogens, spoilage organisms, and quality control tests. The lab also specialises in the analysis of moulds and mycotoxins, using ELISA and HPLC techniques, and offers scientific advice on HACCP implementation. The facility is fully compliant with ISO and AFNOR standards, ensuring high precision and reliability.
Facility
Plant Genomics Lab
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

Specialised in advanced molecular techniques for plant DNA and protein analysis. The lab provides services such as genomic DNA extraction, PCR-based genotyping, and electrophoresis for DNA and protein separation. It also offers DNA fragment analysis and varietal purity testing, with a focus on cereal crops. The lab is actively involved in biodiversity studies, molecular marker applications, and quality control assessments of seeds and plants, contributing to advancements in plant genomics research and crop improvement.
Facility
Sensory Physical Chemical Analysis Lab
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

The lab offers expertise in quality parameter determination and physical-chemical analysis for oils and fats, antioxidant activity testing (ORAC, DPPH, ABTS,...), and analysis of fat profiles and phenolic compounds. It also provides services in the development of analytical techniques in food and advice on the design of sensory tests and consumer sensory evaluation studies.
Facility
Soil Water Plant Organic Lab
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

The lab offers a wide range of analytical services, including tests for soil pH, organic matter, nutrient content (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), and water retention capacity. It also provides water analysis for pH, electrical conductivity, nutrients, and chemical oxygen demand (COD). Additionally, the lab performs plant material analysis, such as total nitrogen and dry matter, and organic waste analysis for pH, organic matter, and ammonium content.
Facility
Precision Agriculture Lab
Universitat de Lleida (UdL)
Country
Spain

It excels in soil and crop characterisation through advanced 3D mapping and field scanning techniques. The lab employs a variety of sensors and imaging tools to assess vegetation health and soil conditions, enabling precise measurements of geometric and structural parameters. Key features include remote sensing drones for aerial imaging, precision phytosanitary applicators, and variable-rate sprayers designed to optimise fertiliser and pesticide application.
Facility
Experimental Pig Farm
Centre d'Estudis Porcins (CEP)
Country
Spain

Located in Torrelameu, Spain, this farm is equipped with a wide range of precision feeding machines, environmental sensors, and camera systems to monitor and optimise various aspects of pig farming. These tools enable comprehensive data collection on temperature, humidity, CO₂, and ammonia levels, which are integrated into a proof of concept for the pig sector data space. The facility fosters collaboration among public and private entities, promoting advancements in intensive livestock management, animal welfare, and transport.
Infrastructure
Torrelameu Porcine Studies Center
Centre d'Estudis Porcins (CEP)
Country
Spain

The Centre d'Estudis Porcins (CEP) in Torrelameu, Catalonia, is a key partner in the AgriFoodTEF project, focusing on advancing the pork production sector. Established through a consortium involving the Diputació de Lleida, the Consell Comarcal de la Noguera, the Ajuntament de Torrelameu, and the University of Lleida, CEP aims to enhance pork production through education, research, and technological transfer. The CEP-Torrelameu facility is equipped with technology to support various aspects of pig farming. It features precision feeding machines, environmental sensors, and camera systems that monitor and optimise conditions such as temperature, humidity, CO₂, and ammonia levels. This infrastructure supports activities including precision feeding, environmental monitoring, and data analysis, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for intensive livestock management. Additionally, the Centre offers specialised training programs, courses, and seminars on topics such as reproductive biotechnology and animal welfare. This infrastructure supports the AgriFoodTEF project by integrating real-world applications with cutting-edge research to advance sustainable agriculture practices.
Infrastructure
HISPATEC Virtual Infrastructure
HISPATEC
Country
Spain

Hispatec can design and deploy infrastructures ranging from simple solutions to complex, distributed architectures, ensuring that each project has the appropriate technological foundation to achieve its goals. Hispatec offers a wide range of technological infrastructure services tailored to the specific needs of each initiative:- Infrastructure on Microsoft Azure: As a Microsoft partner, Hispatec can deploy and manage infrastructures on Azure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage services, and managed databases. This enables leveraging services like Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, and Azure Functions, providing enterprise-level scalability and security. - Services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Hispatec also has experience deploying infrastructures on GCP, utilising resources such as Google Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage. This facilitates the implementation of cloud-native applications and the use of advanced analytics and machine learning services. - Traditional Architectures: For projects requiring more conventional environments, Hispatec can implement on-premise or cloud-based infrastructures using physical or virtual servers, configuring networks, storage systems, and backup and recovery solutions. - Containerised Environments: Hispatec uses technologies like Docker to create containerised environments, enabling more agile and consistent deployment of web applications. This improves portability and facilitates continuous integration and agile development. - Kubernetes Clusters for High Availability: To ensure high availability and scalability of applications, Hispatec deploys environments on Kubernetes clusters. This allows efficient orchestration of containers and management of dynamic workloads and ensures optimal performance even under variable demands. - Integration of Additional Services: Additionally, Hispatec can integrate services such as load balancers, content delivery networks (CDN), advanced security solutions, and monitoring and management tools to provide a complete and robust infrastructure.
Facility
Hispatec facility
HISPATEC
Country
Spain

As a trusted technology partner in the agri-food sector, it offers advanced capabilities across cloud environments as well as traditional architectures, integrating solutions for virtualisation, containers, and orchestration. This combination ensures enterprise-level scalability, security, and availability, enabling the deployment of innovative applications and access to advanced analytics and machine learning services.

Hispatec facility offers a wide range of technological infrastructure services tailored to the specific needs of each initiative: 

  • Infrastructure on Microsoft Azure: As a Microsoft partner, Hispatec can deploy and manage infrastructures on Azure, including virtual machines, virtual networks, storage services, and managed databases. This enables leveraging services like Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service, and Azure Functions, providing enterpriselevel scalability and security.
  • Services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP): Hispatec also has experience deploying infrastructures on GCP, utilising resources such as Google Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, and Cloud Storage. This facilitates the implementation of cloud-native applications and the use of advanced analytics and machine learning services.
  • Traditional Architectures: For projects requiring more conventional environments, Hispatec can implement on-premise or cloud-based infrastructures using physical or virtual servers, configuring networks, storage systems, and backup and recovery solutions.
  • Containerised Environments: Hispatec uses technologies like Docker to create containerised environments, enabling more agile and consistent deployment of web applications. This improves portability and facilitates continuous integration and agile development.
  • Kubernetes Clusters for High Availability: To ensure high availability and scalability of applications, Hispatec deploys environments on Kubernetes clusters. This allows efficient orchestration of containers, management of dynamic workloads, and ensures optimal performance even under variable demands.
  • Integration of Additional Services: Additionally, Hispatec can integrate services such as load balancers, content delivery networks (DN), advanced security solutions, and monitoring and management tools to provide a complete and robust infrastructure.