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Fira de Lleida convoca el XXXVIII Premio del Libro AgrarioThe award has been organized within the framework of the 55th Edition of the
Sant Miquel agricultural fair and the 24th edition of the Salon Eurofruit, which will be held from 25 to 29 September 2009. The objectives of the prize, which has a strength of 6,000 euros, are distinguished the works published recently involving a contribution highlighted within the agricultural Spanish and stimulate the creation of new scientific, technical and informative work to increase the literature to the agricultural sector.
To the award they can choose the works published in Spain by publishers, institutions or authors on topics related to agriculture, livestock, forestry production and the food industry. Books that opt for the award can be written in any of the official languages of the Spanish State and must have been published during the period of June 1, 2008-may 31, 2009. The delivery deadline is June 15.
The verdict of the jury will make public the month of September 2009 and the award ceremony will take place on 29 September during the closing ceremony of the fair of Sant Miquel. During this event the author who has obtained the first prize will outline the key aspects of the winning and will receive 6,000 euros and a commemorative plaque.