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Major New Award for “New Agriculture New Generation”

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New Agriculture New Generation (NANG) received a significant honor on October 3, 2024, in London, where it was recognized by The Hellenic Initiative (THI) for its invaluable contribution to revitalizing Greece’s agrifood sector.

The award was presented at THI’s 8th Annual Gala in a prestigious ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel, attended by leaders from the global Greek business and academic communities, who voiced their strong support for the organization’s mission.

Ms. Tatiana Blatnik, THI Ambassador, presented the award to Ms. Effie Lazaridou, CEO, NANG.

Upon receiving the award, Ms. Lazaridou expressed her gratitude, stating: “This recognition from THI moved us deeply and filled us with hope. It shows that Greeks abroad not only understand the challenges we face but also care deeply about supporting meaningful causes. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for this honor and look forward to having them by our side as we plant the seeds of change to ensure the future sustainability of Greece’s agrifood sector. Of course, none of this would have been possible without the continued support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), Rutgers University, and all those who have stood by us over the past six years. Their trust has provided us with the motivation and energy to keep moving forward.”

This award is yet another validation of the organization’s critical role in strengthening and restructuring Greece’s agrifood industry. Founded through the initiative and generous support of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), “New Agriculture New Generation” has directly benefited more than 30,000 professionals in the primary sector and has helped develop numerous dynamic, export-oriented, and innovative enterprises. The organization has also played a key role in boosting vital agricultural sectors, such as beekeeping and poultry farming.

In addition, the organization continues to foster growth through international partnerships and innovative programs, collaborating with institutions such as the CITI Foundation, the FAO’s GFCM, and the European Union.

You can view highlights from the 8th Annual Gala in London here.

Watch the award ceremony video here.

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Leadership is a critical perspective variable – Article by Effie Lazaridou

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As part of the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF), Effie Lazaridou, CEO of the organization ‘New Agriculture New Generation,’ participates in a special feature by Efimerida ton Syntakton regarding the importance of leadership in the agrifood sector and how it can contribute to the transformation of the industry. There is also a detailed description of the pioneering Agrifood Leadership program, which is the only specialized leadership program in the country, designed in collaboration with Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Read the article (in Greek) HERE.

88th TIF: Event entitled “Youth Entrepreneurship in the Primary Sector”

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The Ministry of Rural Development and Food and the organization ‘New Agriculture New Generation’ invite you to the event they co-organize within the framework of the 88th Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) titled: Youth Entrepreneurship in the Primary Sector. Strategies for promoting education, training, and advisory support for producers.

The event aims to present the challenges faced by youth entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector and the support it can receive through European policies as well as private initiatives.

The event will feature young successful farmers and entrepreneurs who will present their journeys and experiences from their participation in support programs during a roundtable discussion.

The Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Konstantinos Tsiaras, will deliver a welcoming address, while an intervention will be made by the Secretary General of Union Resources and Infrastructure, Mr. Dimitrios Papagiannidis. The discussion will be moderated by Ms. Efi Lazaridou, CEO of the ‘New Agriculture New Generation’ organization.

The event will take place on 07/09/2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the TIF venue, at the Ministry of Rural Development and Food’s booth (Booth 15 | Stand 34).

Event Program

10:00: Arrival

10:30: Event start – Welcoming address by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr. Konstantinos Tsiaras

10:45: Remarks by Secretary General Mr. Dimitrios Papagiannidis

11:00: Brief intervention and panel presentation by the CEO of ‘New Agriculture New Generation,’ Ms. Efi Lazaridou

11:10 – 11:30: Roundtable discussion with:

  • Zoi Vratskidou, Home-based business Agkathas Farm, Imathia
  • Michalis Avdanas, Goat and sheep farmer, Elassona
  • Ioannis Senko, Beekeeper, President of the Beekeeping Cooperative of Thessaly “Apis Era”
  • Michalis Karagiannis, Agronomist, Chalkidona Thessaloniki & Project Manager, Agrifood Leadership

Moderator: Efi Lazaridou, CEO, New Agriculture New Generation

11:30 – 12:00: Open discussion with the audience

The new leaders of agrifood sector are here! The Certificates of Attendance for the Agrifood Leadership program were awarded

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In a festive atmosphere, the Certificate of Completion Ceremony for participants of the 1st cycle of the Agrifood Leadership program (2023-2024) was successfully held on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the Open Farm Agora in the Central Vegetable Market of Athens.

Specifically, the event, attended by journalists and agrifood business executives, featured a brief review of the educational program and its achievements, followed by the awarding of Certificates of Completion to 14 Leaders who successfully completed the program.

More specifically, the Agrifood Leadership program is the first specialized leadership program for the agrifood sector in Greece, aiming to enhance leadership skills in up-and-coming talented professionals who hold leadership positions or aspire to play a dynamic role in the sector. It is a high-profile networking and education program modeled after similar programs in the USA.

The Agrifood Leadership program is implemented by the organization New Agriculture New Generation through a founding donation by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), with Rutgers University of the USA serving as the Technical and Strategic Advisor. The program is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food and supported by numerous companies and organizations, including: COMPO EXPERT, the Consortium of Cooperatives and Producer Groups of Imathia Prefecture, Batsolakis Meat School, the Chios Mastiha Growers Association, the Messinia Union, A.TH. KOUIMTZIS S.A., NuAqua, DAY GROUP, BAYER, COSMOCERT, and SKY EXPRESS.

Participants took part in 8 educational three-day sessions, during which they visited companies in the sector and decision-making centers in various parts of Greece. There was also a visit to Brussels, where they met with European institutions related to agrifood, as well as companies based in the city.

The trainees also participated in leadership role activities and online training. Overall, they completed over 90 hours of intensive high-level courses covering topics such as Leadership, Analytical Skills, Marketing Principles, Governance, Agricultural Economics and Policy, among others.

The goal of the program is to empower tomorrow’s Leaders in the Agrifood Sector, prioritizing sustainability, technology, participation, market orientation, collaboration, adaptability, and resilience. In the medium term, the program aims to create a community of dynamic professionals in the agrifood sector who will be in open communication and cooperation to contribute to the overall development of the productive ecosystem.

At the Certificate Ceremony, Mrs. Effie Lazaridou, CEO of the organization New Agriculture New Generation, delivered an address in which she stated, “The agrifood sector is at a critical crossroads and needs to redefine its role in the economy and society. We need producers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the sector to lead this evolution, create a new vision, and design new strategies, overcoming today’s shortcomings and limitations.”

A video message was also delivered by Robert M. Goodman, Executive Dean Emeritus, University Distinguished Professor – Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources at Rutgers University, USA, who stated, “Congratulations on completing the Leadership Program of the New Agriculture New Generation organization. This program is the first of its kind to be offered in Europe. Its main goal is to create, over time, a community of leaders in agriculture and food in Greece. Leaders who not only know how to better manage their businesses but who also care about and promote the cross-sectoral needs that affect everyone—strengthening not only individual businesses but also supporting the common needs of the sector and the broader public.”

Dimitris Voloudakis, Capacity Building Director and Program Manager, also gave a speech, saying, “Our ambition is to cultivate together the values and skills necessary for the creation of the future leaders that the Greek and global agriculture and food sectors need so much. The challenges are great. In less than 20 years, the number of farmers in our country will be reduced to a third. The countryside is at risk of desertification, and our land is at risk of desertification due to climate change. The sector needs those who will lead producers towards more sustainable food and energy production systems. The next steps of the program include the creation of a networking, communication, and support framework that will also welcome future generations of program graduates.”

Members of the Program Advisory Committee were also present at the event, including Mrs. Dina Lazari, Member of the Board of Directors, Hellenic Exchanges – Athens Stock Exchange (ATHEX), Mr. Panos Hamakiotis, Regional Director EMEA and Managing Director of COMPO EXPERT Hellas & Spain, and Mrs. Anastasia Sarhosoglou, Agronomist and Food Scientist, MSc, MEd.

Supporters of the Certificate Ceremony: Lafazanis Winery.

The 14 Leaders who successfully completed the program are:

  • Andreas Akratos (Athens) – Interpreter-Translator, Investor in hydroponic greenhouses and poultry farms
  • Kyriakos Gikas (Igoumenitsa) – Asparagus and other crop producer, Cooperative member
  • Georgios Dalianis (Halkidiki) – Agronomist, Founder of CERELCO AGROTRADE
  • Ioanna Doufexi (Athens) – Agronomist, Food Technologist, Head of Studies at Batsolakis Meat School
  • Christos Zacharakis (Agrinio) – Economist, Marketing Manager, Producer (corn, alfalfa, citrus fruits)
  • Fani Zacharouli (Larissa) – Agronomist-Agricultural Economist, Executive at an agricultural consultancy company
  • Dimitris Misiakas (Veria) – Forester, Project Manager at the Imathia Producer Groups Consortium
  • Eleni Bikou (Thessaloniki) – Economist, CFO at AGROTECH
  • Konstantinos Bogis (Chios) – Economist, CFO at the Chios Mastiha Growers Association
  • Konstantinos Nikolaidis (Halkidiki) – Agronomist, Olive producer and entrepreneur
  • Georgia Panagopoulou (Athens) – Chemical Engineer, Digital Marketer for wine promotion, Wine branding entrepreneur
  • Stefania Rizou (Karditsa-Athens) – Financial Consultant/Auditor, Agrifood Startup founder
  • Ioannis Senko (Larissa) – Beekeeper, President of the Beekeeping Cooperative, Youtuber
  • Christina Chatzimichail (Larissa) – Chemical Engineer, Shareholder in an agricultural supplies company

Undoubtedly, the success of this 1st cycle of the Agrifood Leadership program, implemented by New Agriculture New Generation with the contribution of Rutgers University, creates a significant legacy for the future, as it demonstrates that there is talent interested in developing new knowledge and acquiring the skills that will lead to the overall transformation of the agrifood sector in Greece.

The new cycle of the Agrifood Leadership program begins in fall 2024, with applications open until September 15, 2024.

Social Farming 360: Empowering Communities through Sustainable Agriculture and Social Reintegration

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The organization New Agriculture New Generation is implemented the “Social Farming 360” program, with full support and funding from the Citi Foundation. In close collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy of the Ministry of Citizen Protection, and in partnership with ActionAid and Freedom Gate, the program focuses on enhancing food security, developing skills for vulnerable social groups, and promoting the production of social farming products.

Addressing Food Security and Sustainable Farming

Food security is a global challenge, with more than 770 million people suffering from some form of undernourishment. In Greece, the need for sustainable food production is becoming increasingly urgent, especially as agricultural productivity faces significant challenges due to the climate crisis. Social Farming 360 addresses these challenges by supporting sustainable food production in correctional facilities across the country. The program not only promotes sustainability but also offers inmates opportunities for training and employment in agriculture, focusing on olive cultivation, medicinal, and aromatic plants. The project further enhances the expertise of the agronomists working in these facilities.

A Multidimensional, Two-Year Program

With the Citi Foundation’s financial backing and in cooperation with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy, Social Farming 360 is a two-year program that spans multiple layers of intervention. It supports sustainable food production and distribution in four agricultural correctional facilities (Agia Chania, Tiryntha Argolida, Kassavetia Volos, and Kassandra Halkidiki) and two special detention centers (Women’s Detention Facility and Eleonas Thiva Drug Rehabilitation Center). In addition to agricultural training, the program includes the development of soft skills, professional integration, and reintegration through psycho-social education, in collaboration with ActionAid and Freedom Gate.

Transforming Agriculture and Empowering Social Reintegration

Social Farming 360 plays a crucial role in transforming agricultural practices within correctional institutions, providing practical skills to inmates, and actively supporting their reintegration into society. At the same time, it ensures food security within the detention centers and the local communities surrounding them.

Global Support for Local Impact

New Agriculture New Generation is one of 50 organizations worldwide to receive $500,000 donations from the Citi Foundation as part of its first Global Innovation Challenge. This initiative focuses on four critical areas: access to food, food availability, affordability, and community resilience. The Global Innovation Challenge represents a $25 million philanthropic effort to identify and support innovative solutions to social and economic challenges faced by low-income communities worldwide.

They said about the program

  • Aimilios Kyriakou, CEO of Citi Greece, Cyprus, Malta:
    “Safe, healthy, and nutritious food in sufficient quantities is fundamental for everyone’s well-being. It requires constant effort and cooperation at all levels to achieve this goal. The new Citi Foundation initiative, ‘Global Innovation Challenge – Food Security,’ aims to contribute to solving this global issue. We wish great success to the Social Farming 360 program and our volunteers who are eager to support.”
  • Effie Lazaridou, CEO New Agriculture New Generation:
    “We are proud to contribute to the transformation of agricultural activities in correctional facilities and actively support the reintegration of inmates and food security in detention centers and their surrounding communities. The trust of Citi Foundation honors us and motivates us to work even harder in collaboration with the General Secretariat for Anti-Crime Policy towards sustainable food production, especially as the climate crisis significantly affects agricultural productivity.”
  • Dimitra Lygoura, General Secretary for Anti-Crime Policy:
    “The Social Farming 360 program is a valuable opportunity for the reintegration of vulnerable groups into society and for creating a more sustainable and inclusive environment. I congratulate the New Agriculture New Generation organization and Citi Foundation for this initiative, and I am confident that this collaboration will yield positive results on multiple levels.”
  • Makis Drakopoulos, Director of Programs and Institutional Funding at ActionAid:
    “Through this program, based on ActionAid’s expertise in the labor integration of people at risk of social exclusion, we aim to help inmates develop their skills and gain the confidence needed for successful professional reintegration.”
  • Tina Annett Torronen, President of Freedom Gate:
    “With years of experience in implementing psycho-social support programs in correctional facilities, Freedom Gate is proud to contribute to the success of the program by enhancing inmates’ psycho-social framework and reintegration prospects.”

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Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean

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The “Promoting Small-Scale Aquaculture Sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean” program was successfully completed with the goal of enhancing sustainability and business development for small-scale aquaculture in the wider Southeast Mediterranean region. Through a comprehensive educational framework, the program aimed to support and empower producers from five countries: Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia. The participants were selected through an international competition and had the opportunity to engage in a series of educational activities combining theory with practical application.

The training program included an intensive ten-day workshop held in Greece, where participants were trained on key topics such as innovation, business development, technological trends, and sustainability. By attending educational seminars and visiting model aquaculture units, participants gained new knowledge and skills to improve their businesses. The program also provided 100 hours of personalized consulting from industry experts to ensure the practical implementation of these skills and foster the sustainable development of their enterprises.

The inaugural event for the program was held at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, attracting international attention from the aquaculture sector. The event was opened by prominent figures, including Maria Damanaki, former European Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Houssam Hamza from the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), and Effie Lazaridou, CEO, NANG.

The speakers emphasized the vital role of small-scale aquaculture in the Mediterranean diet, food security, and environmental footprint reduction. They also highlighted the need for support and modernization in the sector through new technologies and sustainability practices, enabling small businesses to remain competitive in an evolving market.

The program not only contributed to skills development but also strengthened collaborations between research institutions, professionals, and international organizations. Greece’s selection as the central hub for implementing this important initiative underscores the country’s leading role in aquaculture and the promotion of sustainable food production from aquatic ecosystems.

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Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios

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Short Description

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the start of the free training and advisory program “Mastic trees: Ensuring the future of a national product – Knowledge transfer and innovation network in Chios”.

The program follows the successful action “Mastic Trees: Modern Techniques of Propagation and Cultivation”, implemented from October 2021 to May 2023 in Chios. This program aims to create the first organized network for knowledge and innovation transfer for mastic cultivation on the island of Chios, from producer to producer (peer to peer).

The program is divided into two implementation phases:

  1. The first phase involves selecting 20 mastic producers from the 24 Mastic Villages of Chios who already have relevant experience in cultivation. These selected producers will be trained to educate other producers in their area through seminars and workshops. The selected producers will serve as reference points in their region.
  2. In the second phase, all interested mastic producers in Chios can participate in receiving knowledge about mastic cultivation from the trained producers of the first phase. This phase involves knowledge exchange and problem-solving facilitated by the New Agriculture New Generation organization, the Chios Mastic Growers Association, and the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The program aims to enhance mastic cultivation techniques and create a sustainable network of knowledge transfer among mastic producers in Chios. It is funded by the New Agriculture New Generation organization and the Chios Mastic Growers Association.

Target Audience

  • Participants in the first phase: Mastic producers aged 18-45 (or 46-55 if necessary), members of the primary cooperatives of the Chios Mastic Growers Association, willing to participate in the training program and transfer their knowledge to other producers in their region.
  • Participants in the second phase: All interested mastic producers in Chios.

Program of Studies

The program includes topics such as propagation of mastic trees, fertilization, biodiversity, pest control, harvesting techniques, and integrated mastic cultivation practices.

Duration

18 months, starting from December 2023 to May 2025, with training sessions held 2-3 days per month.

For more information

Contact Stefanos Hatzilazarou or Stefanos Kostas at the Laboratory of Floriculture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, or Kalliopi Karampoyki at New Agriculture New Generation.

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

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Program Title

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters

Brief Description

New Agriclture New Generation organization announces the commencement of a free training program on “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Training on preparing for and responding to natural disasters” The program is aimed at all beekeepers in Thessaly and is implemented as part of the action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly.”

Specifically, there will be 10 educational meetings in 10 different municipalities of Thessaly, even in remote areas, with the aim of supporting over 300 beekeepers with knowledge and skills to better prepare them to face challenges, adapt to climate change, and take necessary measures for proper hive management. The action “Restarting Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly” also includes the new program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material”. The program, scheduled to be implemented between March and September 2024, will provide support to 300 affected professional beekeepers in Thessaly, offering 20,000 royal cells. These actions will contribute not only to the restoration of damages caused by “Daniel” but also to the development of conditions for the future strengthening of the sector in Thessaly.

The above-mentioned training sessions will be implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and Associate Professor George Goras, beekeeper Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeping trainer, and Dimitris Voloudakis and Kalliopi Karaboiki from New Agriculture New Generation organization.

They are co-funded by the Nea Gea Nea Genia organization through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Thessaly, the Charitable Foundation of Ioannis S. Latsis, and the company APIVITA.

Purpose of the Program 

New Agriculture New Generation organization aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the apiculture sector and support beekeepers in Thessaly after the floods caused by the “Daniel” phenomenon. As climate change and extreme weather conditions are expected to continue affecting our daily lives in the coming years, the new training program aims to improve beekeeping practices and overall bee health. The goal is to enhance bee resilience and reduce the impacts of climate change by transferring knowledge and practices from specialized scientists.

Target Audience

All beekeepers in Thessaly.

Topics

Climate change and its impacts Measures before, during, and after natural disasters Annual hive management plan

Areas of Action

Regional Unit of Larissa Regional Unit of Trikala Regional Unit of Magnesia Regional Unit of Karditsa Karditsa – April 19, 2024, Dimitra Center (Cotton Sorting Center Building)

Trainers

Alexandros Gousiaris, beekeeper, beekeeping trainer George Goras, Associate Professor, Laboratory of Apiculture and Sericulture, Agricultural University of Athens Dimitris Voloudakis, Agronomist, Director of Capacity Building Nea Gea Nea Genia, Scientific Associate of the Academy of Athens Kalliopi Karaboiki, Agronomist, Capacity Building Manager of Nea Gea Nea Genia organization

Duration of Action

Each training session lasts for 4 hours. Free with application for participation.

For More Information

Kalliopi Karaboiki, Capacity Building Manager

New Agriculture New Generation

Tel: 2106917986, 6972096122

Email: [email protected]

 

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material

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Program Title

Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material

Brief Description

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the initiation of the program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material”. The program is aimed at all affected beekeepers in Thessaly and is implemented within the framework of the action “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly”.

The program is designed and implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Beekeeping, headed by Associate Professor Georgios Goras. It is co-funded by the organization New Agriculture New Generation through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the Region of Thessaly, the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and the company APIVITA.

The program “Rebuilding Beekeeping Sector in Thessaly: Queen Rearing: Replenishing Bee Colonies and Rescuing Local Genetic Material” will be implemented from April to September 2024 and will provide support to 300 affected professional beekeepers in Thessaly, by supplying 27,000 queen cells.

The above actions will contribute not only to the restoration of the damages caused by “Daniel” but also to the development of conditions for the future strengthening of the sector in Thessaly.

Purpose of the Program

The organization New Agriculture New Generation aims to contribute to the reconstruction of the beekeeping sector and to support the beekeepers of Thessaly after the floods caused by the phenomenon “Daniel”.

The program aims to support up to 300 beekeepers affected by the catastrophic weather event Daniel with 27,000 queen cells originating from the endemic genetic material of the region. The production of queen cells will be carried out by 10 specialized queen breeders who will provide queen cells either from their own selected genetic material or from selected genetic material of the beekeeper, if available. The program offers the opportunity to produce suitable genetic material and quality queens with the ultimate goal of quickly replenishing the lost bee colonies.

The 10 specialized queen breeders were trained in the successful program “Queenrearing: Utilization, Rescue, and Improvement of Bee Genetic Material in Thessaly” and performed more than 800 inoculations between 2022 and 2023. This specific action has already received significant awards in Greece, such as the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022, category “Protection of Ecosystems and Biodiversity” and the GOLD Environmental Award, category “Sustainable Agriculture”.

Target Audience

All beekeepers in Thessaly.

Priority will be given to affected beekeepers, following evaluation of applications.

Areas of Action

Regional Units of Larissa, Karditsa, Magnesia, Trikala.

Application Submission & Duration of Action

Phase B of Participation Applications until April 30, 2024.

The provision of queen cells will take place from April to September 2024.

Contact Numbers for Larissa Regional Unit

Elina Kampisiou: 6974012351

Ioannis Senkos: 6936820666

Contact Numbers for Karditsa Regional Unit

Katerina Apostolopoulou: 6993736456

Alexandros Giannakopoulos: 6988198696

Alexandros Liatsos: 6976290719

Giorgos Xiros: 6983603675

Contact Numbers for Magnesia Regional Unit

Dimitris Kolettas: 6974202989

Periklis Stamou: 6972501043

Contact Numbers for Trikala Regional Unit

Konstantinos Lamprogeorgos: 6979630121

Ioannis Topalidis: 6974917578

For More Information

Kalliopi Karamboiki, Capacity Building Manager

New Agriclture New Generation

Tel: 2106917986, 6972096122

Email: [email protected]

Filippa Griva

Agricultural University of Athens

Tel: 6982187876

Email: [email protected]

Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia (phase B)

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The organization “New Agriculture New Generation” announces the second phase of the free training and counseling program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia”. The program is implemented in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens, which designed its educational component under the scientific guidance of the Laboratory of Sericulture and Apiculture, headed by Associate Professor Georgios Goras.

This particular action is co-financed by the organization “New Agriculture New Generation” through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), the John S. Latsis Public Benefit Foundation, and the company APIVITA.

The program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia” is a unique practical initiative in Europe and possibly globally. It is being implemented this year for the second time, having started in Thessaly, where the final number of beneficiaries is estimated to exceed 40% of the total beekeepers in the region. In this context, it has already received significant distinctions in Greece, such as the Bravo Sustainability Award 2022, category “Ecosystem Protection and Biodiversity”, and the GOLD Environmental Award, category “Sustainable Agriculture”.

The program “Queen rearing: Utilization, rescue, and genetic improvement of bees in Evia” consists of two parts:

  1. Finding and providing specialized training for up to 12 young individuals who have knowledge and experience in beekeeping practice. They will be trained in basil culture and royal jelly production, as well as general specialized knowledge in proper beekeeping practices. After receiving this necessary training, the six most capable individuals with the willingness and ability to support the next step of the program will be selected.
  2. Activating the six selected specialized vaccinators in the Regional Unit of Evia. Their activity will include coordinating with beekeepers in the area who wish to participate in the program and organizing demonstrations and implementation of royal cell vaccinations for the production of quality queens, using selected genetic material.

Program Objective

The aim of the program is to carry out a significant number of royal cell vaccinations by a group of specialized individuals who will have the ability to present, explain in detail the process, and address questions from participating beekeepers. This action has multiple objectives: familiarizing a large number of beekeepers with the process of producing quality queens, mass production in the entire Regional Unit of Evia of selected genetic material with the ultimate goal of increasing production, and creating a specialized activity – this vaccination provision – that may potentially become a professional outlet.

Target Audience

Beekeepers operating in the broader area of Evia.

Educational cycle action area 2023-2024

Regional Unit of Evia

Duration of Action

Until May 2024

Contact numbers for Northern Evia

Passa – Afendra Georgia: 6972835963

Simaki – Bellou Evangelia: 6971557108

Stamoulos Dimitris: 6985673739

Contact numbers for Central and Southern Evia

Argyris Christos: 6971770045

Loukeris Orestis: 6974094948

Ntales Vangelis: 6974948829

Papanikolaou Andronikos: 6971649596

For more information

Periklis Stamou, Beekeeper, Action Coordinator

Phone: 6972501043 Email: [email protected]

Filippa Griva, Agricultural University of Athens

Phone: 6982187876 Email: [email protected]

Kalliopi Karamboiki, Capacity Building Associate, New Agriculture New Generation

Phone: 2106917986, 6972096122 Email: [email protected]

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