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Agrifood Leadership

Posted on 2 August 20246 March 2025 by superadmin

Developing Tomorrow’s AgriFood Leaders in Greece

The first specialized Leadership program in Greece for the AgriFood sector! Agrifood Leadership is a high-quality educational content program aimed at entrepreneurs, professionals, and emerging leaders in the agri-food sector.

The main objective of the program is to provide substantial and practical knowledge related to the development of leadership capabilities, communication skills, and insights into selected and critical topics in the sector (agronomic and environmental).

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Train the Trainers

Posted on 2 August 20248 November 2024 by superadmin

Continuous training and upskilling of our trainers

The Train the Trainers workshops are an innovation in the Greek Agrifood sector, designed for our trainers, who will transfer their knowledge and experience to the beneficiaries.

We want our trainers to offer their trainees not only useful information but also tools to accomplish culture change towards networking and collaboration in the industry.

The program aims to:

Strengthen the hard and soft skills of the program’s trainers in order to respond to the specificities of adult education.
Develop trainers who are already established scientists and practitioners to effective Agricultural Extension Workers.
Establish a support framework for the implementation of innovative education practices in the Agrifood sector.

In a later phase we aim to expand the Train the Trainers program to professionals and scientists in the industry who wish to specialize in consulting services.

Access to training materials, exclusively for programm instructors.

DS Smith Hellas contributes to strengthening the future of the agrifood sector by supporting the TrophyΤροφή program of the New Agriculture New Generation organization

Posted on 22 July 20249 November 2024 by superadmin

DS Smith, a leading manufacturer of sustainable corrugated cardboard packaging solutions in Greece, is actively contributing to the advancement of the country’s agri-food sector by partnering for the second consecutive year with the organization ‘New Agriculture New Generation’ to support the industry, this time by backing the TrophyΤροφή program. Specifically, DS Smith Hellas will support three meet-ups of the program, with the main theme being ‘Reducing the use of plastic in the agri-food sector,’ which will take place during the last four months of 2024 at three universities across the country.

But what exactly is TrophyΤροφή?

TrophyΤροφή is an innovative initiative that highlights and rewards pioneering business ideas and startups in the fields of agritechnology, food technology, and agrologistics, offering products and services that utilize innovative technologies, even at the early stages of development (pre-seed). So far, thanks to this program, 122 startups from this sector have already been supported.

The meet-ups are an integral part of TrophyΤροφή. There, students, startuppers, new entrepreneurs, and researchers come into contact with research institutions, investors, mentors, and companies, working together to develop new groundbreaking ideas through hands-on workshops.

For DS Smith, the adoption of sustainable development practices and circular economy is at the core of its activities, and the transformation of the agrifood sector can be framed by innovative and environmentally friendly packaging solutions that will enhance the added value of the final products. In this context, the company supports in the three meet-ups the thematic section titled: ‘Reducing the use of plastic in the agrifood sector.’

Mr. George Filippoglou, DS Smith Managing Director for the Greece cluster, stated: ‘We are particularly pleased that for another year we stand by New Agriculture New Generation, as through this collaboration we have contributed to strengthening the agri-food sector while highlighting the crucial role that corrugated cardboard packaging plays in promoting the country’s sustainable development.’

The three Meet-ups supported by DS Smith Hellas are the following:

Trophy Meet-up co-organized with the Agricultural University of Athens.
Trophy Meet-up co-organized with the University of the Peloponnese.
Trophy Meet-up co-organized with the University of Macedonia.

Ms. Effie Lazaridou, CEO of the organization New Agriculture New Generation, stated: ‘TrophyΤροφή is a meaningful initiative that connects the academic community with the industry and the market in the critical agri-food sector. Every year it brings hundreds of students and researchers into contact with innovative companies through the TrophyΤροφή meet-ups that are held at universities across Greece, providing an effective platform for the exchange of business ideas and experiences. More than 700 students have participated in the program’s meet-ups over the past two years, working on developing innovative solutions and starting to design their first entrepreneurial steps. DS Smith, a pioneering company in corrugated cardboard packaging that invests in sustainable practices, supports 3 meet-ups, enriching the content of the TrophyΤροφή initiative.’

DS Smith is headquartered in London and is a member of the FTSE 100, operating in 34 countries and employing approximately 30,000 people, with its history dating back to packaging production companies from 1940. In Greece, the company has been present for the last 65 years with factories in Corinth, Thessaloniki, and Crete, employing over 400 workers in total. DS Smith Hellas actively supports the TrophyΤροφή initiative of the organization New Agriculture New Generation, with the aim of boosting innovation and sustainability in Greece’s agrifood ecosystem through a substantial and reliable effort to accelerate startup entrepreneurship.

TrophyΤροφή has been successfully implemented since 2019 by the organization New Agriculture New Generation, thanks to the founding grant of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Confirming the Value of Our Agricultural Products – The Workshop in Larissa Exceeded Expectations

Posted on 9 July 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

The workshop “Confirming the Value of Our Agricultural Products,” which took place on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the new building of the Region of Thessaly, concluded with the best impressions. The event focused on the health claims of Greek Local & PDO – PGI* products, scientifically documented for the first time.

The workshop, held under the auspices of the Region of Thessaly, was of significant interest to the agricultural sector of Thessaly and the entire country as it announced the results of the Program “Strengthening the Position of High Nutritional Value Products” by the Organization New Agriculture New Generation. This was implemented through a foundational grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), in collaboration with the University of Thessaly (UTH) and with the support of the National Union of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS).

During the event, the methodology of the program and its results concerning the health claims (i.e., beneficial properties) of a series of popular Greek countryside products were presented: Pieria Kiwifruit, Lykouri Almonds, Pelion, Chania Oranges, Prespa Beans, Chania Avocados, Messinia Figs and Corinthian Raisins.

Following this, a panel discussion with experts took place, where the practical application of Health Claims for the benefit of farmers and agri-entrepreneurs was presented and discussed. An open discussion followed, engaging experts with representatives of cooperatives, local government, and professional farmers.

Participants in the event included:

Dimitris Tsetsilas, Thematic Deputy Regional Governor of Primary Sector and Agricultural Economy, who conveyed the greeting of the Regional Governor Mr. Dimitris Kouretas, highlighting the importance of the program and the pursuit of obtaining Health Claims for Thessaly’s producers.
Moschos Korasidis, General Manager of ETHEAS, who greeted the event and referred to the program’s importance for the entirety of Greek agricultural production.
Effie Lazaridou, CEO of New Agriculture New Generation. In her intervention, she emphasized the crucial role that health claims can play in the competitiveness of local products and PDO and PGI products and in increasing value for producers, as well as the role of the organization she represents in coordinating and implementing this initiative.
Dimitris Voloudakis, Capacity Building Director of New Agriculture New Generation, responsible for the program from the organization’s side, among other points, focused on the next stages of the Program and announced the creation of a business accelerator for farmers and entrepreneurs who produce and market program products with Health Claims.
Fotis Tekos, PhD, CEO of Foodoxys, Researcher at the University of Thessaly, made a detailed intervention on the scientific aspect of the program, its methodology, and conclusions.

The panel of experts that followed (Round Table), coordinated by Ms. Effie Lazaridou and aimed at highlighting the added value of Health Claims, included:

Georgios I. Arsenos, DrVetMed, Ph.D, Dip, ECSRHM, Professor of Animal Production, Ethology and Animal Welfare, Director of the Laboratory of Animal Husbandry, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, AUTH
Dimitrios Psathas, MSc, Agronomist-Quality Manager of Olive Oil, Klea Premium Goods
Dimitrios Vlachostergios, Research Director, Director of IBKF/ELGO-DIMITRA
Magda Peistikou, Head of Education, INSETE, Editor-in-Chief of Food Service Magazine

Professor Arsenos highlighted examples where scientific research combined with proper production processes has created high nutritional value products, while Mr. Psathas subsequently presented a case study on how producing olive oil with a high percentage of polyphenols naturally “opened” the US market for exports. Mr. Vlachostergios emphasized the need to maintain Greek varieties in cultivation, citing the resilience of Greek chickpea varieties to the country’s climatic conditions without the need for frequent pesticide spraying. Finally, Ms. Peistikou detailed how health claims can be utilized in the marketing and branding of Greek agricultural products.

The event was attended by Mr. Evangelos Kraniotis, President of A.S. Melivoias “I ATHANATI,” Mr. Nikos Gousios, Vice President of A.S. “ENIPEA,” and Mr. Panagiotis Gouviosis, Agronomist of A.S. “ZAGORA.”

The discussion towards the end of the workshop was lively with excellent exchanges of views and experiences among producers, entrepreneurs, and experts.

Ms. Effie Lazaridou, during the event, made the following statement: “As an organization, our goal is to help develop the competitiveness of Greek local products and foods with a designation of origin. In this direction, we document health claims, which emerge as extremely significant in international trends. Today, 56% of consumers globally seek foods that have a positive effect on their health and wellness. Thus, through this initiative, we try to fortify Greece’s local products with such claims, supporting them to become more competitive in markets. The conclusions announced today concern the first phase of the program, with the collaboration of the University of Thessaly, the funding of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, and the valuable support of ETHEAS and the Region of Thessaly. This allowed us to support health claims for a total of 8 products, some of which are from the Thessaly region. Now the second phase follows, where we will practically support with specific initiatives those producers, organizations, groups, and cooperatives that utilize these products commercially. The goal is to take a step further and create additional added value also in economic terms.”

Indisputably, the scientific documentation of health claims for a significant number of Greek Local and PDO – PGI products for the first time constitutes a strategic step towards enhancing the competitiveness of the Greek primary sector.

*Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) – Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)

Enhancing the Position of High Nutritional Value Products – Event in Larissa on Health Claims for Local & PDO PGI Products

Posted on 27 June 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

Many Greek Local products and Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) – Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) products are renowned for their high nutritional value. However, this reputation has practical value when scientifically documented. In this context, the particularly significant event “Confirming the value of our agricultural products” will take place on Thursday, 04/07/24 at 10:30 a.m. in the Regional Council Hall of the Region of Thessaly (New Building, Larissa).

At the event, the results of the program by the New Agriculture New Generation Organization, “Enhancing the position of high nutritional value products,” will be presented first. This program was implemented through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), in collaboration with the University of Thessaly (UTH), with the support of the National Association of Agricultural Cooperatives (ETHEAS). The program scientifically documents health claims for a series of Local and PDO – PGI products of the Greek countryside: Pieria Kiwi, Sykourio Almond, Pelion Apple, Chania Oranges, Prespa Beans, Chania Avocado, Messinia Figs, Corinthian Raisins.

Following the presentation, a discussion will take place with experts and professionals on how farmers and entrepreneurs who produce and market these products can practically utilize the confirmed health claims.

Undoubtedly, the scientific documentation of health claims for a series of significant Greek agricultural products is an important initiative that creates new data and will significantly contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of these products. The use of health claims can boost exports and bring significant benefits to local economies, creating a range of benefits for a large number of professions. Through this event, all interested parties will be able to learn important details and explore the prospects that are forming.

Distinguished biotechnology scientists, agri-food industry professionals, and marketing experts, as well as representatives of cooperatives from the program’s products and other professional bodies, will participate.

“Seeds of Change” εκδήλωση στη Νέα Υόρκη για τη Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά

Posted on 21 June 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

Αντιπροσωπεία από τον οργανισμό Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά είχε την τιμή να παραβρεθεί στην Νέα Υόρκη, κατόπιν προσκλήσεως του Γενικού Προξένου της Ελλάδας, προκειμένου να παρουσιάσει το έργο που έχει υλοποιήσει ως τώρα σε εκπροσώπους της ελληνικής ομογένειας.

Πιο αναλυτικά, η εκδήλωση με τίτλο «Seeds of Change» πραγματοποιήθηκε στις 29/05/2024 στην προξενική κατοικία, παρουσία του Γενικού Πρόξενου κ. Κωνσταντίνου Κωνσταντίνου. Παρευρέθηκαν επίσης εκπρόσωποι του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΙΣΝ), το οποίο αποτελεί τον ιδρυτικό δωρητή του οργανισμού Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά, του Πολιτειακού Πανεπιστήμιου Rutgers που κατέχει τον ρόλο του στρατηγικού συμβούλου για τον οργανισμό, εκπρόσωποι από το CITI Foundation, καθώς και επιχειρηματίες και πολλά άλλα ενεργά και διακεκριμένα μέλη της ελληνικής διασποράς στην Νέα Υόρκη.

Τον οργανισμό Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά εκπροσώπησαν η κα. Έφη Λαζαρίδου, Chief Executive Officer & Εκτελεστικό μέλος Γ.Σ. και ο κος. Ηλίας Γεωργαντάς, Financial Director & Εκτελεστικό μέλος Γ.Σ..

Κατά τη διάρκεια της εκδήλωσης, προβλήθηκε ενημερωτικό οπτικοακουστικό υλικό και η κα. Λαζαρίδου παρουσίασε το σημαντικό αποτύπωμα του οργανισμού στον αγροδιατροφικό κλάδο της χώρας, όπως έχει αυτό καταγραφεί και αξιολογηθεί από ανεξάρτητους οργανισμούς.

Στην συνέχεια, έγινε αναφορά για τους στόχους και τα επόμενα βήματα του οργανισμού και δόθηκε ιδιαίτερη έμφαση σε τέσσερις σημαντικές δράσεις που αναμένεται να υλοποιηθούν το προσεχές διάστημα: α) του νέου κύκλου της «Βασιλοτροφίας», ενός προγράμματος ανάπτυξης βασιλισσών μέλισσας ελληνικών ειδών, που βοηθούν στην δημιουργία μεγάλων και υγειών μελισσοσμηνών, β) το πρόγραμμα «Ακαδημία Ελαιοκομίας» που θα παρέχει κατάρτιση στους ελαιοκόμους προκειμένου να βελτιστοποιήσουν τις παραγωγικές πρακτικές τους, γ) το πρόγραμμα κατάρτισης και συμβουλευτικής «Μαστιχόδεντρα: Διασφαλίζοντας το μέλλον ενός εθνικού προϊόντος – Δίκτυο Μεταφοράς Τεχνογνωσίας και Καινοτομίας στη Χίο» και δ) του νέου κύκλου του επιτυχημένου επιχειρηματικού επιταχυντή «ΑγροΑνέλιξη».

Στο πλαίσιο της παρουσίασης, εκ μέρους του πανεπιστημίου Rutgers, η κα. Lia Papathomas, Director of Operations Rutgers, New Agriculture New Generation Program, μετέφερε το μήνυμα του κ. Robert M. Goodman, Executive Dean Emeritus, University Distinguished Professor – Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources ο οποίος επιβεβαίωσε την αγαστή συνεργασία μεταξύ του πανεπιστημίου και του οργανισμού Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά.

Με το κλείσιμο της παρουσίασης, προσφέρθηκαν στους συμμετέχοντες εδέσματα και προϊόντα που έχουν παραχθεί από ωφελούμενους του οργανισμού, τα οποία κέρδισαν τις εντυπώσεις για την ποιότητα τους και τις καλαίσθητες, υψηλών προδιαγραφών συσκευασίες.

Στο πλαίσιο της εκδήλωσης ο γενικός Πρόξενος κος. Κωνσταντίνος Κωνσταντίνου δήλωσε: «είχαμε την ευκαιρία σήμερα να παρουσιάσουμε εδώ στο γενικό προξενείο της Ελλάδας στη Νέα Υόρκη, μια σπουδαία μη κυβερνητική οργάνωση, την Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά, η οποία καταβάλει μια πολύ αξιέπαινη προσπάθεια στην Ελλάδα, βοηθώντας χιλιάδες νέους όσον αφορά την επιχειρηματικότητα της υπαίθρου και του αγροτικού τομέα».

Η κα. Έφη Λαζαρίδου μεταξύ άλλων δήλωσε: «… σήμερα είμαστε εδώ να γιορτάσουμε το έργο μας τα τελευταία, σχεδόν έξι χρόνια στην Ελλάδα, με περισσότερους από 30.000 ωφελούμενους και ένα συνολικό αποτύπωμα στην ελληνική οικονομία ύψους 35,7 εκατομμύρια ευρώ. Θέλουμε λοιπόν να γιορτάσουμε αυτές τις εξελίξεις με την ελληνοαμερικανική κοινότητα της Νέας Υόρκης και να χτίσουμε γέφυρες προς όφελος της ελληνικής αγροδιατροφής…».

Η κα. Ρούλα Συκλά, Senior Program Officer του Ιδρύματος Σταύρος Νιάρχος (ΙΣΝ), ανέφερε με αφορμή την εκδήλωση: «Αισθανόμαστε υπερήφανοι που υποστηρίξαμε αυτήν την προσπάθεια από το ξεκίνημά της -από την περίοδο που φυτεύτηκε ο σπόρος πριν από πολλά χρόνια- παρακολουθώντας την ιδέα να εξελίσσεται προοδευτικά σε πράξη, και συγκεκριμένα σε αυτό που έχει φτάσει να αποτελεί σήμερα: ένα πλήρως, ανεπτυγμένο ολοκληρωμένο πρόγραμμα. Είναι μεγάλη η χαρά μας που αρχίζουμε να βλέπουμε πραγματικό οικονομικό και, ίσως ακόμη σημαντικότερα, κοινωνικό αντίκτυπο. Με τη βοήθεια της διατλαντικής ανταλλαγής γνώσης, η πρωτοβουλία έχει πυροδοτήσει τη δημιουργική ενέργεια των νέων επιχειρηματιών, συμβάλλοντας παράλληλα στην αναχαίτιση του κύματος εκροής νέων ανθρώπων και θέσεων εργασίας από τις αγροτικές περιοχές και στη βελτίωση της αντίληψης σχετικά με τη γεωργία και ποιους πραγματικά αφορά».

Η εκδήλωση προβλήθηκε στα ομογενειακά μέσα καθώς αναδείχθηκαν μέσω του έργου του οργανισμού Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά, οι προοπτικές που υπάρχουν για την ελληνική αγροδιατροφή προκειμένου αυτή να αποτελέσει σημαντικό πυλώνα ανάπτυξης για την οικονομία της χώρας. Ταυτόχρονα, αποτελεί και ένα επιτυχημένο παράδειγμα επιτυχημένης διμερούς διακρατικής συνεργασίας με την μεταφορά τεχνογνωσίας από το Rutgers University.

Αναμφίβολα, η επιτυχία της εκδήλωσης αποτελεί ένα σημαντικό ορόσημο για την Νέα Γεωργία Νέα Γενιά καθώς μετά από 6 χρόνια σχεδόν σταθερής στήριξης τους αγροδιατροφικού κλάδου της χώρας, είναι φανερό ότι μπορεί να προχωρήσει σε βήματα μεγαλύτερης εξωστρέφειας και σύνδεσης της ελληνικής περιφέρειας με τον απόδημο ελληνισμό.

Δείτε ΕΔΩ το video κάλυψης της εκδήλωσης από το New Greek TV.

Sustainable small-scale aquaculture in the Eastern Mediterranean – The inaugural event of the training and skills development program concluded with great success

Posted on 17 June 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

An event with international interest in the field of aquaculture was held on Tuesday, June 11th, at the Museum of Cycladic Art, organized by the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and the organization New Agriculture New Generation, with the support of the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO) and the Panhellenic Association of Ichthyologists (PASTI).

The event marked the beginning of the training and business development program “Promoting small-scale aquaculture sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean,” which will involve 5 small-scale aquaculture units from the Mediterranean, selected after an open competition by the GFCM in their countries.

Greetings were delivered by Ms. Maria Damanaki, former Commissioner for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the European Union, Mr. Houssam Hamza, Aquaculture Officer of the GFCM, and Ms. Effie Lazaridou, CEO of the organization New Agriculture New Generation.

Ms. Damanaki emphasized the importance of aquaculture for the future of food security and praised the significance of this initiative and its implementation in Greece. Mr. Hamza noted, “Small-scale aquaculture is an integral part of Mediterranean heritage and significantly contributes to the Mediterranean diet. Supporting and modernizing tools to ensure the well-being of aquaculturists, aquatic food products, and the environment is of vital importance.” Ms. Lazaridou presented the general philosophy of the “Promoting small-scale aquaculture sustainability in Southeast Mediterranean” program and its importance, stating among other things, “We are proud that Greece is a leader in the field of aquaculture. The food produced from aquaculture can provide a sustainable and nutritious source with a lower carbon footprint compared to other animal production activities and support food security in the Mediterranean. In this context, it is an honor for our organization to collaborate with the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean, which entrusted us with such an important initiative. As an organization, we had the opportunity to adapt our exclusive business acceleration methodologies to serve a promising sector that can become a sustainable solution for feeding humanity. We are convinced that this effort will mark the beginning of further initiatives for a sustainable food value chain from aquatic ecosystems.”

Three particularly interesting thematic discussions on the aquaculture sector followed.

The first panel, titled “Trends in the aquaculture industry at the international and regional level,” featured participants Leonidas Papacharisis, Scientific Advisor of the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO), Vlasis Tsesos, CEO of Agritrack, and Ioannis Tsovenis, Founder of MicroPhykos, moderated by Mr. Alexandros Nousias, Country Director of Envolve Entrepreneurship. The discussion focused on new trends already shaping the industry, such as the use of new IoT technologies, the choice to utilize new species, such as algae, and the importance of producing and utilizing data generated from the entire value chain of the industry, also highlighting the contribution of technology to its sustainability.

The second panel, titled “Linking research and industry advancements to the market,” featured Associate Professor Mr. Manolis Malandrakis from the Agricultural University of Athens and Mr. Panos Kalogiourgas, Strategy Manager of Deloitte, moderated by Mr. Antonis Papadopoulos, Director of Business Development at New Agriculture New Generation. The discussion focused on how academic research can contribute to the industry’s development with new production methods, the introduction of new species, and the creation of efficient healthy foods while being directly connected to market needs and supporting the development of new innovative solutions for aquaculture.

The third and final panel, titled “Highlighting the role of Producer Organizations, Associations, and Chambers of Commerce in the industry’s progress and competitiveness,” featured Ms. Ismini Bogdanou, Marketing and Communication Director of the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO), and Dr. Michalis Chatzievstathiou, Member of the Board of the Panhellenic Association of Ichthyologists (PASTI), moderated by Mr. George Paximadis, aquaculture expert of the GFCM. Through a very interesting dialogue, the role of synergies in the sector was highlighted, the need for the public and private sectors to connect and interact, and the importance of continuous information for all productive parts of the industry to be competitive and sustainable.

The event concluded with the awarding of executives from 5 small-scale aquaculture units selected to participate in the training and skills development program. The units come from the following countries: Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia, and the awarded executives will participate in a business acceleration program, which will include: a) An intensive ten-day training workshop in Greece from 12/6 to 21/6. The training workshops, taught by an international educational team, cover topics such as business development, innovation, sustainability, technological trends, safety, and sales. b) Visits to model aquaculture units in our country, as well as research laboratories, to be informed about Greek expertise in the sector. c) 100 hours of personalized consulting from specialized advisors to improve their businesses.

The holding of this event for the aquaculture sector in Athens and the choice of Greece as the implementation site of the international program highlights the significant role our country holds in the sector and the prospects that are forming for it to become a point of international interest.”

Open Olive Cultivation Academy: New Initiative to Support Olive Cultivation in Northern Kynouria

Posted on 17 June 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

The organization New Agriculture New Generation announces the launch of the “Open Olive Cultivation Academy.” This new educational initiative is designed in collaboration with the Municipality of Northern Kynouria and the Chamber of Arcadia, aiming to support and develop the primary sector of the region. It is implemented by the New Agriculture New Generation organization through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).

Olive oil production in Northern Kynouria is one of the most significant agricultural activities, with production exceeding 3,000 tons annually. Despite this success, Greece has one of the lowest percentages of trained farmers in the European Union, making the improvement of knowledge transfer systems imperative.

Program Objective: The “Open Olive Cultivation Academy” aims to strengthen the olive cultivation sector in the Municipality of Northern Kynouria through knowledge transfer. Comprehensive and intensive training seminars will provide participants with basic knowledge and practical skills in all phases of olive cultivation, production, and marketing.

The seminars will cover the following modules:

Preparation and installation of an olive grove
Olive tree physiology
Cultivation practices
Plant protection & climate change
Quality
Processing and marketing

The seminar instructors will include expert scientists from the New Agriculture New Generation organization, external collaborators, market executives, academics, and university professors.

Target Audience: The initiative is addressed to olive growers in the Municipality of Northern Kynouria, whether they are full-time or part-time farmers. Additionally, professionals from the entire olive oil value chain, such as olive mill owners, processors, and traders, can participate.

Priority will be given to young professional producers under the age of 45, followed by other professional producers of any age, based on the evaluation of the applications.

Action Area: Municipality of Northern Kynouria.

Action Duration: The initiative will start on June 28 and will be completed in early October, with a total duration of 52 training hours covering six (6) two-day sessions.

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Promoting Sustainable Small Scale Aquaculture in the Mediterranean

Posted on 5 June 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

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In collaboration with the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the organization New Agriculture New Generation, the important event “Promoting Sustainable Small Scale Aquaculture in the Mediterranean” will take place in the Museum of Cycladic Art, on Tuesday, 11 June 2024 at 17:00, focusing on the sustainability of the small-scale aquaculture sector with international interest.

The event will announce the launch of the business development program: Promoting the sustainability of small-scale aquaculture in the southeastern Mediterranean, which will support 5 small-scale aquaculture units, which were selected after an open call in their country to participate in the program.

The selected aquaculture units come from the following countries: Egypt, Algeria, Lebanon, Morocco, and Tunisia and from 12/6 to 21/6 their representatives will attend training workshops that will cover topics such as business development, innovation, sustainability, technological trends, safety, and sales. In addition, they will visit model aquaculture and aquaponics units, as well as research laboratories, to learn about Greek expertise in the sector.

At the event on Tuesday, June 11th, the 5 selected units will be announced and awarded, followed by three roundtable discussions on the future of small-scale aquaculture, with industry executives, scientists and researchers, and entrepreneurs. The event is supported by the Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (ΕΛΟΠΥ) and the Panhellenic Association of Fish Technologists (ΠΑΣΤΙ).

Agenda

16.30-17.00: Arrival of participants

17.00-17.25: Opening remarks and presentation of the program:

-Houssam Hamza, Aquaculture Officer, General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

-Effie Lazaridou, Chief Executive Officer, New Agriculture New Generation

-Dr. Georgia Chondroleou, Greek National Convenor for FAO,Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Rural Development and Food

17.25-19.15: Panel Discussions:

Panel 1: Trends in the aquaculture industry at the international and regional level

-Leonidas Papaharisis, Scientific Consultant, Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO)

-Vlassis Tsezos, CEO, Agritrack

-Ioannis Tzovenis, Founder, MicroPhykos

Moderator: Alexandros Nousias, Country Director, Envolve Entrepreneurship

Panel 2: Linking research and industry advancements to the market

-Emmanouil Malandrakis, Assistant Professor, Department of Animal Science, Agricultural University of Athens

-Panos Kalogiorgas, Strategy Manager, Deloitte

Moderator: Antonis Papadopoulos, Entrepreneurship Development Director, New Agriculture New Generation

Panel 3: Highlighting the role of Producer Organizations, Associations and Chambers of Commerce in the industry’s progress and competitiveness

-Dr. Georgia Chondroleou, Greek National Convenor for FAO, Advisor to the Minister, Ministry of Rural Development and Food

–Ismini Bogdanou, Director of Communications & Public Relations, Hellenic Aquaculture Producers Organization (HAPO)

-Dr. Michael Chatziefstathiou, Member of BoD, Pan-Hellenic Society of Technologists Ichthyologist

Moderator: Georgios Paximadis, Specialist on Aquaculture, General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)

19.15-19.45: Winners Presentation

19:45-20.00: Closing Remarks

Light Reception to follow

Note: The event will be held in English.

The choice of Greece as the country where the awards for this specific program will take place, as well as the practical and developmental training, highlights the leading position of our country in the aquaculture and aquaculture sector, as well as its prospects for becoming an international reference point.

If you would like to attend the event, please fill out the form below, as seats will be limited.

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The 8th and final experiential three-day event of the Agrifood Leadership Program in Loutraki and Nemea was successfully completed

Posted on 29 May 20241 August 2024 by superadmin

With highly engaging training sessions and a dense schedule of visits, the eighth three-day event of the Agrifood Leadership program, the first specialized Leadership program in Agrifood implemented by the organization New Agriculture New Generation in Greece, was concluded.

The educational three-day event, which is also the last of the program for this year, took place in Athens, Loutraki, and Nemea from May 24th to 26th, sponsored by NuAqua. The goal of the Agrifood Leadership program is to give participants the opportunity to become members of a community of leaders, network with esteemed professionals in the Agrifood sector, and discuss new trends in production, processing, and supply chain management.

The main instructor of the three-day event was Mr. Stathis Klonaris, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Agricultural Economics & Development at the Agricultural University of Athens, whose lectures focused on the Common Agricultural Policy and the Greek strategic plan. All aspects of the common agricultural policy and the opportunities it offers to those engaged in the Agrifood sector were thoroughly analyzed. Noteworthy was the lecture on the importance of certifications in agricultural production given by Mr. Vasilis Kitsos, Technical Director from COSMOCERT, which participates as a program and certification sponsor by providing 10 free certifications for organic products to the participating producers of Agrifood Leadership.

Participants of the program had a dense schedule of visits and presentations during the three days. Specifically, on Friday, a visit was made to Piraeus Bank, where the Agrifood Leadership team discussed with the leadership of agricultural banking, while the same day included a visit to the Ministry of Rural Development and Food, particularly to the Services responsible for the implementation of the Rural Development Program and the Strategic Plan.

An excellent impression was made by the visit to the bottling plant of the natural mineral water eonio Loutraki by NuAqua, where the program participants had the opportunity to witness firsthand a success story of Greek processing.

The training sessions on Saturday and Sunday were held at Lafazanis Winery in Nemea, which were combined with visits to the winery’s vineyards and production facilities.

NuAqua was the sponsor of the three-day event, and we thank them for their contribution to the realization of the event and for the tour of the bottling plant facilities.

The Agrifood Leadership by the organization New Agriculture New Generation is the first specialized Leadership program in Agrifood in Greece. It lasts 90 hours and includes 8 experiential three-day events with training sessions, systematic networking actions, field visits to decision-making centers of the Agrifood sector, leadership role-playing activities, as well as 2 online training sessions. The program modules include, among others, basic concepts such as Leadership, Analytical Skills, Marketing Principles, Governance, Agricultural Economy and Policy, etc. The goal of the program is to empower the future Leaders of the Agrifood Sector to prioritize sustainability, technology, participation, market orientation, collaboration, adaptability, and resilience.

The Agrifood Leadership program is implemented by the organization New Agriculture New Generation through the founding donation of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The Technical and Strategic Advisor is Rutgers University of the USA.

Sponsors of the Experiential Three-Day Events include COMPO EXPERT, KOUIMTZIS Group, Batsolakis Meat School, the Chios Mastiha Growers Association, the Consortium of Cooperatives of Producer Groups of Imathia, the Union of Messinia, and NuAqua. The International Visit Sponsor is DayGroup. The Program Sponsor is BAYER. The Program and Certification Sponsor is COSMOCERT. The Air Transport Sponsor is SKY express. The program is under the auspices of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.

Author: superadmin