Navarra, Foral Community of
Navarre has a highly diversified agricultural and livestock sector. Irrigated horticultural crops, mainly associated with agroindustry, predominate in the riverbank area, while the central region is predominantly cereal-based, and the northern region is primarily livestock-based. In this regard, the agri-food industry is a fundamental pillar of the industrial subsector, generating jobs and gross added value.
In the Navarrese AKIS system, a variety of public and private agents interact with each other:
The image shows the groups of public and private stakeholders in a regional AKIS and the link with consumers and the media:
- Research and training.
- Producer and business organizations.
- Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness.
- Public-mixed sector.
- Private sector.
AKIS agents and interactions
Agents dedicated to the generation of knowledge
- Public University of Navarra .
- University of Navarra .
- Institute of Agrobiotechnology : Scientific activity is focused on the strategic economic areas of the food chain, renewable energy and resources, and health.
- National Center for Food Technology and Safety : Its lines of work are food quality and safety, technology, microbiology, and conservation.
Public sector agents
- Department of Rural Development and Environment of the Government of the Foral Community of Navarre : Area of the Navarrese government that administers powers in the areas of agriculture, livestock and agri-food.
- Department of Industry and Ecological and Digital Business Transition. Department of the Government of Navarre that administers the powers regarding strategic projects of the S4.
- Department of University, Innovation, and Digital Transformation . Department of the Government of Navarre that administers responsibilities for agri-food research.
- Navarre Institute of Agri-Food Technologies and Infrastructures, SA, ( INTIA ): The Institute's mission is to transfer and innovate in the agri-food sector to help improve both its viability and sustainability, maintain a vibrant rural environment that respects the environment and offers quality food to society.
- Navarre Agricultural Council : A forum for government dialogue with other stakeholders in the sector. It forms part of the Council, unions, and the Agricultural Chamber of Navarre .
Agents dedicated to training
Agents of the agri-food sector
- Professional Agricultural Organizations (OPAs): EHNE (COAG), UAGN (ASAJA), Union of Agri-Food Cooperatives of Navarre ( UCAN ), Association of Agri-Food Industries of Navarre, La Rioja and Aragon ( ALINAR ); COOVA ; LACTURALE .
- Livestock integrators: AN SCOOP , UVESA Group , Los Alecos, Obanos Group and Belascoain.
- Providers of products and services and commercial companies.
- Agri-food industry-distribution associations: Navarre Winery Association; Navarre Association of Organic Agriculture Entrepreneurs; Tudela Agri-Food City, SLU; ALINAR; Navarre Association of Compound Feed Manufacturers; Union of Canned Food Manufacturers, SA (UNFASA); Navarre Industry Association (AIN).
- Professional Colleges: Veterinarians , Agronomists , Agricultural Technicians .
- Navarre Food Cluster ( NAGRIFOOD ): The strategic objectives are to promote cooperation between companies, research and training centres and institutions in the agri-food sector, and to encourage the design and launch of collaborative projects and contribute to the promotion of research, development and innovation in the Navarrese agri-food sector.
Other agents
- Local Action Groups (LAG):Cederna-Garalur Association , EDER Consortium , Teder Association and Zona Media Consortium .
- Navarre Development Society ( SODENA ): Financial support instrument of the Government of Navarre for the attraction and development of business projects with added value for the Autonomous Community, also collaborating in its Smart Specialization Strategy.
- European Business and Innovation Centre of Navarra SL ( CEIN ): CEIN/AGROFOOD; offers specialized services for promoting, accelerating, and scaling innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the agri-food sector.
- Tudela Agri-Food City ( CAT ): Its objectives include promoting the creation of new agri-food companies and generating qualified employment, and facilitating the interconnection of the processes of the different agents in the agri-food value chain.
- Regulatory Councils and quality brands of Navarre.
- ADItech : A private, non-profit foundation whose main function is to coordinate the Navarrese R&D&I System (SINAI) and to promote the relationship between science, technology and business in Navarre.
Instruments and tools for the dynamization of the AKIS
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PLAN
As established in Regional Law 15/2018, of June 27, on Science and Technology (Law), the Science, Technology and Innovation Plan 2021-2025 is the fundamental instrument for planning and coordinating R&D&I policies in Navarre.
Navarra's Smart Specialization Strategy 2021-2027, S4, recognizes Healthy and Sustainable Food as a thematic priority and, linked to this, identifies a large number of lines of work such as the Promotion of organic production and its industrialization in agri-food companies, the Development of healthy, functional foods, the development and implementation of new technologies to guarantee food safety and traceability, among others.
The Law establishes the following objectives to be met by the Science, Technology and Innovation Plan 2021-2025 :
- Develop the Regional Law on Science and Technology.
- Increase the excellence of SINAI agents.
- Anticipate and guide the technological future of SINAI companies and agents to address challenges.
- Promote the inclusion of a gender perspective.
- Regional plan for scientific and technological vocations.
- Promote Public Procurement of Innovation in the Administration as a dynamic tool.
CAP 2023-2027
Within the scope of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Navarre allocates the following budget and actions to the two interventions most directly linked to AKIS:
- 7162 (Cooperation other than EIP operational groups): €5.1 million.
- 7202 (Consulting): €9 million.
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