Networking Event: "AKIS in Action: Raising awareness about the role of farmers in the agri-food supply chain"
Description
On January 29, the networking event " AKIS in action: Raising Awareness of Farmers' Role in the Agri- Food Supply Chain " will take place online via Zoom .
Organised by modernAKIS , the European initiative seeking to boost the modernisation of agriculture through more efficient and effective Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS), this event is part of its series of networking events "AKIS in Action" which seeks to interconnect Agricultural Knowledge and Innovation Systems (AKIS) actors across Europe.
The prominent role of farmers in the agri-food value chain
Farmers play a crucial role in the sustainability and resilience of the agri-food supply chain, although their contributions are often underestimated. The aim of the event is to highlight the importance of farmers in this sphere.
Initiatives designed to strengthen connections between farmers and other supply chain actors will be presented, fostering collaboration and innovation. The event will serve as a platform to share valuable knowledge, exchange best practices and discuss practical solutions to improve farmers’ participation and visibility in the food supply chain.
Target audience
- Advisory Services Managers
- AKIS Coordinating Bodies
- CAP Networks
- Public authorities
- Researchers
Program
10:00 – 10:10
Introduction to the modernAKIS project
Elena-Teodora Miron, Austrian Chamber of Agriculture, Austria
10:10 – 10:30
Teagasc ConnectEd – a knowledge network for rural professionals in Ireland
Mark Gibson, Teagasc, Ireland
10:30 – 10:50 Ja zu Nah: transparent, regional, sustainable – redefining food distribution in Austria
Julia Gappmaier, Ja zu Nah GmbH JZN, Austria
10:50 – 11:10 Experience of the Slovenian Ombudsman on Food Supply Chain
Martin Gosenca, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Slovenia
11:10 – 11:30
Q&A, Wrap-up and outlook to next events
For any questions, please contact modernakis@lfi-oe.at
