Navarre, Foral Community of
Navarra has a very diversified agricultural and livestock sector. In the Ribera area, irrigated horticultural crops are prominent, mainly associated with agroindustry, while the central area stands out for its more cereal-based character and the northern area for its mainly livestock-based orientation. In this sense, the agri-food industry is a fundamental pillar of the industrial subsector due to the jobs it generates and gross added value.
In the Navarre AKIS system, a variety of public and private agents interact with each other:
The image shows the groups of public and private agents of a regional AKIS and the link with consumers and the media:
- Research and training.
- Producer organizations and companies.
- Farmers, ranchers and agribusiness.
- Mixed public sector.
- Private sector.
AKIS agents and interactions
Agents dedicated to knowledge generation
- 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 Autonomous 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. Area of the Government of Navarre that administers the powers in matters of strategic projects of the S4.
- Department of University, Innovation and Digital Transformation . Area of the Government of Navarra that administers powers in the field of agri-food research.
- Navarre Institute of Agrifood Technologies and Infrastructures, SA, ( INTIA ): The Institute's mission is to transfer and innovate in the agrifood sector to help improve both its viability and sustainability, maintain a living rural environment while respecting the environment and offering society quality food.
- Navarre Agricultural Council : A space for government dialogue with other agents in the sector. It is 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 Agro-Food Cooperatives of Navarra ( UCAN ), Association of Agro-Food Industries of Navarra, 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.
- Associations of the agri-food industry-distribution: Association of Wineries of Navarra; Association of Entrepreneurs of Organic Agriculture of Navarra; Ciudad Agroalimentaria de Tudela, SLU; ALINAR; Association of Manufacturers of Compound Feed of Navarra; Union of Manufacturers of Canned Foods, SA (UNFASA); Association of the Industry of Navarra (AIN).
- Professional Colleges: Veterinarians , Agronomists , Agricultural Technicians .
- Navarra 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 .
- Navarra Development Society ( SODENA ): Financial support instrument of the Government of Navarra for the acquisition and development of value-added business projects for the Autonomous Community, also collaborating in its Smart Specialization Strategy.
- European Centre for Business and Innovation of Navarra SL ( CEIN ): CEIN/AGROFOOD; has specialized services for the promotion, acceleration and scaling of innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives in the agri-food sector.
- Agri-Food City of Tudela ( CAT ): Its objectives include promoting the creation of new agri-food companies and the generation of 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 Navarra.
- ADItech : Private non-profit foundation whose main function is the coordination of the Navarre R&D&i System, SINAI , and the revitalization of 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 Foral 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 Navarra.
The Smart Specialisation Strategy of Navarra 2021-2027, S4, recognises 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 industrialisation 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 face challenges.
- Promote the inclusion of gender perspective.
- Regional plan for scientific and technological vocations.
- Promote Public Procurement of Innovation in the Administration as a dynamic tool.
CAP 2023-2027
In the area of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), Navarra 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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