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Certification of Agricultural Advisers
Basic information
Institutional Body
MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD
Organizational unit of an institutional body
HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA
Description
The procedure concerns the certification of persons (Agricultural Advisors) or legal entities (Agricultural Advisory Providers) for the provision of specialised consulting services to farmers. It is addressed to citizens, businesses and legal entities.
At a glance
| Points of Service | Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development and Applications Directorate, HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA |
| Digital provision points | Provision of Agricultural Advisers System |
| Number of Documents | 0 |
| Cost | ~ 20€ |
| Process Diagram |
Conditions
Business formation (individual, corporate)
*For company establishment see the link below
The applicant shall have username και password in order to have access to the platform:
http://agroadvisors.elgo.gr/
The applicant must be a Greek citizen or a citizen of an EU member state (of the EEA or other affiliated countries or in agreement with the EU, in order to be able to provide services across the territory of the EU)
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The applicant must hold a degree in Agronomy, Veterinarian, Forester, Environmentalist, Geologist, Environmental Engineer, Economist, Oe-nologist, Agricultural Technology, Forestry Technologist and Natural Environment Management from the Greek educational institutions (both Higher and Technological Educational Institutions - A.E.I/T.E.I.), or they must hold recognized equivalent diplomas from foreign schools.
Especially for Economists, a certification of knowledge of the agricultural sector is required.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The applicant must hold a "Certificate of successful attendance" of the required introductory training program ran by ELGO-DIMITRA.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The applicant must have a valid professional license from the relevant Chamber, if it is a requirement for his/her professional specialty.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The applicant must not trade in agricultural and veterinary supplies and agricultural products, and must not work in such companies.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
Additional prerequisites apply for employees in the Civil Service or in the broader public sector, the local government and its bodies, for permanent civil servants or for those employed in contracts of Private Law for an indefinite period of time, as well as for members of the Teaching Scientific Staff of Higher and Technological Educational Institutions (A.E.I.-ΤΕ.Ι.): they must provide advice within the scope of their duties and responsibilities of the service or body they work for, and are related to the rural field.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
In the legal entity there must be a participation or full employment of at least three (3) certified as natural persons (Agricultural Advisers), of which at least two (2) must be Agronomists (at Higher Education level).
Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.
The legal entity, its executives and shareholders must not:
(a) practice trade in agricultural and veterinary supplies and agricultural products
b) be shareholders in a company which trades in agricultural and veterinary supplies and agricultural
products
c) work in a company which trades in agricultural and veterinary supplies and agricultural products
Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.
A certified natural person (Agricultural Advisor) who participates or works for an Agricultural Advisory Provider cannot participate or work simultaneously for another Agricultural Advisory Provider.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.
The applicant must have not been be convicted of an offense related to his / her professional activity nor must have been convicted of an economic offense.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The applicant must have no relation at all to the control of the natural persons (Agricultural Advisors – Γεωργικοί Σύμβουλοι ‘ΓΣ’) nor of the legal persons (Agricultural Advisory Providers – Φορείς Παροχής Γεωργικών Συμβουλών ‘ΦΠΓΣ’)
Prerequisite is valid only in case a natural person applies.
The legal person must be a legal entity in accordance with current national legislation.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.
In order to ensure the knowledge of the specific area, as well as the economy of the consulting services, and the regional development and decentralization, then there must be a main or secondary facility in the specific region where the company provides its services.
Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.
Fees / Imposts
- During submission of application it is also submitted the proof of fee payment.Payment typeBank cashierCheckout of a competent authorityDigital (debit / credit card)Digital (web banking)Tax Office cashierTypeAdministrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)
What you will need
Identification and signature verification means
Other
- Application-Solemn Declaration with which is requested certification as Agricultural Advisors or Agricultural Advisory Providers.Related linkFiled bySubmitted by the applicant (digital)NoteIn case the application concerns natural persons, in the application are listed the subject areas for which the certification is requested.Applicant statusLegal entities, Persons
Useful links
Legislation
- DescriptionThe Ministerial Decision prescribes the Agricultural Advisory System for agricultural holdings and specifically: - Article 5 (Competent authorities for the certification) - Article 6 (Prerequisites for the certification) - Article 7 (Training of Agricultural Advisors) - Article 8 (Procedure for the certification) - Article 9 (Registry) Amended by MD 1583/335048 (GG Β΄5538/2020), article 8 – amendment article 8 of MD 163/13692/2018 (Certification Procedure)Legal references
- DescriptionRegulation (ΕU) 1306/2013 from the Eurοpean Parliament and the Council (Common Agricultural Policy)Legal references
- DescriptionFacilitation and incorporation of administrative processes under the responsibility of Ministry of Rural Development and Food in the system of information and completion of procedures via Points of Single ContactLegal references
- DescriptionAmending JMD. 155515/6−5−2011 (GG1245 Β΄)Legal references
About
Process code
646609
NACE code
1.6
Description of NACE code
Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities
Legal means of protection or appeal
Other Administrative redress
It is always issued a decision regarding the certification or not of the interested party (natural or legal person). Administrative redress, against the decisions of the Board of Directors of ELGO - DIMITRA, within 10 days from the date of notification of the relevant decision to the candidate/applicant. The redress concern: a) the evaluation of the application of the interested natural person and legal person, b) the certification c) the imposition of sanctions on a certified natural or legal person. The Board of Directors of ELGO - DIMITRA sets up Committees to examine the appeals and makes a decision which clearly states the reasons. The decision of the Board of Directors is notified to the applicant and to the Directorate of Agricultural Policy, Documentation and International Relations of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food.
Other Information
Languages supported
EnglishGreek
Ways of provision
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