“Agricultural advice as the cornerstone of AKIS in Spain and Europe” at La Vega Innova
Description
From the AKIS Advisors Platform, we invite you to participate in the conference “Advice as the core of AKIS in Spain and Europe” , which we are organizing together with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food , and which will be held at the La Vega Innova venue.
The meeting will feature the institutional participation of Begoña García Bernal , and will bring together national and international experts to analyze the strategic role of agricultural advice within the AKIS system, both in Spain and in the European context.
A program focused on the present and future of agricultural consulting
The day will begin with the institutional opening, followed by a presentation on the role of advice in the future CAP (2028–2034) by the European Commission.
Throughout the morning we will cover:
- The current state of consulting in Spain , including diagnosis, strengths and challenges of the system, with the participation of experts such as Inge Van Oost and Isabel Bombal .
- International reference models , such as the TEAGASC system in Ireland or the private model in the Netherlands, will provide insights into integration, professionalization and the market.
- The network advice , with parallel sessions focused on topics such as sustainable nutrition, innovation, plant health, advice for young people or organic production, as well as the connection with European projects of Horizon Europe.
The day will continue with a panel discussion on the training of agricultural advisors , where key aspects such as skills, certification, specialization and quality of service will be analyzed, in a context of growing demand for professionalization.
Networking and connection between AKIS actors
The event will conclude with a networking space that will facilitate the exchange of knowledge between advisors, researchers and representatives of the sector, reinforcing the role of advice in agriculture as a key figure in the transfer of innovation.
Registrations open
Participation is free, but prior registration is mandatory until capacity is reached . Applications must be confirmed by the organizers.
To facilitate access to the event, a bus service will be available for attendees from Atocha.
Register now and be part of this key meeting for the future of agricultural consulting within the framework of AKIS!