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At a glance

Points of service

Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development and Applications Directorate, HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

9 to 10

Fees

20 €

Estimated Time

1 year

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.

Basic information

Competent body

MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

,

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Development and Applications Directorate

Provided to

Businesses, Scientists, Legal Entities, Geotechnical scientists

Last update

03/12/2024

Application

Application Type

Application

Submission by:

Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by:

Legal entities, Persons

Title

Application-Solemn Declaration with which is requested certification as Agricultural Advisors or Agricultural Advisory Providers.

Relevant link

http://agroadvisors.elgo.gr/

Notes:

In case the application concerns natural persons, in the application are listed the subject areas for which the certification is requested.

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Identification with brand name and VAT number for entering the information system

Print

Requirements

Fees

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.

NACE

1.6 Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities

Output & Results

Output

Digital document production, Document Production, Registry update

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Certification of Agricultural Consultants

Languages supported

Greek, English

Ways of provision

Establishment

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Attestations

Trigger

Applied for

Trigger (submission method)

Application (digital), Public service / public body document

Life events

Arable farming

Type

Outgoing

N1

   85324
   
   No
   8208000
   8121600
   
   
   
   Identification with brand name and VAT number for entering the information system
   Other
   202141, 707298
   47788
   
   1.6
   
   7135, 8210
   
   EU-GO, SDG"SDG" is not in the list (EU-GO, EU-GO (support)) of allowed values for the "Process source" property.
   Digital supporting Document, Supporting document

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1 Company law Business formation (individual, corporate)

For company establishment see the link below

Link https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/epikheirematike-drasterioteta/enarxe-kai-luse-epikheireses/sustase-epikheireses

No No

2 Possession of passwords to enter software The applicant shall have username και password in order to have access to the platform: http://agroadvisors.elgo.gr/

No No

3 Citizenship 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.

No No

4 Educational 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.

No No

5 Labour 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.

No No

6 Educational 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.

No No

7 Conditions for non-commission of criminal offenses 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.

No No

8 Administrative 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.

No No

9 Labour 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.

No No

10 Labour 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.

No No

11 Other The legal person must be a legal entity in accordance with current national legislation. Prerequisite is valid only in case a legal person applies.

No No

12 Labour 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.

No No

13 Labour 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.

No No

14 Labour 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.

No No

15 Other 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.

No No

1 During submission of application it is also submitted the proof of fee payment. 20 €

Cost Calculation One-off

Method of Payment Bank cashier, Checkout of a competent authority, Digital (debit / credit card), Digital (web banking), Tax Office cashier

Type of Cost Administrative Fee (not provided by e-paravolo webpage)

No

1 Copy of police ID or passport Identification document

Copy of police ID or passport

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2244

2 Copies of diplomas Proof of Study

Copies of diplomas

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: In case the diploma has been obtained from abroad, it must be accompanied by an official translation into Greek. For Economists specifically, it is required a supplementary diploma (postgraduate degree or doctoral) that certifies knowledge in agricultural field, or alternately knowledge can be proven by relevant experience of at least two (2) years.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 2825

3 Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance Proof of Insurance

Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For Economists specifically, it is required experience of at least two (2) years that proves knowledge in agricultural field, in case such is not occurred by relevant degree. - For public and private sector employees: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance - The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the duration and type of experience, as well as the details of the employer. The public sector employees can alternatively, instead of the insurance companys certificate/attestation, provide a certificate from the relevant public sector body, which indicates the type and duration of the experience. For the self-employed: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance - The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the object of employment (studies, projects, etc.) that is relevant to the agricul-tural sector - At least one relevant contract or a note for services rendered, that indicatively covers the duration and type of his/her experience The working experience time is calculated after obtaining the basic degree. For experience gained abroad, the supporting documents must be accompanied by an official translation into Greek.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7210

4 Application – Solemn Declaration that states exactly the duration and type of experience, as well as the details of the employer (for employees) or that states exactly the object of employment (studies, projects, etc.) that is relevant to the agricultural sector (for the self-employed). Proof of Previous Service

Application – Solemn Declaration that states exactly the duration and type of experience, as well as the details of the employer (for employees) or that states exactly the object of employment (studies, projects, etc.) that is relevant to the agricultural sector (for the self-employed).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For Economists specifically, it is required experience of at least two (2) years that proves knowledge in agricultural field, in case such is not occurred by relevant degree. For public and private sector employees: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance - The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the duration and type of experience, as well as the details of the employer. The public sector employees can alternatively, instead of the insurance companys certificate/attestation, provide a certificate from the relevant public sector body, which indicates the type and duration of the experience. For the self-employed: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance - The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the object of employment (studies, projects, etc.) that is relevant to the agricutural sector - At least one relevant contract or a note for services rendered, that indicatively covers the duration and type of his/her experience The working experience time is calculated after obtaining the basic degree. For experience gained abroad, the supporting documents must be accompanied by an official translation into Greek.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 3

Yes 4441

5 Submitted only by the self-employed: At least one relevant contract or a note for services rendered, that indicatively covers the duration and type of his/her experience. Proof of Previous Service

Submitted only by the self-employed: At least one relevant contract or a note for services rendered, that indicatively covers the duration and type of his/her experience.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: For Economists specifically, it is required experience of at least two (2) years that proves knowledge in agricultural field, in case such is not occurred by relevant degree. For public and private sector employees: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance - The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the duration and type of experience, as well as the details of the employer. The public sector employees can alternatively, instead of the insurance companys certificate/attestation, provide a certificate from the relevant public sector body, which indicates the type and duration of the experience. For the self-employed: - Certificate/attestation from the relevant insurance company, which indicates the duration of the insurance -The application – Solemn Declaration must state exactly the object of employment (studies, projects, etc.) that is relevant to the agricutural sector - At least one relevant contract or a note for services rendered, that indicatively covers the duration and type of his/her experience The working experience time is calculated after obtaining the basic degree. For experience gained abroad, the supporting documents must be accompanied by an official translation into Greek.

Document submitted under requirements: No

Alternative document of: 3

Yes 4441

6 Copy of valid license to practice the respective profession, from the relevant Chamber. Work Permit

Copy of valid license to practice the respective profession, from the relevant Chamber.

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Notes: Submitted only if required.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9197

7 Certificate of Successful Attendance Certificate

Certificate of Successful Attendance

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 9703

8 Solemn -Declaration Solemn Declaration

Solemn -Declaration

Relevant link: https://www.gov.gr/en/ipiresies/polites-kai-kathemerinoteta/psephiaka-eggrapha-gov-gr/ekdose-upeuthunes-deloses

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Persons

Relevant Procedure: Solemn declaration and electronic solemn declaration

Notes: Solemn -Declaration that all following prerequisites are met: - The applicant has not been be convicted of an offense related to his / her professional activity nor must have been convicted of an economic offense - The applicant has 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’) - The applicant does not trade in agricultural and veterinary supplies and agricultural products, and must not work in such companies - 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.): that 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.

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7320

9 Legal documentation for the legal entity (Case by case). Legal documents from legal entities

Legal documentation for the legal entity (Case by case).

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: The necessary legal documentation that proves the establishment and legal representation (such as articles of association, certificates of changes, respectively GG, composition of the Board of Directors in a body in case of SA, etc. - depending on its legal form). From the above documents it must be clear: the legal composition, all relevant amendments to the articles of association, the person (s) who legally responsible for the company (legal representative, signature right, etc.), any third parties who have been granted authority for representation, as well as the term of office for the member and/or members of the governing body / legal representative.

Document submitted under requirements: Yes

Document’s requirement: Company law

No 9338

10 Details of the employed certified Agricultural Adviser Status of staff / associates

Details of the employed certified Agricultural Adviser

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: Details of the employed certified Agricultural Adviser (Full Name / Specialty / Thematic Units / Registration Number ELGO-DIMITRA), the employment contracts and the staff list, according to the provisions of article 16 of Law 2874/2000 (GG 286A / 2000).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7338

11 Εmployment contracts Proof of Work

Εmployment contracts

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: Details of the employed certified Agricultural Adviser (Full Name / Specialty / Thematic Units / Registration Number ELGO-DIMITRA), the employment contracts and the staff list, according to the provisions of article 16 of Law 2874/2000 (GG 286A / 2000).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 8181

12 Staff list Status of staff / associates

Staff list

Submission by: Submitted by the applicant (digital)

Submitted by: Legal entities

Notes: Details of the employed certified Agricultural Adviser (Full Name / Specialty / Thematic Units / Registration Number ELGO-DIMITRA), the employment contracts and the staff list, according to the provisions of article 16 of Law 2874/2000 (GG 286A / 2000).

Document submitted under requirements: No

No 7338

Ministerial Decision 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 163/13692 2018 267 Β

Description The 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 https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20180200267

European Regulation 1306 2013

Description Regulation (ΕU) 1306/2013 from the Eurοpean Parliament and the Council (Common Agricultural Policy)

Legal references https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EL/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32013R1306&qid=1623249606701

Joint Ministerial Decision 155515 2011 1245 Β

Description Facilitation 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 Contact

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110201245

Joint Ministerial Decision 196009 2011 2630 Β

Description Amending JMD. 155515/6−5−2011 (GG1245 Β΄)

Legal references https://www.et.gr/api/DownloadFeksApi/?fek pdf=20110202630

1 Online publication of the call for interested candidates

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description ELGO- DIMITRA publishes every year Calls of expression of interest, for natural persons who would like to be certified as Agricultural Advis-ers or legal persons who would like to be certified as Agricultural Advisory Providers, to submit an application – solemn declaration together with the relevant supporting documents for their registration in the respective registries. The call for expressions of interest for the certification of legal persons is published after the completion of the certification process of natural persons for the same year.

No No

2 Submission of appplication and of required documents

Responsible for Implementation Other

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description The natural person or the representative of the legal person that would like to receive the certification, submits the application and the necessary supporting documents on the ELGO – DIMITRA website.

Notes Competent body for step conduction is the BD of ELGO -Dimitra.

No No

3 Upload of results on ELGO-DIMITRA's website

Responsible for Implementation Competent Directorate

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description A completeness and correctness check is conducted by the competent Committee and the approved results of the examination of the applications are posted on the website of ELGO-DIMITRA by the Directorate of Development and Applications.

No No

4 Creation of partcipants' list

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description Exclusively in the case of natural persons: Based on the approved applications, a list of participants in the introductory training program held by ELGO-DIMITRA is created by the Applications Examination Committee.

No No

5 Attendance to the training program

Responsible for Implementation Other

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Software action

Description Exclusively in the case of natural persons: The applicant/candidate attends the introductory training program ran by ELGO-DIMITRA and participates in examinations (long-distance).

No No

6 Issuance of decision

Responsible for Implementation Collective body

Co-responsible for Implementation HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA

Μethod of Implementation Manual Action

Description The Board of ELGO -DIMITRA issues a decision on (a) the certification or rejection of the certification of the interested natural person (depending on the result of the examination and after the training) or of the interested legal person (depending on the result of the examination of the application) and (b) its registration or not in the respective registry (Registry of Agricultural Advisers or Agricultural Advisory Providers)

Notes Those who are certified they are registered by Directorate οf Development and Applications in the respective registry (Registry of Agricultural Advisers for natural persons or Agricultural Advisory Providers for legal persons) and they are finally informed about their registration by the Directorate of Development and Application.

No Yes

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Difference between revisions of "ΔΔ:Certification of Agricultural Advisers"

Revision as of 12:42, 25 November 2024

At a glance

Points of service

Digital provision points

Number of required documents

Fees

Estimated Time

Description

Basic information

Competent body

Authority/Public body’s Unit responsible for the institutional framework of the procedure

Authority responsible for the provision of the procedure

Service / organizational unit of a authority entity

Provided to

Related links

Last update

Application

Application Type

Submission by:

Submitted by:

Title

Relevant link

Notes:

What you will need

Means of authentication, identification and signature

Requirements

Fees

Related

See also

Means of redress or appeal:

NACE

Output & Results

Output

Steps

Digital steps

Other information

Official title

Languages supported

Ways of provision

Legislation

Categories

Τype of procedure

Trigger

Trigger (submission method)

Life events

Type

Other Taxonomies

Terms of Use

Problem report

Need help or advise

Feedback