Participation in the thematic event: “Modern Technologies in Agricultural Production: Digital Tools for the Agriculture of the Future”

The Hellenic National Committee of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC Hellas), in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce of Heraklion, organized a thematic event entitled “Modern Technologies in Agricultural Production: Digital Tools for the Agriculture of the Future,” which took place on Wednesday, 19th of November, at the Messara Agricultural School, at the School of Higher Vocational Training (SAEK) of the Regional Unit of Heraklion.

The event was held under the auspices of the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU), and ELGO–DIMITRA, with the support of MACC – Mediterranean Agrifood Competence Center, RVS Afoi Simiaki OE, and Elli’s Farm.

The aim of the initiative was to highlight contemporary technological developments in the agri-food sector, to present applied digital transformation approaches in crop and livestock production, and to systematically inform participants about education and vocational training opportunities in the primary sector.

The scientific coordinator of the LIFE IGIC project, Dr. Emmanouil Kampourakis, participated as a keynote speaker in the thematic session entitled: “Digital Tools for the Optimal Harvest Timing of Olives and Olive Orchard Biodiversity”.

 

 

The project Improvement of Green Infrastructure in agroecosystems: reconnecting natural areas by countering habitat fragmentation – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 has received funding from the LIFE programme of the European Union. Also with the contribution of the Green Fund

The project LIFE IGIC – Improvement of Green Infrastructure in agroecosystems: reconnecting natural areas by countering habitat fragmentation – LIFE16 NAT/GR/000575 is being implemented with the contribution of the LIFE Programme of the European Union. Also, the project is being implemented with the contribution of the Green Fund.

BENEFICIARIES

CO-FINANCIERS

Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)
Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete
University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete
HAO (ELGO) Demeter
HAO (ELGO) Demeter
Green Fund
Green Fund
ΜΙΝΕΡΒΑ Α.Ε. / MINERVA S.A.
MINERVA S.A.

BENEFICIARIES

Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)
Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU)
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas
University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete
University of Crete – Natural History Museum of Crete
HAO (ELGO) Demeter
HAO (ELGO) Demeter

CO-FINANCIER

Green Fund
Green Fund
ΜΙΝΕΡΒΑ Α.Ε. / MINERVA S.A.
MINERVA S.A.