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Πιστοποίηση Γεωργικών Συμβούλων
At a glance
Points of service
Points of Single Contact (ΚΕΠ – EKE), Development and Applications Directorate, HELLENIC AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION- DEMETRA
Number of required documents
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
Application
Application Type
Application
Submission by:
Submitted by the applicant (digital)
Submitted by:
Persons, Legal entities
Title
Application-Solemn Declaration with which is requested certification as Agricultural Advisors or Agricultural Advisory Providers.
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
Related
Means of redress 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.
NACE
- 1.6 Support activities to agriculture and post-harvest crop activities
Output & Results
Output
Registry update, Document Production, Digital document production
Other information
Official title
Certification of Agricultural Consultants
Languages supported
Greek, English
Ways of provision
Establishment
Categories
Trigger (submission method)
Application (digital), Public service / public body document
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85324
No
8208000
8121600
Other
202141, 707298
47788
1.6
7135, 8210
SDG, EU-GO
Supporting document, Digital supporting Document
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.
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Company law
Business formation (individual, corporate)
- For company establishment see the link below
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 (web banking), Digital (debit / credit card), 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
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
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
ELGO-DIMITRA
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