Teagasc leads major new European agricultural advisory programme
A ten-million-euro EU initiative has been launched to bolster agricultural support networks across the continent. Coordinated by Teagasc, this seven-year project aims to foster collaboration and improve knowledge sharing among advisors to help farmers navigate modern challenges.
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A significant new European project, dynADVICE, has been launched to revitalise agricultural advisory services across the continent. Backed by ten million euro in funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, the initiative seeks to create a more cohesive and responsive advisory community. The project is led by the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority, Teagasc, and involves a consortium of 21 partners from 16 different countries. Following a kick-off meeting in Kilkenny on 22 and 23 September, the seven-year programme is now officially underway.
Agricultural advisors are essential in guiding farmers through complex environmental and economic transitions, yet current systems often suffer from fragmentation and unequal access to innovation. To address this, dynADVICE will facilitate cross-border training, peer mentoring, and digital knowledge-sharing platforms. By integrating advisors more effectively into broader innovation systems, the project aims to ensure that practical, research-based information reaches farms more efficiently. A key component of this strategy includes 3.9 million euro in cascade funding, which will be distributed via seven open calls to support advisors beyond the initial consortium.
Project coordinator Jane Kavanagh emphasised that the success of this endeavour relies on the collective expertise of partners and the active participation of advisors themselves. Tom Curran, head of advisory services at Teagasc, noted that strengthening these professional networks is vital for providing farmers with the high-quality, impartial advice necessary for resilient farming. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process for the first open call, which is scheduled for early 2027, will be made available on the official website as the project progresses towards its 2033 conclusion.
Agricultural advisors are essential in guiding farmers through complex environmental and economic transitions, yet current systems often suffer from fragmentation and unequal access to innovation. To address this, dynADVICE will facilitate cross-border training, peer mentoring, and digital knowledge-sharing platforms. By integrating advisors more effectively into broader innovation systems, the project aims to ensure that practical, research-based information reaches farms more efficiently. A key component of this strategy includes 3.9 million euro in cascade funding, which will be distributed via seven open calls to support advisors beyond the initial consortium.
Project coordinator Jane Kavanagh emphasised that the success of this endeavour relies on the collective expertise of partners and the active participation of advisors themselves. Tom Curran, head of advisory services at Teagasc, noted that strengthening these professional networks is vital for providing farmers with the high-quality, impartial advice necessary for resilient farming. Further information regarding eligibility and the application process for the first open call, which is scheduled for early 2027, will be made available on the official website as the project progresses towards its 2033 conclusion.
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