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The Agricultural Support Centre
Published on 25 February 2019
Czech Republic
Severovýchod
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About this good practice
Agrovenkov o.p. requested a service for SME (mainly for farmers), where specialist capacities would assist farmers in coordination and projects preparation. There was no such place where farmers would get support and assistance. For this reason, in cooperation with the Pardubice Region and RRA PK, an Agricultural Support Center was established in December 2017.
The Agricultural Support Center will provide the following services:
• Assist with search for a fund calls matching the actual needs of a particular farmer.
• Project plan consultation.
• Project application processing, mandatory annexes included and tender arrangement.
• Realized project administration.
The Agricultural Support Center will provide the following services:
• Assist with search for a fund calls matching the actual needs of a particular farmer.
• Project plan consultation.
• Project application processing, mandatory annexes included and tender arrangement.
• Realized project administration.
Resources needed
In order to start and implement this good practice, it was necessary to employ 1 human resource now, who is familiar with the issue and will be able to fully address the needs of the subjects
Evidence of success
Agricultural subjects were contacted with basic information, services, and assistance provided by The Agricultural Support Center in cooperation with Agrovenkov. The subjects (mostly SME) are being gradually addressing The Center with the requirements for consulting their business intentions. This action does not last long until the Center gets into the subconscious of farmers, food companies, etc., it will take a while.
Potential for learning or transfer
We have set up The Agricultural Support Center, on the basis of the information and incentives obtained in the Pardubice Region, which serves as a consultative body with the possibility of consulting and subsequently managing projects to help SMEs improve their competitiveness. The Center first analyzes the needs of particular clients and then evaluates specific support for them. SMEs lack information support to help them implement project plans and business goals. The comprehensive transfer of information to the target entity is important.
Further information
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Good practice owner
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Organisation
Regional Development Agency of the Pardubice Region
Czech Republic
Severovýchod
Contact
Director