Confagricaltura

What Confagricaltura does

Confagricoltura (full legal name: Confederazione Generale dell'Agricoltura Italiana) is Italy's oldest and largest agricultural confederation, founded in 1920 and headquartered at Palazzo della Valle in Rome. The organization is a private non-profit membership-based federation representing over 400,000 Italian agricultural enterprises across all major production sectors, including animal husbandry, fruit and vegetables, grain crops, wine, oil, horticulture, dairy, forestry, tobacco, and honey. It operates through a nationwide network of regional and provincial confederation offices and is led by President Massimiliano Giansanti, who concurrently serves as president of Copa, the leading European farmers' organization representing over 22 million EU farmers.

Confagricoltura's service portfolio spans policy representation at national and EU levels (via Copa-Cogeca), professional training delivered through its internal agency ENAPRA, sustainability measurement through the AGRIcoltura100 index (co-produced with Reale Group), rural municipal certification via the Spighe Verdi program (with FEE), renewable energy services through ConfagriCER, employment services via Confagrijob, and event programming such as the Food&Science Festival in Mantua. The confederation also manages 17+ EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, Interreg) covering sustainability, digitalization, skills, and the bio-economy, and provides a Whistleblowing compliance platform under Italian Legislative Decree 24/2023. It does not develop or sell technology products but actively promotes adoption of precision farming, AI, gene editing (NGT/TEA), agrivoltaics, bioplastics, and biometano among its members.

The confederation's revenue is primarily derived from recurring membership dues across 400,000+ member enterprises, supplemented by sponsorship, consulting, and media partnership income (notably from AGRIcoltura100), EU project grants, training fees through ENAPRA, and event-related revenue. Its GTM motion is community-led: it reaches members through direct field offices rather than commercial sales channels, with brand and policy authority as the primary engagement mechanism. In January 2026, Confagricoltura signed landmark agreements with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, Assolombarda, and Italian Customs to expand its international footprint into the UAE and broader Middle East market, signaling its first material geographic expansion in over a century.

Name

Confagricaltura

Legal name

Confederazione Generale dell'Agricoltura Italiana

Website

https://confagricoltura.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Confagricoltura is Italy's oldest and largest agricultural confederation, representing over 400,000 member farms and agri-enterprises across 10 production sectors. It delivers policy advocacy, training, sustainability programs, and EU project management through a nationwide regional office network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Forestry (800)

akta.pro primary industry

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (BPAGAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems & Land Management (BPADALAG), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• Agricultural confederation services
• Farmer policy advocacy
• Agricultural training programs
• EU agricultural projects
• Sustainability certification agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and confederation services: Confagricoltura operates as a membership-based agricultural confederation, deriving its primary revenue from membership fees and confederation service contributions from Italian agricultural enterprises and cooperatives.
2. AGRIcoltura100 sustainability index: Confagricoltura co-produces the annual AGRIcoltura100 sustainability report with Reale Group, which may generate revenue through sponsorship, consulting, and media partnerships.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Confagricoltura is the Italian General Confederation of Agriculture, a membership-based non-profit confederation representing over 400,000 Italian agricultural enterprises and farmers. It provides policy advocacy at national and EU levels (through Copa-Cogeca), professional training via ENAPRA, sustainability measurement through the AGRIcoltura100 index, the Spighe Verdi municipal certification, social agriculture programs (Coltiviamo Agricoltura Sociale), employment services (Confagrijob), renewable energy advisory (ConfagriCER), and management of multiple EU-funded projects (FIELDS, REINWASTE, Fairchain, Co-Fresh, AgroFossilFree, etc.).

Product overview

Confagricoltura (Confederazione Generale dell'Agricoltura Italiana) is Italy's largest agricultural confederation representing farmers and agricultural enterprises. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio spanning 10 production sectors (Animal Husbandry, Fruit and Vegetables, Grain Crops, Wine, Oil, Horticulture, Dairy, Woods and Forests, Tobacco, Honey), compliance services including a Whistleblowing reporting platform, sustainability initiatives such as AGRIcoltura100 and Spighe Verdi certification, employment services through Confagrijob, and an extensive European Projects Network comprising 17+ EU-funded programs focused on agricultural innovation, sustainability, and workforce development. The confederation also organizes the annual Food&Science Festival and manages sector-specific initiatives like ConfagriCER for renewable energy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AGRIcoltura100 Annual sustainability index and measurement initiative that assesses and recognizes the sustainability performance of Italian agricultural companies, co-produced with Reale Group (Reale Mutua).
• Spighe Verdi Certification program (Green Ears) developed in partnership with the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) that recognizes Italian rural municipalities for excellence in environmental and sustainable territorial management.
• ENAPRA Training Confagricoltura's internal training agency providing professional development and skills training for agricultural entrepreneurs and workers, including organizing training sessions within the FIELDS European project.
• ConfagriCER Service related to renewable energy certificates and the agricultural energy transition, supporting members in agrivoltaics and biomethane initiatives.
• Confagrijob Job placement and employment services platform for the Italian agricultural sector, connecting agricultural enterprises with workers.
• Food&Science Festival Annual festival in Mantua organized by Confagricoltura Mantova in partnership with FRAME and Mantova Agricola, exploring the agrifood sector through science, technology discussions, and public engagement.
• Whistleblowing Reporting Platform Internal reporting platform compliant with Italian Whistleblowing legislation (D.lgs. 24/2023) that provides secure channels for reporting violations and protects whistleblower identity within the confederation.
• European Projects Network Portfolio of 17+ EU-funded programs (including Reinwaste, Co-Fresh, Fairchain, AgroFossilFree, FIELDS, Planet, SKIN, Smart Chain, Tomres, SuWaNu Europe, Biovalue, Trade4SD, H-alo, and others) addressing agricultural innovation, sustainability, supply chains, and skills development.
• Coltiviamo Agricoltura Sociale Social agriculture initiative promoting agricultural enterprises that integrate social services, inclusion activities, and community support within their farming operations.
• Policy Representation (Copa-Cogeca) Policy advocacy and direct representation of Italian agricultural interests at the EU level through Copa (Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations), part of the Copa-Cogeca European farmers' coordination representing over 22 million EU farmers.

Quantifiable outcome

• AGRIcoltura100 sustainability index is presented annually measuring the sustainability performance of Italian agricultural enterprises.
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• CONFAGRI Portugal (Confederation of Agricultural Cooperatives)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026CONFAGRI Portugal partnered with Confagricoltura's local confederation to showcase Portuguese agricultural cooperatives on television, demonstrating international agricultural cooperation and innovation.
• Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026The Abu Dhabi Investment Office signed landmark agreements with Confagricoltura during ADIF (Abu Dhabi Investment Forum) in Milan to accelerate growth in entrepreneurship, manufacturing, and agri-tech sectors. The partnership aims to enhance commercial exchange, industrial cooperation, and trade facilitation between Abu Dhabi and Italy.
• AssolombardaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Abu Dhabi Investment Office partnered with Assolombarda (Milan's industrial association) and Confagricoltura to strengthen entrepreneurship, industry, and agricultural technology cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Italy.
• Italian Customs (Agenzia delle Dogane)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2026Abu Dhabi Customs signed a cooperation agreement with Italian Customs to establish a digital trade corridor for enhanced trade facilitation. This partnership supports Confagricoltura's export-oriented members by streamlining customs procedures between the two regions.
• Copa (Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfagricoltura's president Massimiliano Giansanti also serves as president of Copa, the leading European farmers' organization representing over 22 million farmers across the EU. This provides Confagricoltura direct influence in EU agricultural policy formulation through Copa-Cogeca.
• FIELDS Consortium (Erasmus+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIELDS is a 48-month Erasmus+ Sector Skills Alliance with 30 partners from 12 countries addressing skills needs for sustainability, digitalization, and the bio-economy in agriculture. Confagricoltura defines the Training, Communication, Dissemination and Knowledge Transfer strategy, organizes training sessions with ENAPRA, and leads specific work packages.
• REINWASTE Consortium (Interreg MED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerREINWASTE (REmanufacture the food supply chain by testing INnovative solutions for zero inorganic WASTE) is a 2.125 million Euro project funded under the Interreg MED programme, lasting 30 months (2018-2020), focused on zero inorganic waste in the food supply chain.
• Co-Fresh ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-Fresh is a European project managed by Confagricoltura addressing sustainable fresh food supply chains.
• Fairchain ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFairchain is a European project managed by Confagricoltura focused on fair and sustainable supply chains.
• AgroFossilFree ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroFossilFree is a European project managed by Confagricoltura addressing the reduction of fossil fuel dependency in agriculture.
• FIELDS, Planet, SKIN, Smart Chain, Tomres, SuWaNu Europe, Biovalue, Trade4SD, H-alo, and other EU project consortiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfagricoltura participates in multiple European projects under Horizon Europe, Erasmus+, and Interreg programmes covering agricultural sustainability, skills, circular economy, water reuse, swine farming, and other topics.
• Reale Group (Reale Mutua)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfagricoltura co-produces the annual AGRIcoltura100 sustainability index with Reale Group (Reale Mutua), measuring sustainability performance of Italian agricultural enterprises. The partnership includes joint research and award ceremonies.
• FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEE is the international organization that awards the Spighe Verdi (Green Ears) designation to rural Italian municipalities. Confagricoltura has partnered with FEE since the program's inception, contributing to evaluation indicators focused on territorial management quality and environmental and social aspects.
• FRAME - Divagazioni scientifichecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfagricoltura Mantova partnered with FRAME (Divagazioni scientifiche) to conceive and develop the Food&Science Festival, now in its 10th edition, exploring the intersection of food, science, and agriculture through 10 thematic paths.
• Mantova AgricolacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMantova Agricola organizes the Food&Science Festival in partnership with Confagricoltura Mantova and FRAME.
• CREA (Consiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e l'Analisi dell'Economia Agraria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCREA is Italy's leading agricultural research institution. Confagricoltura works with CREA on events and research, including the Food&Science Festival where CREA researchers participate as speakers.
• Luiss-X.ITE Research CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuiss-X.ITE produced the 2026 AgriFoodTech and AI report on technology startups in the Italian agrifood sector, supported by Confagricoltura.
• FederalimentareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederalimentare and Confagricoltura jointly supported the 2026 AgriFoodTech and AI report on Italian agrifood technology startups, presented at the Chamber of Deputies.
• MASAF (Ministero dell'Agricoltura, della Sovranità alimentare e delle Foreste)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMASAF is Italy's Ministry of Agriculture. Confagricoltura works closely with MASAF on agricultural policy, CAP implementation, the 'Frutta e Verdura nelle Scuole' programme (€14 million budget), and various national agricultural initiatives.
• ENEL, SAIPEM, Haworth LifestyleminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThese Italian corporate groups participated in high-level roundtables during Abu Dhabi's economic delegation visit to Italy, alongside Confagricoltura, exploring business and investment opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coldiretti: Italy's largest and most politically connected agricultural confederation, directly competing with Confagricoltura for Italian farmer membership and political voice. Both organizations represent Italian agriculture at national and EU levels.
• CIA - Agricoltori Italiani: Confederazione Italiana Agricoltori is another major Italian agricultural confederation directly competing with Confagricoltura for farmer members, advocacy positioning, and representation on EU policy through Copa-Cogeca.
• Copa-Cogeca: The combined European farmers and agri-cooperatives organization, of which Confagricoltura's president is also president. Directly comparable as the EU-level apex body in which Confagricoltura participates.
• Alleanza Cooperative Italiane: Italian cooperative alliance representing agricultural, consumer, and social cooperatives. Direct peer in the Italian agricultural representation space, with overlapping member enterprises and EU policy interests.

Regional players

• FNSEA: Fédération Nationale des Syndicats d'Exploitants Agricoles is France's dominant agricultural union, a regional peer operating as a national farmers' federation analogous to Confagricoltura but in France rather than Italy.
• Deutscher Bauernverband (DBV): German Farmers' Association, Germany's leading agricultural trade association and Copa member. Comparable as a national farmers' federation operating in another major EU agricultural economy.
• ASAJA: Asociación Agraria Jóvenes Agricultores is a leading Spanish agricultural professional organization. Comparable as another EU national farmers' association with similar advocacy, training, and Copa-Cogeca representation functions.
• National Farmers' Union (NFU): The UK's largest farming membership organization, comparable to Confagricoltura in offering representation, advisory, and member services to farmers within a single national market.

Others

• Federalimentare: Italian Food Industry Federation representing food manufacturers. Adjacent peer partnering with Confagricoltura on the AgriFoodTech and AI report; comparable as a related Italian agri-food association rather than direct farmer-representation competitor.
• Assolombarda: Milan's industrial association, a large Italian business confederation. Comparable as a major Italian member-based business association that partnered with Confagricoltura during the ADIF Abu Dhabi forum, but operating across industrial sectors rather than agriculture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Confagricoltura
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/confagricoltura
• Instagraminstagram.com/confagricoltura

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Profiles8 records

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