The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Greece

What The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Greece does

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food (Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων) is the Hellenic Republic's central government authority for agricultural policy, food safety, rural development, and fisheries management, originally established on April 28, 1910. The ministry manages the distribution of EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds within Greece, including Pillar I direct payments (€617.5 million distributed to 529,494 beneficiaries in 2025) and the €7.99 billion Rural Development Programme 2014-2022. It exercises regulatory authority over food safety certification, PDO/PGI/TSG product designations, veterinary services, epizootic disease control, agricultural insurance, and fisheries quotas. The ministry oversees three core supervised entities: ELGO-DIMITRA (agricultural research and education), ELGA (crop and livestock insurance), and OPEKEPE (payment organization, recently transferred to AADE for transparency).

The ministry operates a digital services ecosystem anchored by the i-AGRIC mobile application, the Greek Farms Portal (portal.greekfarms.gov.gr), the EasyAgroExpo export service, an Electronic Document Circulation System, a Digital Complaint Management System, and a national Farmers Registry. These platforms are integrated with external systems including OPKEPE (payments), AADE (tax authority), and 54 decentralized Agricultural Development and Control Departments (TAAE) covering all regional units of Greece. Distribution is primarily through direct government channels: the central Athens headquarters, the 54 TAAE regional offices, the 1540 farmer call center, and digital self-service platforms.

The ministry is funded through state budget allocations and EU agricultural subsidies rather than commercial revenue. It serves multiple customer segments: farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs receiving direct payments and rural development grants (the primary segment), citizens and consumers accessing food safety and certification information, agri-food businesses and exporters requiring export certification, and the fisheries sector. Strategic partnerships include the European Commission (DG Agriculture for CAP coordination), regional Greek authorities, municipalities, ELSTAT for statistical cooperation, and bilateral relationships with Cyprus and CIHEAM member states. Current political leadership is Minister Margaritis Schinas with Deputy Ministers Ioannis Andrianos and Athanasios Kavvadas.

Name

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Greece

Legal name

Ministry of Rural Development and Food (Υπουργείο Αγροτικής Ανάπτυξης και Τροφίμων)

Website

https://minagric.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Greece is the Hellenic Republic's central authority for agricultural policy, food safety, rural development, and fisheries. It manages EU CAP fund distribution, regulates food establishments and PDO/PGI products, and serves farmers, citizens, agri-food exporters, and fisheries operators across Greece.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Agricultural Administration

NAICS

Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and Commodities (92614), Administration of Economic Programs (9261), Farm Management Services (115116), Other Crop Farming (1119)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Federal & Federally-Sponsored Credit Agencies (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Administration (BPAIAAAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Agriculture & Food Security Development (BPAGABAB), Hoof Care & Livestock Husbandry Services (Trimming, Dehorning, Castration Support) (AFACAEAJ), Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency Agronomy (AFACABAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural policy administration
• Rural development programs
• Food safety inspection
• Fisheries management
• Agricultural subsidy distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food is the central Greek government authority that administers national agricultural policy and manages disbursement of EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funds. It provides direct payments, rural development grants, food safety inspection, veterinary and phytosanitary controls, fisheries regulation, PDO/PGI product registration, and farmer support services via a nationwide network of 54 regional departments and digital platforms such as i-AGRIC.

Product overview

The Ministry of Rural Development and Food Greece operates a digital services ecosystem consisting of the i-AGRIC mobile application, a comprehensive Digital Services Portal (Ψηφιακές Υπηρεσίες), the EasyAgroExpo digital export service, an electronic document circulation system, and the Farmers Registry. These platforms provide digital access to agricultural administration, farmer registration, export documentation, and official government services for the agricultural sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• i-AGRIC Mobile Application Mobile application providing digital services for agricultural operations and farmer support, enabling access to ministry services, agricultural information, and CAP-related tools for the agricultural community in Greece.
• Greek Farms Portal (portal.greekfarms.gov.gr) National digital portal providing access to agricultural products, services and ministry information for farmers and citizens across Greece.
• Digital Services Portal (Ψηφιακές Υπηρεσίες) Online portal offering comprehensive digital services including registration systems, agricultural registries, and administrative services for citizens, public servants, and farmers.
• EasyAgroExpo - Exports of Agricultural Products Digital service streamlining export documentation for agricultural products, supporting farmers and agri-food businesses exporting Greek products to international markets.
• Electronic Document Circulation System (Ηλεκτρονική Διακίνηση Εγγράφων) Internal system for electronic issuance and circulation of official ministry documents, governed by formal internal regulations.
• Farmers Registry (Μητρώο Αγροτών & Αγροτικών Εκμεταλλεύσεων) National digital registry providing official registration and certification of farmers and agricultural holdings, the core eligibility database for CAP subsidies and ministry programs.
• National Registry of Agricultural Cooperatives National registry where agricultural cooperatives and other collective agricultural organizations register and obtain recognition from the ministry.
• Digital Complaint Management System Digital system that records, processes and resolves complaints submitted by citizens regarding ministry services and agricultural/food matters.
• Farmer Call Center (1540) Telephone helpline (short code 1540) providing farmers with information and support on ministry services, CAP subsidies, and program eligibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 617.5 million euros in subsidies distributed to 529,494 beneficiaries under Pillar I (2025)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• ELGO-DIMITRA (ΕΛΓΟ-ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe National Agricultural Research Foundation operating under the ministry's supervision. Conducts agricultural research, provides vocational training for farmers, manages agricultural education programs including rapid training programs for beekeepers. Also responsible for certifying agricultural advisors and maintaining the Registry of Agricultural Advisors.
• AADE - Independent Authority for Public Revenue (ΑΑΔΕ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for payment processing of agricultural subsidies under the Common Agricultural Policy. Manages the platform for fertilizer support payments and processes direct aid applications for farmers.
• ELGA - Agricultural Insurance Organization (ΕΛΓΑ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned enterprise providing crop and livestock insurance. Distributes compensation payments to farmers for damages from natural disasters, adverse weather events, and epizootic diseases.
• OPKEPE (ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPayment and Control Agency for Rural Development. Responsible for managing and controlling agricultural subsidies, maintaining the land parcel identification system, and ensuring CAP payment compliance.
• European CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU institution providing CAP funding and overseeing agricultural policy implementation in Greece. Ministry coordinates with DG Agriculture on Common Agricultural Policy reforms and fund allocations.
• Regional Authorities of GreecemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDecentralized regional administrations that implement ministry programs at local level, including 54 Agricultural Development and Control Departments covering all Greek regional units.
• Municipalities of GreeceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal government units participating in ministry programs such as small irrigation projects via PPP (ΣΔΙΤ) arrangements and agricultural road construction projects.
• Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on agricultural statistics and documentation, providing statistical data for policy formulation and EU reporting.
• Greece-Cyprus Agricultural CooperationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBilateral cooperation between Greece and Cyprus agricultural ministries, particularly on foot-and-mouth disease prevention and control measures.
• CIHEAM (International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMediterranean intergovernmental organization for agricultural research and training in which Greece participates.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DEFRA - UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: UK ministerial department with combined responsibility for agriculture, food, rural development, and environmental policy. Closely mirrors the Greek ministry's combined rural development and food portfolio.
• French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty: France's national ministry administering CAP implementation, farm support, food safety, and rural policy. Shares the same EU CAP framework context and Mediterranean/Northern agricultural policy overlap with Greece.
• USDA - United States Department of Agriculture: The US federal cabinet department administering agricultural policy, farm subsidies, food safety, rural development, and conservation. Directly comparable as a national-level ministry with overlapping mandate areas (farm income support, nutrition, research, rural development).
• German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL): Germany's federal ministry for food, agriculture, and rural development. Comparable in administering EU CAP funds, farm subsidies, food safety, and agricultural research at national scale within the EU framework.
• Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality (LNV): Netherlands' ministry for agriculture, nature management, fisheries, and food safety. Comparable in administering EU CAP, food safety inspection, and export certification programs, though with a stronger export-oriented agricultural profile.
• Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA): Spain's ministry handling agriculture, livestock, fisheries, and food policy. Strong functional overlap given shared Mediterranean agricultural profile, fisheries sector management, and CAP administration duties.
• Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty and Forests (MASAF): Italy's ministry for agriculture, food, and forestry policy. Closely comparable given the parallel Mediterranean agricultural economy, PDO/PGI product focus, EU CAP administration, and similar scale of farming beneficiaries.

Broad incumbents

• European Commission - DG Agriculture and Rural Development (DG AGRI): The EU Commission directorate that funds and oversees CAP implementation across member states including Greece. Functions as the upstream counterpart and principal funding source for the Greek ministry's primary subsidy programs.

Others

• CIHEAM - International Centre for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies: Mediterranean intergovernmental organization for agricultural research, training, and cooperation, in which Greece actively participates as a member state. Comparable as a research and policy coordination partner in Mediterranean agriculture.
• FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations: UN specialized agency leading international efforts to defeat hunger and improve nutrition. Relevant as a multilateral partner and counterpart in agricultural statistics, food security policy, and international agricultural development — Greece participates as a member state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/minagricpress

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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