Clear messages about the present and future of Greek agricultural production were sent by the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Costas Tsiarasfrom the step of 11th Congress of GAIA Business, stressing the need to move to a new productive model.
‘The Greek primary sector is in front of a decisive turning point“, He emphasized, focusing on the great challenges of the time: “The climate crisis, the growing demands of markets, the high production costs, the need for competitive and certified products bring us all before our responsibilities.”
The minister stressed that “Georgia of the future is now being built” and that “we cannot continue with the tools and attitudes of yesterday” As he noted, for the first time the common agricultural policy “gives us the ability to organize a transition with a beginning, middle and end“, While describing as a target “Let’s go through the subsidies without direction, to targeted investments. From fragmentary reinforcements to long -term strategy. From passive income, to active production. “
Critical to this transition is the use of technology, with Mr. Tsiaras presenting the work “Georgia with Intelligence” as the foundation of a new relationship between producer, technology and science: “Today, technology is not a privilege of the few. Is a necessary tool for all ‘, He said characteristically.
«For the first time, the farmer has a tool that allows him to pass from empirical management to scientific accuracy. By intuition, to documented decisionH, he noted, explaining that the agrological infrastructure that has been developed in the country “It will actually support producers on a daily basis.”
The minister placed particular emphasis on cooperation, recalling the institutional and tax initiatives of the government: “Production is not an individual affair. Is a case of collective action, partnerships and networking” As he said, ‘The government has instituted tax and investment incentives for those who choose to work together. “while stressing that “The ND government is the one who passed the law on the creation of ETHEA” and “With a number of legislative interventions he gave significant tax incentives, with the main reduction of taxation to 50% for those involved.”
«We need to see the word “partnership” not as a compromise but as a power. Not as a necessity but as an opportunity ‘, He said, calling for a new culture of trust and common benefit.
Referring to the reconstruction of Thessaly, Mr. Tsiaras noted that “The floods of Daniel and Elias did not leave only water and mud behind them. They also left the need for regeneration. And this Renaissance is already happening. “
He emphasized the presence of the state, the compensation, the infrastructure projects and the role of the OHYD in the planning of water management.
“Georgia is not just a matter of production. It is a matter of social cohesion, regional balance, nutritional self -sufficiency, environmental protection ‘, said, and ended up with a strong political message:
«The next day’s agriculture will not be the result of luck. It will be the result of a policy. And for the first time, this policy is implemented with duration, accountability and vision. “