Knowledge transfer

The Pyrénées-Atlantiques Chamber of Agriculture is a professional public institution run by elected representatives, responsible for representing the agricultural and rural interests of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. This Chamber draws up and implements programmes of general interest for agricultural enterprises and territorial development.The Chamber participates in several programs of viticultural experimentation. It encourages groups of winegrowers, organises technical conferences and works in partnership with local nurseries. The Chamber of Agriculture has also participated in the 2011-2013 Poctefa Inagrosalute project.

ROLE IN THE PROJECT

It is the partner responsible for the WP5 action (Transfer of the R&D generated in the project to the wine sector of the POCTEFA region to increase its competitiveness) making the reports on the results of the transfer and training workshops and networking activities. The participation of the Chamber of Agriculture is a vehicle for transfer in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region.

RESPONSIBLE PERSON

Daniel Vergnes: Head of the Viticulture section of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques Chamber of Agriculture.