IFAPA

The Andalusian Institute of Agricultural, Fishing, Food, and Ecological Production Research and Training (IFAPA) is founded on the desire to respond to the needs of the Andalusian agricultural, fishing, aquaculture, and food sectors. It aims to be a nimble and effective instrument promoting research, technological innovation, and training.

• General Characteristics

  • ACTIVITY: scientific and technological research.
  • LOCATION: Los Bermejales Multipurpose Services Building. Avenida de Grecia s/n (41012) Seville.
  • DATE OF ESTABLISHMENT: –
  • CATEGORY: research center.
  • CONTACT: (+34) 958 056 000.

• R&D Activities/Interests

  • DESCRIPTION: IFAPA is an Administrative Agency linked to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía.  Its objective is to contribute to the modernization of the agricultural, fishing, and food sectors, as well as to improve their competitiveness through research, development, technology transfer, and training.
  • MAIN FUNCTIONS:
    • Support the development of agricultural, fishing, food, and ecological production policies.
    • Plan and implement information and training programs.
    • Design and conduct sectoral research plans.
    • Serve as a support instrument for the sectors.
    • Foster relationships and coordination in research and technology transfer programs and activities.
    • Contribute to improving the effectiveness of training programs.
    • Promote research, innovation, and development.
    • Provide the scientific and technological foundations for development.
    • Support the development of agricultural, fishing, and food policies of the Junta de Andalucía Administration.
  • FACILITIES: the IFAPA has 18 Research and Training Centers linked to the agri-food sector. They total 1,318 ha of experimental land.
  • PERSONNEL: 
    • Management: 24
    • IDF auxiliary staff: 364
    • General administration: 157
    • Research and technical staff: 244
  • BUDGET: 52,365,012 €.
  • PROJECTS: –
  • KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER: 154 collaboration contracts or agreements.

TECHNOLOGICAL OFFER/DEMAND:

  • Aquaculture and Marine Resources.
  • Sustainable Plant Protection.
  • Nutrition and Health.
  • Food Chain Economy.
  • Genomics and Biotechnology.
  • Agriculture and Environment.
  • Agricultural and Food Engineering and Technology.