Network
To offer our clients tailor-made consulting services from a single source, we rely on a strong national and international network. It includes specialized cooperation partners as well as renowned organizations, initiatives and associations in the agricultural and food industry.
National
Agronym e.V. Netzwerk für nachhaltige Bioökonomie
The network for sustainable bioeconomy acts as an information, communication and cooperation platform for technical innovations in agriculture. It promotes science and research with the aim of involving small and medium-sized enterprises, qualifying young scientists and organizing the exchange of research results. Its members include entrepreneurs in the agricultural technology sector, users of agricultural technology, research and development partners as well as colleges and universities.
AgroSax e.V.
The association, founded by Saxon agricultural engineering companies, is the project sponsor of the Saxony Agricultural Engineering Competence Network and pools the strengths of this traditional Saxon branch of industry.
Andreas Hermes Akademie
The Andreas Hermes Academy (AHA), together with the German Farmers' Association and experts from the sector, promotes agricultural development in Germany as well as in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa. The focus is on entrepreneurial qualification and the development of leadership skills to enable people to take responsibility for their own actions. In addition, the AHA strengthens member-supported organizations such as farmers' associations, cooperatives and agricultural networks.
BTR Rechtsanwälte & Kollegen
BTR Rechtsanwälte is a network of lawyers and specialist lawyers covering various areas of law, as well as notaries, tax consultants, auditors and cooperation partners. For the specialist areas of agricultural, employment, energy and corporate law, we work primarily with Dr. Reinhard Mecklenburg and Constanze Nehls.
Deutsch-Vietnamesisches Haus e.V.
We are a member of the Leipzig association that promotes cultural exchange and the integration of the Vietnamese community in Germany. It offers educational and advisory services for Vietnamese migrants and organizes cultural events to strengthen mutual understanding between Germans and Vietnamese. It also supports social projects in Vietnam and Germany, particularly in the areas of education and international understanding.
German Sparkassenstiftung for International Cooperation
The Foundation supports the development of sustainable financial systems in developing and emerging countries. It imparts know-how from the German savings banks sector in order to improve access to financial services and promote economic development. Through training, advice and the development of financial structures, it strengthens the financial independence of people and companies.
DLG – Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft
We are a member of the DLG and are involved in several DLG expert committees, e.g., the “Top dairy farms” project team and the “Banks and insurance companies” working group.
Eco Viva GmbH
The Hamburg-based trading and consulting company is committed to sustainable development and global cooperation. With many years of experience in the agricultural and food sector, it promotes fair supply chains, partnership-based cooperation and innovative solutions. It supports public and private stakeholders, e.g., in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, in projects related to food security, rural development, and knowledge exchange. It is also active worldwide in advising on and implementing donor-financed projects.
EuFoPa – European Food Partners GmbH
The Hamburg-based association of European retail experts focuses on innovative food concepts and the development of value-adding synergies in food purchasing and logistics. A particular focus is on the sustainable design of trade flows at the product level. With its brand "Golden Ukraine", EuFoPa promotes Ukrainian food producers and exporters; a portion of the proceeds supports aid projects for the Ukrainian population.
Europäische Metropolregion Mitteldeutschland (EMMD)
We are a member of EMMD and are committed to regional economic development in Central Germany. The EMMD connects companies, science and politics, promotes innovation and strengthens the business location. For us, it offers a platform to contribute agricultural expertise and drive forward sustainable projects in the region.
European Ukrainian Bridge (EUB)
We are a member of the EUB, a network of European and Ukrainian partners working together to support Ukraine during the war and also to create strong links for exchange and cooperation in reconstruction and EU rapprochement. We contribute our expertise to actively shape Ukraine's economic development.
Financing partners
With regard to the financing of agricultural investment projects, we are well known among credit institutions that provide financing in rural areas, e.g., DKB, but also increasingly among private investors who are interested in investments and financing in agriculture.
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut (HHI)
The Fraunhofer HHI in Berlin is a leader in research and development in communications engineering, especially in optical communication, wireless networks and video coding. It develops innovative solutions for data transmission, processing and analysis, including AI and machine learning. Together with industry, the institute is driving forward technologies for the digital society. Together with the HHI, the IAK is pursuing several initiatives for the digitalization of agriculture.
German Agribusiness Alliance (GAA)
We are a member of the initiative of the German agricultural and food industry for cooperation with transition, emerging and developing countries.
Heimische Landwirtschaft UG
Farmers founded this initiative in 2011 to make farmers' achievements visible to society and create trust between consumers and agricultural producers.
INA – Initiative for Sustainable Agricultural Supply Chains
We are a member of the GIZ initiative that promotes sustainable and deforestation-free supply chains in agriculture. INA brings together stakeholders from business, civil society and politics to improve social and environmental standards in global agricultural supply chains. Among other things, the initiative supports projects on transparency, traceability and sustainable production in various value creation systems.
INL – Privates Institut für Nachhaltige Landbewirtschaftung GmbH
The INL is an independent engineering office based in Halle that acts as an interface between agriculture, environmental protection, trade, processing, science and politics. As a spin-off of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, it attaches particular importance to utilizing its expertise to assess ecological sustainability in a neutral, independent and scientifically sound manner. Together with the INL, we offer sustainability assessments under the DINAK brand.
Institute for Applied Computer Science (InfAI) e.V.
The non-profit research institute at Leipzig University specializes in computer science and business informatics. It is characterized by application-oriented research and acts as a link between science and business by transferring innovative research results into market-oriented development and consulting services. As our partner, InfAI contributes its expertise in digitalization, data integration and AI to joint projects. This strengthens the transfer of knowledge between research and practice, especially in the development of innovative solutions for the agricultural and food industry.
Interessenverband Milcherzeuger e.V. (IVM)
Large, innovative East German milk production companies are organized in the IVM. The IVM is first and foremost a trade association that offers its members a platform and a network for exchanging experiences.
Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI)
The Federal Research Centre for Cultivated Plants pools the expertise of 18 specialist institutes and conducts research into plant protection, plant breeding and sustainable plant cultivation. It also supports the implementation of the Plant Protection, Genetic Engineering and Chemicals Acts and publishes its research results both nationally and internationally.
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)
IAMO researches economic, social and political developments in transition countries, with a particular focus on agriculture. In various projects – past and present – we cooperate with IAMO, e.g., in Ukraine to promote sustainable agricultural policy, in southeastern Europe on rural development and climate adaptation, and in China through agricultural science exchange and international research collaboration. Together, we support the sustainable development of agricultural sectors in our project regions.
Leipziger Ökonomische Societät e.V.
The Society is a professional association that promotes fact-based dialog between science, agriculture, politics and civil society. It deals with topics such as structural change, climate protection and social acceptance in agriculture, particularly in Saxony, Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. Founded in 1739 and re-established in 1990, it currently acts as a think tank for agriculture and rural areas in central Germany.
MHB Montage
The company has specialized in the planning and implementation of innovative photovoltaic solutions for over ten years. Originally founded in southern Germany, we now also operate sites in eastern Germany. Through our joint subsidiary, AgriSynergy GmbH, we work closely with MHB Montage. Our aim is to increase the share of value added from renewable energies for our clients as early as possible in the project development phase.
PROGRESS Genossenschaftsverband e.V.
The cross-sector association specializes in auditing, advising and founding cooperatives. There is a particular focus on agricultural cooperatives, which make up the majority of the membership base. The association's activities focus primarily on the quality-assured preparation and implementation of the legally required audits.
RinderAllianz GmbH
We have a long-standing cooperation with the Rinderzuchtverband Sachsen-Anhalt eG, which transferred its business operations to RinderAllianz GmbH in 2014. In addition to joint market development activities in several Eastern European countries, our cooperation focuses on holding joint training events and providing business management support on selected issues relating to milk production.
Smart Farming Lab of Leipzig University
The interdisciplinary research facility deals with application-oriented digitalization in agriculture. The focus is on agricultural robotics, blockchain technologies, augmented reality and the use of drones, among other things. Innovative solutions and prototypes are developed, such as autonomous robots that can cultivate fields independently with the aid of modern sensor technology and machine learning, with the goal of making them directly applicable in agricultural practice.
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Chair of Land Management
The professorship is dedicated to the sustainable use and development of soil and land resources. The focus is on innovative strategies for safeguarding soil functions and efficient land use. Together with national and international partners, it develops practical solutions for sustainable land use – with a particular focus on climate adaptation and the promotion of sustainable agricultural structures.
Thünen Institut
The Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forests and Fisheries combines scientific research with policy advice in agriculture, fisheries, forestry and rural development. Its 14 specialist institutes develop practical solutions for the sustainable use of resources and the strengthening of rural regions. Its work focuses on agricultural economics, resource conservation, climate change and market analysis. The institute supports policy at national and international level with well-founded analyses and concrete recommendations for action.
International
CAAS – Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
China’s leading agricultural research institution, together with the Foreign Economic Cooperation Center (FECC), supports the implementation of the Sino-German Agricultural Centre (DCZ) in China. Through close collaboration with CAAS within the framework of the DCZ, we promote agricultural science dialogue between China and Germany and contribute to advancing sustainable agricultural practices and innovations in both countries.
CONSEA – Conselho Nacional de Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional
The Brazilian National Council for Food Security and Food Sovereignty is committed to building sustainable food systems. Civil society and state institutions work together on strategies to combat hunger and malnutrition. A focus is on supporting family farming and promoting agroecological approaches. With its participatory approach, CONSEA strengthens the right to food and contributes to the further development of food security in Brazil.
DORADA – National Association of Agricultural Extension Services of Ukraine
The association is committed to developing rural areas and strengthening agricultural businesses in Ukraine. Through practical advice, training and demonstration projects, it supports the transfer of knowledge and the application of modern methods, as well as developing information materials for agriculture and contributing technical expertise to relevant development processes. As a point of contact for state actors, it contributes to the promotion of sustainable structures in the Ukrainian agricultural sector.
EMBRAPA – Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária
As a leading Brazilian and global agricultural research organization, EMBRAPA has played a key role in driving forward the modernization of agriculture, particularly through technologies for tropical agriculture. Its focus is on crop cultivation, animal husbandry, land use, sustainability and food production. By working closely with research institutions and companies in Brazil and abroad, it develops innovative solutions and contributes to food security and the sustainable development of the agricultural sector in Brazil.
FiBL Research Institute of Organic Agriculture
The independent research institute is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of organic agriculture. As part of the Bilateral Cooperation Program (BKP) of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL), we work closely with FiBL – particularly in our projects in Ukraine and Southeast Europe. With its comprehensive expertise, FiBL supports us in promoting and further developing sustainable agricultural practices in these regions.
Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
The pan-African network for different stakeholders provides independent scientific findings and supports political decision-making processes at national and regional level. With a regional secretariat and national hubs in 18 African countries, it connects governments, research, agriculture, the private sector and civil society. The focus is on policy research, advocacy, capacity development and the promotion of partnerships to strengthen African agricultural and resource management.
IFOAM Organics International
IAK is committed to sustainable food and agricultural systems to combat hunger, climate change and species loss. As an IFOAM member, we promote organic agriculture, agroecological policies and sustainable production and consumption. IFOAM brings together members from over 100 countries to strengthen the global organic movement based on health, ecology, fairness and care.
INIA – Instituto Nacional de Investigación Agropecuaria
Uruguay's leading agricultural research institute promotes the development and use of innovative technologies to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. The focus is on crop cultivation, animal husbandry, land use and climate adaptation. The INIA develops practical solutions in cooperation with farmers, the government and international partners.
INTA – National Institute of Agricultural Technology
The decentralized Argentinian public institution generates application-oriented knowledge and relies on innovation as a driving force to strengthen the agro-industrial sector. It makes this knowledge available in a targeted manner through its advisory, information and communication systems. INTA's contributions help the country to exploit its potential better and create new opportunities for access to regional and international markets with high-quality products and services.
IPAS Institute of Plant and Agricultural Sciences
The independent research and education institute in Darkhan-Uul, in the central agricultural region of Mongolia, is part of the Mongolian University of Life Sciences. It conducts research in seven areas, including agricultural sciences, seeds, potato, vegetable and fruit cultivation. The institute also operates five specialized laboratories, e.g. for biochemistry, biotechnology and molecular genetics.
KSE – Kyiv School of Economics
The KSE focuses on economics, business analytics, big data and public policy. In addition to its teaching activities, it operates research centers such as the Centre for Excellence in Economic Journalism and contributes its expertise to economic policy consulting. The CFE is also involved in humanitarian aid, e.g. by raising funds for medical equipment and protective clothing.
Mongolian National Crop Farmer Association (MNCFA)
The association, which comprises several agricultural associations, is dedicated to promoting and supporting Mongolian farmers from the plant cultivation sector.
Mongolian University of Life Science (MULS)
Based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, the university focuses on education, research and innovation in the life sciences – a key sector of the Mongolian economy. Originally founded as the Veterinary Faculty of the Mongolian State University, it was realigned during a reform and has borne its current name since 2014.
RDC Research and Development Center
The RDC is a central Mongolian institution focusing on research and development in agriculture, nutrition and light industry. By promoting climate-resilient structures in arable and vegetable farming, the center makes an important contribution to the transformation of the agricultural sector and to strengthening food sovereignty in Mongolia.
Regional Rural Development Standing Working Group (SWG) of South Eastern Europe
The intergovernmental organization is committed to sustainable rural development in Southeast Europe. It supports governments, academia and associations in the implementation of regional development projects. With its headquarters in Skopje and offices in all Western Balkan countries, it has a strong regional network and comprehensive regional expertise. We work closely with SWG as a regional implementation partner at the project level to strengthen development processes in rural areas of South Eastern Europe in a targeted manner.
UCCI – Ukrainische Handels- und Industriekammer
As an independent organization with around 8,000 members from all sectors of the economy, the UCCI supports companies with export advice, international networking, investment promotion, legal services, trade fairs and information. It acts as a central point of contact for the business community and is home to the International Commercial Court. With 25 regional offices and partners in over 50 countries, the UCCI actively promotes the integration of Ukrainian companies into international markets.