Following a process of identification and selection of organisation representing the different sectors of the animal production chain, three groups of stakeholders were recognised
National Stakeholders
- Agris Sardegna, Italy
- AHDB, Agricultural and Horticultural Developing Board, UK
- AIA, Italian breeders’ association, IT
- ANICAP, Goat inter-professional national association, FR
- ASSAFE, SP
- ASSONAPA, IT
- CERTH, Institute of Applied Bioscience, GR
- CNBL, National Committee for Dairy Sheep, FR
- CONFELAC, SP
- Emilio Mauri SpA, IT
- FNO, National Sheep Federation, FR
- Hungarian Sheep and Goats Breeders’ Association, HU
- INATEGA, SP
- Milkplan SA, GR
- National Sheep Association, UK
- Schweizerisches Ziegenzuchverband, CH
- Sheep Ireland, IE
- Sheep product council, HU
Trans-National Stakeholders
- Agricultural Research Institute, Cyprus
- FABRE Technological Platform
- FACE Nertwork
- FAO
- Global agenda of action in support of sustainable livestock platform
- IGA, International Goat Association
- ILRI
- Interbull centre
- SCAR, Standing Committee on Agricultural Research
Support Stakeholders
- AGBU, Animal genetic and breeding unit, AUS
- AGRESEARCH, NZ
- ILLUMINA, world-wide company
The concept that lead to the selection of the above stakeholders was the principle of keeping a representativeness as wider as possible. The field of action of the SMARTER stakeholders include:
- Academic bodies
- Breeding organisations
- Companies dedicated to services to farmers
- Inter-professional organisations
- Research and technology companies
- Cheese and dairy industries
- Companies dedicated to animal feeding, genetics and health
Stakeholders’ Platform
The stakeholders’ platform is an advisory body including a group of people and organizations representing final users of SMARTER results
Part of the members = stakeholders’ committee linked with the governance. Advising role on the strategy and usefulness of SMARTER outputs