35+ years at the forefront

Since 1990 we have designed, implemented and certified quality systems for the Greek primary sector.

Our journey

More than three decades of pioneering Integrated Management and quality certification.

1990–2001

Foundations

Since 1990
We begin in Integrated Plant Protection & Cultivation
Agro Q executives have been working in the direction of Integrated Plant Protection and Cultivation (monitoring the biological cycle of enemies using a network of insect traps, rational plant nutrition using soil & leaf analysis, application of modern cultivation techniques in Fruit cultivation etc.).
2000
Large producers' organisations place their trust in us
Large producers' organizations entrusted us with the development of an Integrated Management System.
2001
First nationwide certification to AGRO 2
For the first time nationwide, three Producer Organizations - our partners were certified, according to the AGRO 2 - AGROCERT standard.

2002–2010

Establishment & recognition

2003
Integrated Management actions across the country
We organize and audit the implementation actions of application certified integrated farm production management, within framework of Measure 4.3 of P.A.D, in various production bodies all over the country. This activity continues to this day, utilizing a variety of other financial tools.
2004
We draft National Quality Protocols for Olive & Peach
It was assigned to the Project Group we created, through a competition from O.P.E.G.E.P. – AGROCERT, the drafting of specialized National Quality Protocols in Olive and Peach Production. The works are delivered in 2007.
2005
No.1 in certified farmland nationwide
At the beginning of the year, in the count of Certified Agricultural Holdings, Agro Q holds the first place among the consulting companies. In the same year, we start supporting the implementation of private protocols (EUREPGAP/GLOBALGAP, NATURE'S CHOICE, ISO 22000 & ISO 9001, BRC, IFS) in large export companies. It starts the implementation of pilot programs for the application of innovative techniques in the agricultural sector in various cooperative organizations began.
2008
Recognition of PDO, PGI & TSG products
We are supervising the preparation, submission and support of application files of production organizations for the recognition of their products according to the EU Quality Systems. (PDO, PGI, TSG).
2010
Operational Programmes for recognised Producer Organisations
We undertake the organization and supervision of the implementation of Operational Programs of the recognized Producer Organizations, within the framework of the European Regulations of the CMO.

2011–2020

Innovation & scale

2013
Innovative protocol for 2-D (fruiting-wall) orchards
We develop an innovative protocol for the production of preformed peach seedlings suitable for 2-D Training Systems orchards and supervise the establishment of model orchards until now.
2015
New quality standards: GRASP, FSA, LEAF, SMETA
New protocols such as GRASP, FSA, LEAF, SMETA etc. are constantly being added to the range of requirements of the quality standards.
2017
Mating Disruption across 5,800+ hectares
Our company has been planning and overseeing, across more than 5,800 hectares of arboricultural crops, the implementation of Agro-environmental Action 10.1.8. of P.A.D "Mating Disruption: Method of sexual confusion of lepidoptera".
2019
11 approved innovation proposals (Measure 16)
We submit 11 proposals in Action 1 of Measure 16 of the P.A.D. "Cooperation and Innovation" which are approved. In 2022 we submit for approval in Action 2 of Measure 16, 10 of the above proposals.
2020
The 1st Industrial Peach Cultivation Protocol
We are documenting the 1st Industrial Peach Cultivation Protocol within the framework of our participation in the "STONE FRUIT NETWORK" Cluster.

2021–present

Today

2022
Certified Agricultural Advisory Provider
We are certified as an Agricultural Advisory Provider and we are applying to join Metro 2 of the P.A.D. "Consulting services, agricultural management services ...", with the largest, in terms of number and experience, potential of Certified Agricultural Advisors in the country.

Our commitment to quality

It is the policy of Agro Q P.C., in the field of consulting services, to deliver integrated solutions and pioneering services through innovative technologies that continually add value and competitive advantage to the country's agri-environmental sector and food industry.

The vision of Agro Q P.C. is to disseminate and embed a culture of Quality in the services it provides to its clients, the local community, and the relevant state and public authorities, as well as to improve the competitiveness of the Greek primary sector and elevate the quality profile of Greek agricultural products. By delivering high-quality, high-performance services, Agro Q P.C. strengthens its clients' production and export activity and adds value to their products.

To achieve our vision, we set, monitor, and annually review measurable quality objectives for our services, faithfully applying a Quality Management System that conforms to the requirements of ISO 9001:2015.

ISO 9001:2015 standard

We rigorously apply the ISO 9001:2015 standard to control the quality of the services we provide, as documented in our Quality Manual and its accompanying documents, and we review it both at regular intervals and on an ad hoc basis whenever circumstances require.

Respect for the customer

We operate controlled processes that demonstrate our respect for the customer and provide excellent occupational health and safety conditions for our staff.

Continual improvement

We are committed to the continual improvement of the company's performance at every operational level through the allocation of necessary resources, annual management review, and ongoing communication with suppliers, subcontractors, customers, competent authorities, and other organisations.

Training and awareness

We make our Quality Policy understood across the company through the continuous and systematic training of our staff and by keeping them informed on matters relating to the provision of consulting services in the agri-environmental sector.

Empowering our people

We empower our executives to improve the working conditions and methods that concern them, so that work is creative for themselves and their teams, productive for the company, and of high quality in the services they deliver.

Management of Agro Q P.C. COMMITS that all personnel at every level have our full support in carrying out their duties and are continually encouraged to maintain regular contact with Management to improve the company's day-to-day operations.