The Region of Thessaly is one of the 13 regions of Greece. It mainly includes agricultural lands, while its inhabitants are mostly engaged in agriculture and livestock farming. Its total area is 14,036 km² and represents approximately 11% of the total area of the Greek territory. The administrative capital of Thessaly is the city of Larissa.
The active population of Thessaly amounts to 298,900 people, of whom 28.1% work in the primary sector, 19.2% in the secondary sector and 49% in the tertiary sector.
The economy of Thessaly is based mainly on activities related to the tertiary sector, which represents 60.9% of the regional GDP.
The Agricultural and Livestock Reconstruction Program includes innovative proposals concerning animal and plant production and proposals for the construction of modern infrastructure that will address the water problem and ensure the flood protection of Thessaly.
Region of Thessaly is part of the Agri-Food Partnership of the Region of Thessaly which consists of University of Thessaly and other local relevant associations.
Region of Thessaly aims at:
. The promotion, display and promotion of food products produced within the administrative boundaries of the Region of Thessaly.
. Improving the awareness and, by extension, the demand for the agri-food products of the Region of Thessaly.
. The creation of synergies between primary and manufacturing sectors of production.
. The promotion and presentation of the benefits of the local and Mediterranean Diet in every legal way.
. The development and dissemination of Research and Innovation in the sectors of production, processing and marketing of agri-food products.
. The identification, study and taking action to address issues related to the organization and operation of the agri-food sector of the Region of Thessaly
Role in VISION4FOOD:
. Communication, dissemination and engagement.
. Co-definition of research and market needs.
. Testing/validation of approaches and ideas.
. Education and training.