National Paying Agency under Ministry of Agriculture

Authority/Government

nma.lrv.lt/lt/Vilnius, Lithuania
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About

The National Paying Agency under the Ministry of Agriculture is Lithuania’s accredited institution for managing EU and national support in agriculture, rural development, and fisheries. With over €1 billion disbursed annually to 140,000+ beneficiaries, the NPA plays a key role in implementing the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and ensuring effective fund management.

Core Expertise & Activities:

  • Administration of EU-funded support measures (e.g., direct payments, rural development, fisheries)

  • Development of digital tools and IACS for efficient fund management

  • Stakeholder engagement, communication, and capacity building

  • Active participation in EU-level discussions on policy and administrative simplification

  • Experience in proposal writing and coordination under Horizon Europe and other funding programs

We are interested in contributing to innovative, multi-actor projects focused on sustainable agriculture, digitalisation, climate adaptation, and rural resilience.

Innovative governance, environmental observations and digital solutions in support of the Green Deal

1 Improving analytical capacity and understanding of the bargaining power and interactions of farmers with the operators of the value chains2 Upscaling innovative payments to support farmers in the delivery of agri-environment-climate public goods3 Boosting the attractiveness of agriculture and the connection between the farming community and society4 Operationalisation of bioeconomy sustainability principles6 Strengthening and connecting bioeconomy networks7 Strengthening the European Research Area by enhancing the bioeconomy research and innovation ecosystem in BIOEAST countries8 Effective environmental observing systems and associated governance9 Delivering Earth Intelligence to accelerate the green and digital transition14 Preparing farmers, their workforce and advisors to the future of agriculture by providing the relevant knowledge, skills and competences at the right time and place

Representatives

Diana Puško

Chief Specialist

National Paying Agency under Ministry of Agriculture

Martynas Rimgaila

Adviser of Direct Support Control Unit

National Paying Agency under Ministry of Agriculture