The DCA’s Central Unit coordinates the advice requested by ministries and others in the field of agriculture and food. The Central Unit has primary contact with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries (FVM) and the Ministry of Environment (MIM) regarding research-based public sector consultancy and the agreements related to it, including Plant Production, Animal Production, and Food Quality and Consumer Behavior. Additionally, the work with other consultancy within DCA’s area is coordinated and supported, and contributions are made to the quality assurance of research-based consultancy according to TECH’s ISO9001 certified quality management system.