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Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Agriculture in Kosovo

EPICENTAR in partnership with IADK recently organized field training event as part of the Integrated Water Resources Management Project (IWRM-K) funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). These events brought together 20 apple farmers in Ferizaj and over 30 raspberry farmers in Podujevo. Our aim is to cultivate knowledge, empower farmers, and promote sustainable farming practices.

The apple farmer training event in Ferizaj delved into the intricacies of apple cultivation. Expert trainers shared insights on orchard management, disease control, soil health maintenance, and post-harvest techniques. The raspberry farmers in Podujevo participated in a specialized training event focused on planting techniques, irrigation methods, and disease prevention. Both events provided invaluable knowledge and practical skills for long-term success in farming.

These field training events serve as platforms for knowledge exchange, skill development, and community collaboration. Our commitment to promoting sustainable farming practices through Integrated Water Resources Management ensures efficient water utilization and mitigates environmental impact.

Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Agriculture in Kosovo

EPICENTAR International, within the activities of the "National Platform for Women's Entrepreneurship (NPWE)" project co-financed by the European Union, held an event focused on strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations in the field of women entrepreneurs by merging existing networks into a single platform. The event aimed to effectively represent and advocate for the interests of women entrepreneurs at all levels.

A significant highlight of the event was the sector group "Green transition of businesses." This specialized group played a pivotal role in developing policies and recommendations for the transition to a green economy in women's entrepreneurship. Leveraging their expertise, the sector group provided valuable insights and guidance to drive sustainable practices in the field.

EPICENTAR International remains deeply committed to supporting and promoting the growth of women entrepreneurs. We are grateful for the active engagement and collaboration of all the participants, stakeholders, and partners who played a vital role in the success of this event.

IADK and EPI CENTAR recently held information sessions as part of the (IWRM-K) project, aiming to reduce soil pollution through integrated water resource management. The sessions explained project processes, soil analysis, and fertilization recommendations. Individual discussions were held with each farmer to select suitable equipment for controlled irrigation and fertilization. The purpose of that equipment is for the grantees themselves to be promoters of new technologies in the area of controlled irrigation and fertilization.

Round table on The role and importance of the media in the EU integration process - partnership, transparency and responsibility

Journalists are a key partner on the road to the accession of the Republic of North Macedonia to the EU, contributing to increase public support by creating balanced and informative reports on the accession process.

Reporting on the EU and the approach needs specific skills and knowledge about the EU, the key institutions and their competences and procedures, the decision-making process, as well as the responsibilities of local institutions.

In partnership with the Secretariat for European Affairs and with the support of the Embassy of Sweden in Skopje, we organized the round table on "The role and importance of the media in the EU integration process - partnership, transparency and responsibility" at which the importance of European integration processes for the whole society was discussed with representatives of the media and the experiences of the countries of the region were presented.

Drita Abdiu Halili, State Secretary, Secretariat for European Affairs of the EU and North Macedonia, as well as Dragan Tilev, State Counselor from the Secretariat for European Affairs, gave a presentation at the meeting. Emphasis was placed on the importance of the process and understanding of technical aspects and the role of the media. The Croatian experiences that were conveyed to us by chief negotiator Vladimir Drobnjak, former chief negotiator of the Republic of Croatia for membership in the European Union, as well as Mr. Vladimir Medžak, former Assistant Director of the Office for European Integration, Republic of Serbia.

This event aims to support and strengthen the cooperation between the Government and the media, and given the importance of the European integration processes for the entire society of North Macedonia.

Round table on The role and importance of the media in the EU integration process - partnership, transparency and responsibility

First round of training on good agricultural practices of the Technical Support for Agriculture in Kosovo (IWRM-K) program

IADK and EPICENTER as co-implementers of the Technical Support for Agriculture in Kosovo (IWRM-K) program selected 76 farmers, apple and raspberry growers from the municipalities covering the three river basins (Iber, Morava and Lepenc) where the program is implemented.

All farmers will receive training from field experts on the following topics: advanced apple and raspberry production techniques, rational waste disposal, water and pesticides. After the training, farmers will be tested, those who meet the eligibility criteria and other criteria will be selected for grants, known as mandatory grants and negotiated grants worth €7,500.

EPICENTER/IADK held the first round of training on good agricultural practices. The program expert prof. Marian Kiprianovski shared knowledge and experiences with farmers on topics such as pomology, soil fertilization and optimization of apple nutrition, use of fertilizers in apple orchards, irrigation.

Along with the theoretical training, the farmers will also receive practical training, soil analysis will be done for each farmer and appropriate recommendations will be given for fertilizing the trees. The rational use of water, pesticide waste and the implementation of good agricultural practices always lead farmers to increased yield, improved quality and protection of water from pollution.

Three interactive trainings and discussions of journalists on the EU integration of North Macedonia were held

Held three interactive trainings and discussions of journalists on the EU integration of North Macedonia - "Yes, maybe, no" in the cities of Veles, Tetovo, Bitola. The interactive trainings were conducted by EPICENTAR International and People 2 People. Journalists from various local media attended the trainings conducted in the period from 07.11 to 10.11.2022.

The training was conducted by a team of international experts from Serbia:

Olgica Lola Milojevic - moderator and political scientist
Jelka Jovanović - editor and journalist,
dr. Maja Vukadinović – media, information and digital literacy trainer
Nikola Radisic – guest journalist, N1's EU correspondent

The general goal of these trainings and interactive discussions is to get to know each other, learn and share experiences about the importance of the European integration process and the role of the media, institutions in North Macedonia and the EU. It is also important to discuss the possible ways of reporting how we could inform the public more qualitatively and more efficiently about the various aspects of the EU integration process, about the news, the current achievements, but also the challenges for the further approach to the EU membership.

The discussion is held within the framework of the Project "Nordic Support for the Progress of North Macedonia" implemented by UNOPS within the framework of the activity for improving the capacities of the media for reporting the EU accession process financed by the Swedish Agency for International Development Cooperation SIDA.

Soil analyzes are presented for raspberry, apple and potato growers

In order to influence the reduction of soil pollution within the project "Technical support for agriculture in Kosovo in the context of integrated management of water resources", samples were taken from 55 apple, raspberry, and potato farmers, sampling was done in different locations in order to have comprehensive coverage of different areas of Kosovo.

In order to inform farmers about soil analysis, IADK together with EPICENTAR has organized information sessions in small groups, the farmers from whom the samples were taken were present, and the purpose of the information sessions was to inform farmers in as much detail as possible about soil analysis and about the recommendations on how to continue fertilizing the land in the future in terms of the amount and method of fertilizing.

The informative session was organized in the IADK offices and held by Prof. Xhevdet Elezi, who has informed each farmer about the soil analysis and calendars have also been distributed for soil fertilization in the coming months.

Soil analyzes are presented for raspberry, apple and potato growers

Certified producers of organic beekeeping

EPICENTAR International in cooperation with the Kosovo Association "ORGANIKA", with the support of the PPSE project, organized a study visit of their members to Macedonian certified producers of organic beekeeping. The purpose of the visit was to establish first contacts between organic honey producers in Macedonia and to explore future cooperation in the field of information on purchasing, processing, advantages and disadvantages of products with organic certification, processes for obtaining organic certification, trade exports and access to international markets, placement of organic honey on the domestic and regional market

Tasting of lamb of the indigenous sheep breed

The association of breeders of the indigenous domestic breed of sheep "Pramenka Ovcepolka" in cooperation with the agricultural cooperative "Eco Ovcepolka" today in the City Shopping Center in Skopje organized a tasting of lamb of the indigenous sheep breed "Pramenka Ovcepolka".

The purpose of the tasting is a market research that should show the consumers' assessment of the taste and quality of the meat. EPICENTAR will prepare the analysis from the market research.

The benefits will be the preservation of agro-ecological characteristics, preservation of the natural environment, organic production, traditional breeding and protected labels of lamb, traditional sheep cheese and traditional sheep cheese, increased income of the breeders of "Pramenka Ovcepolka" through pre-determined interest, for breeding, standardized and safe product, improving the image of the traditional production of lamb and promotion of the Macedonian brand "Macedonian lamb from 'Pramenka Ovcepolka'" as a precondition for the development of farm tourism and Macedonian villages.

Tasting of lamb of the indigenous sheep breed

Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income

Within the project "Organizational Development of NFF and Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income", theoretical and practical training was conducted for fruit growers, within the intervention "Increased access to the market of apple products Implemented by the National Federation of Farmers (NFF), supported by the Swedish Development Organization We Effect Europe and Sida. The education was conducted by Professor Marjan Kiprijanovski and Epicentаr. Topics of the workshop are fertilization, hail protection, pomotechnical measures.

Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income

As part of the intervention "Increased access to the apple processing market" implemented by the National Federation of Farmers (NFF), within the project "Organizational development of NFF and improved market links for small farmers and food producers in rural areas in order to increased income ", supported by the Swedish development organization We Effect Europe and Sida. On February 23, 2022 in Korca, Republic of Albania, a factory for production of fruit juices was visited and where the group from Macedonia had the opportunity to see on the spot how the process of production of larger quantities of fruit juices takes place. At the same time, visitors had the opportunity to exchange experiences with employees and people directly involved in the production process.

Assessment of the local economic development potentials of three municipalities (Prilep, Shtip and Shuto Orizari) and mapping out the prospective local supply and value chains

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Why Choose Us?

Empowering Farmers for Sustainable Agriculture in Kosovo

Round table on The role and importance of the media in the EU integration process - partnership, transparency and responsibility

First round of training on good agricultural practices of the Technical Support for Agriculture in Kosovo (IWRM-K) program

Three interactive trainings and discussions of journalists on the EU integration of North Macedonia were held

Soil analyzes are presented for raspberry, apple and potato growers

Certified producers of organic beekeeping

Tasting of lamb of the indigenous sheep breed

Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income

Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income

Assessment of the local economic development potentials of three municipalities (Prilep, Shtip and Shuto Orizari) and mapping out the prospective local supply and value chains

EPI CENTAR is Dedicated To:

Exceed the clients’ expectations

Improve the service proceses of our partners

Think outside of the box

﻿Contribute to the community development

Be socially responsible

WE ARE THE IDEAL CONSULTING COMPANY FOR YOUR NEEDS

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