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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.
Presentation of an individualized fertilizer program for farmers
Optimal fertilizer is a key factor in reducing water pollution from diffuser sources. The littering program is specific to different types of pots and crops, planned yields etc.
Under the SDC and the Government of Kosovo's IWRM-K Program, Skat Consulting organized agrochemical soil testing for 75 apple, raspberry and potato farmers.
Professor Xhevdet Elezi, presented to farmers an individualized fertilizer program for each of the beneficiary farmers for a set of relevant parameters, including nutrient content on the farmer's land and the type and quantity of to the trash that will be used.
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
ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICES in the settlement BAIR - MUNICIPALITY OF BITOLA
ROUND TABLE for presentation of the research results - ANALYSIS OF THE SITUATION WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICES in the settlement BAIR - MUNICIPALITY OF BITOLA
The analysis prepared by EPICENTAR International was conducted from July to October 2021 and included a field survey and interviews. The survey was divided into several parts that aimed to improve the mapping of public services in the neighborhood, to assess the quality and satisfaction with the services provided by the public administration. The survey covered 33% of the Roma population in the Municipality of Bitola.
The purpose of the ROUND TABLE was to share field data and discuss possible solutions to improve access to public services for the Roma population living in the Bair neighborhood.
With the presentation of the research results, the campaign for raising awareness for access to public services among the Roma population in the Bair settlement begins.
The analysis prepared by EPICENTAR International was conducted from July to October 2021 and included a field survey and interviews. The survey was divided into several parts that aimed to improve the mapping of public services in the neighborhood, to assess the quality and satisfaction with the services provided by the public administration. The survey covered 33% of the Roma population in the Municipality of Bitola.
The purpose of the ROUND TABLE was to share field data and discuss possible solutions to improve access to public services for the Roma population living in the Bair neighborhood.
With the presentation of the research results, the campaign for raising awareness for access to public services among the Roma population in the Bair settlement begins.
Happy Easter
Happy Easter, the EPI CENTAR team wishes you a happy holiday.
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.
Improved market relations for small farmers and food producers from rural areas for increased income
Training held by Professor Marjan Kiprijanovski and Epicenter on the impact of climate change on apple orchards and adaptation measures is the last in a series of trainings held within the intervention "Increased access to the market of apple products" conducted by the National Federation of Farmers (NFF), under the project "Organizational Development of NFF and Improved Market Relationships for Small Farmers and Food Producers in Rural Areas for Increased Income", supported by the Swedish Development Organization We Effect Europe and Sida.
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
Educational meeting on farm records within the intervention "Increased access to the market of apple products" implemented by the National Federation of Farmers (NFF), within the project "Organizational development of NFF and improved market relations for small farmers and producers of food from rural areas for increased income ", supported by the Swedish development organization We Effect Eurpoe and Sida. The training was held by the consulting company EPICENTAR International. Keeping accounting records on a farm means recording all production and financial data on the activities that take place on the farm during a production year. Farm records make it possible to monitor the inflow and outflow of money, to enable the calculation of profits or losses from the operation of the farm. Through the records, the value of the farm can be estimated.
Improved Market Relations for Small Farmers and Food Producers from Rural Areas for Increased Income
Educational meeting for contract production within the intervention "Increased access to the market of apple products" implemented by the National Federation of Farmers (NFF), within the project "Organizational development of NFF and improved market relations for small farmers and food producers from rural areas for increased income ", supported by the Swedish development organization We Effect Europe and Sida. The training was held by the consulting company EPICENTAR International. With the establishment of contract production, apple producers, among other things, will strengthen the cooperation with the buyer and will have a reliable market for their product. This will help reduce the risks in terms of sales and at the same time buyers will meet their needs for a quality product.
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. Two visits were organized for exchange of experiences, one in Resen with Pere Trantalovski, while the other in Korca, Republic of Albania, where a factory for production of fruit juices was visited.
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.
First round of testing's for potential grantees for the project IWRM-K.
The testing for the first group of potential grantees in the field of apple and raspberry production were conducted. Part of the program for introduction of new technologies in the field of irrigation and fertigation, funded by SDC and implemented in partnership with IADK.
The purpose of this test is to identify partners who, with the support of the project, will be promoters of new technologies in the area of controlled irrigation and fertilization as part of the Integrated Water Resources Management Program in Kosovo (IWRM-K).
Soil fertilization training for farmers
In the framework of activity Technical Support to Agriculture in Kosovo, the IWRM-K Program, through the consortium Epicentar/IADK, today held the last round of trainings on good agriculture practices. The Program experts shared knowledge and experiences with the farmers on the topics of soil fertilization.
Training for farmers- producers of apple and raspberry
The IWRM-K Program, through the consortium Epicentar/IADK, today held the first round of training on good agriculture practices. The Program experts shared knowledge and experiences with the farmers on the topics such as pomology, soil fertilization and optimization of apple nutrition, use of fertilizers in raspberry plantation, irrigation. Approximately 60 farmers will benefit from this training.
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