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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.
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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.
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.
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
Three interactive trainings and discussions of journalists on the EU integration of North Macedonia - "Yes, maybe, no" were held 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.
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.
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. 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.
Assessment of the local economic development potentials and mapping out the prospective local supply and value chains
